Even before getting my hands on the Ayaneo Mini PC AM02, I knew I’d be on board with its mission. I mean, the fact it looks like an NES is enough to warrant excitement, but as someone who plays around with handhelds, the idea of using the tech to create a tiny build just made a lot of sense. Now that I’ve spent a chunk of time with the machine, I can confirm that I’ve fallen head-over-heels for the tiny gaming PC, and I’ve never been this hyped for a low-spec rig.
Okay, let me back up a little, as I don’t want my excitement for the AM02 to get in the way of proper insights. As much as I loved the concept of Ayaneo’s dinky device, I wasn’t wholly convinced it’d rank among the best gaming PCs out there. Initially, I was worried that its size would mean it’d be consigned to merely running classic capers, with limitations on par with the lower-spec AM01 model.
