Chinese hardware manufacturer Ayaneo, known for its handheld gaming consoles and mini PCs, has unveiled details of its upcoming flagship device. The Next 2 is a premium Windows handheld gaming console that features the largest built-in battery in its category, along with AMD’s powerful Strix Halo chips and a 9.06-inch OLED display. As with its previous projects, Ayaneo has listed the Next 2 for pre-order on Indiegogo, with prices starting at $1,799 for the 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD model and climbing to $4,299 for the fully specced configuration featuring 128GB of RAM, a 2TB SSD, and a top-of-the-line AMD APU.
The Next 2 will be available in white and black color options and feature a design that is larger than most current-generation handheld consoles, including the Asus ROG Ally X and Valve’s Steam Deck. It is also considerably heavier due to its beefy internals, weighing in at 3.14 lbs, more than double the weight of the Steam Deck.
