Think gaming handhelds are too expensive? Ayaneo says ‘hold my beer,’ lists $5,000+ monster
After halting pre-orders earlier this year due to elevated component costs, Ayaneo has now listed its Next 2 gaming handheld with premium pricing, with the top configuration priced at $5,299. The device features an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ processor paired with substantial storage, positioning it among the most expensive portable gaming devices available.
The exceptional pricing stems primarily from the maximum model's inclusion of 128GB of high-speed RAM—a specification that substantially exceeds typical gaming requirements and would be more appropriately suited for artificial intelligence workloads. Ayaneo offers additional configurations at lower price points, including a 64GB variant at approximately $3,699 and a base model with 32GB of memory and 1TB of storage near $2,999, providing consumers with diverse options within the premium handheld market.
- Ayaneo launched its Next 2 gaming handheld at prices from $2,999 to $5,299 after earlier production delays caused by elevated component costs
- The top model features an unusually high 128GB of RAM, which substantially exceeds gaming requirements but could support artificial intelligence applications
- Multiple configuration tiers provide consumers with diverse price and specification options across the premium handheld market