GamesRadar+ argues that Ayaneo’s Next 2 handheld gaming PC is priced far beyond the mainstream market, with its top configuration costing $4,299. The price matters because it places a portable gaming device alongside the cost of a used car or a high-end desktop computer, raising questions about its practical value despite its powerful specifications.

The article frames the price with humour but suggests the concern is genuine: buying the most expensive model would be difficult to justify for most consumers. Ayaneo is positioning the Next 2 as a premium, performance-focused handheld, but the $4,299 figure is substantially higher than competing portable PCs such as Valve’s Steam Deck and Asus’s ROG Ally.