New Release: Ayaneo’s Boutique Handhelds Now Available

Ayaneo has recently made its debut in the US market by releasing two of its handheld devices from its past collection on Best Buy for the very first time.

Ayaneo has continuously released its boutique gaming handhelds, from the Slide to the Flip DS. However, these devices have only been obtainable through crowd-funding pages or Ayaneo’s website.

For the first time, the boutique tech brand Ayaneo has officially entered the US retail market by launching two of its handhelds on Best Buy.

Ayaneo has selected the Ayaneo KUN and Next Lite as its handheld options for its debut at Best Buy. The KUN, which was previously exclusively available through IndieGoGo, is the pricier option at $999.

The Ayaneo KUN’s design is reminiscent of the Steam Deck, but it sets itself apart with hall effect sticks and an impressive 8.4-inch IPS display. It is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, a highly sought-after chipset for handheld devices.

The version of the Windows-based handheld available at Best Buy includes 116GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, perfect for storing and downloading all of your favorite PC games.

The Ayaneo Next Lite is currently being sold at Best Buy for $399. This more budget-friendly option also includes hall sensing sticks and triggers, but features a smaller display compared to its counterpart.

The smaller device features a 7-inch IPS true color display and is driven by the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U processor. Despite being a Windows-based handheld, the Next Lite is equipped with a 47Wh battery, in contrast to the KUN’s larger 75Wh capacity.

On IndieGogo, there is currently no option to choose a higher storage version for either device. However, this may be subject to change in the future.

In the meantime, despite the limited availability of handhelds, Ayaneo fans can still take advantage of Best Buy’s services, such as having easier access to returns.

With time, it is expected that Best Buy will have a wider selection of Ayaneo handhelds, catering to those interested in the upcoming Ayaneo Pocket DMG or Ayaneo Pocket Micro.