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Ayaneo Pocket Air 8GB/256GB Handheld Gaming Console $499 + Delivery ($399.20 Delivered with OnePass) @ Catch

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Ayaneo Pocket Air 8GB/256GB Handheld Gaming Console $499 + Delivery ($399.20 Delivered with OnePass) @ Catch
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Munkeyalan on 30/08/2024 - 16:03 catch.com.au (675 clicks)
Last edited 30/08/2024 - 20:34 by 1 other user

Bit of a niche bargain for anyone looking for a mid-level handheld console but doesn't want to shell out for an Odin 2. Sign up for OnePass to pay $399 delivered.

I recently bought a Retroid Pocket 4 Pro but came very close to getting the 6GB/128GB version of the Ayaneo for $399. I did a bunch of research and it's a great handheld that was overshadowed by the similarly priced but more powerful Ayn Odin 2 at launch. Now that the price has dropped, I think this is a great buy.

RRP according to catch is $679, but it hasn't been that price for a while. Currently $579 at JB.

I've spent the last 2 weeks setting up and using the similar Android-based Retroid, so feel free to AMA!

Handheld console specs comparison

Some reviews:

From Catch

  • Colour: Retro White
  • Ultra thin, light and stylish
  • A retro gaming console that fits in your pocket
  • Crystal clear AMOLED display for vivid colours
  • Browse the exclusive AYANEO cloud gaming database
  • Hall sensing joysticks and triggers for unparalleled precision
  • Joysticks with no drift, no dead zone and a long lifespan
  • AIRTouch grips fit comfortable in the palm of your hand
  • Dual six-axis gyroscopes for dynamic gaming
  • Immersive sound with dual high-powered speakers
  • Active cooling system for powerful heat dissipation
  • One-touch fingerprint authentication for easy unlocking
  • High speed and low latency over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Large battery capacity for on-the-go gaming
  • Immersive RGB joystick lighting

  • Ports:
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
    3.5mm headphone jack
    Nano-SIM and MicroSD slot

  • Screen: 5.5" 1090p AMOLED display

  • Operating system: Android 12
  • CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  • Memory: 8GB LPDDR5
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.2
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Battery capacity: 7350mAh
  • Dimensions (approx. cm): 22.4 x 9 x 1.7 (W x H x D)
  • Weight: 380g
  • 12-MONTH MANUFACTURER WARRANTY
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  • RichardL on 30/08/2024 - 16:10
    +9

    Retroid Pocket 5 was just teased.

    • 5.5inch AMOLED Screen
    • 16:9 Aspect Ratio
    • 1080p
    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 30/08/2024 - 16:33
      +4

      rp4 owners like

      • maverickjohn on 30/08/2024 - 16:37
        +1

        I'd sell for that AMOLED screen.

    • SueyJitSu on 08/09/2024 - 09:01

      Seems like the preorder for it starts in 2 days. According to their website. Along with a early bird coupon to save $20.

  • maverickjohn on 30/08/2024 - 16:29

    It's only slightly more powerful the retroid pocket 4 pro

    • Munkeyalan on 30/08/2024 - 16:38

      That's right, but the Ayaneo has a bigger AMOLED screen and looks more ergonomic. Personally I prefer the size of the Retroid but it's good to have options. Retroid was $100 cheaper to be fair.

      • maverickjohn on 30/08/2024 - 17:38

        Yep with the retroid 5 announced. If the pricing is similar to retroid 4 pro it would be a hard sell but this is still great compared to where it's normally priced. Despite not being popular compared to Odin etc it's a really good quality handheld.

  • cretin on 30/08/2024 - 16:37
    +1

    Waiting for a good dedicated moonlight streaming client with:

    • 5.5in OLED 120hz
    • 16:9 Aspect Ratio
    • WiFi 6 minimum
    • Hall Effect Triggers + Joystick

    …. sooo close.

    • Munkeyalan on 30/08/2024 - 17:59

      Where does the Ayaneo fall short?

      • cretin on 30/08/2024 - 21:12

        Missing 120hz

    • freefall101 on 30/08/2024 - 18:01

      I bought a GameSir G8 and an Edge 30 Pro once, almost amazing except I didn't really like way the phone sit in the device (and it was a 21:9 screen). In hindsight, I regret selling it.

      It was only $400 for the pair too, and I got a full phone with camera. Why it's so hard to put it in a single, perfect device….

    • TheDukeOfNukem on 30/08/2024 - 19:36
      +1

      Not quite all that, but the RG556 has a 5.48" OLED, not sure of the rate though. It's 16:9, it has 5G WiFi, and the hall effect triggers and sticks.

      Goes on sale for ~220 quite often. Absolutely love mine.

      • Munkeyalan on 30/08/2024 - 20:37

        The 556 was another one on my radar when I got the RP4pro but it didn't go on sale soon enough for me to pull the trigger. That screen looks stunning.

  • King Steuart on 30/08/2024 - 16:39

    Can this play Skyrim

  • Orion au on 30/08/2024 - 18:52

    What are you talking about, the Odin 2 being $600+? It's about $475 AUD delivered.

    • PhoenixAUS on 30/08/2024 - 20:11

      Where abouts can you get that price for the Odin 2? Keen to have a look.

      • Orion au on 30/08/2024 - 20:12

        From Ayn's official website

    • ValouSydney on 30/08/2024 - 20:13

      Perhaps the basic model but the pro is $575.

      • Orion au on 30/08/2024 - 20:14

        Sure, but the basic mod is still way more powerful than this. You'd say the range is $475-575 then, would you not?

    • Munkeyalan on 30/08/2024 - 20:35
      +1

      Yeah you're right, I must have been looking at the Pro or Max pricing. I've updated the description.

  • jedagiol on 06/09/2024 - 16:42
    +1

    priced at $299 now

    • csi-lk on 07/09/2024 - 14:20

      Bargain for $299, picked up one

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