While most handheld PCs in the current market opt for Windows as their primary operating system, Ayaneo breaks the mold with NEXT LITE, the first handheld gaming device to run on SteamOS apart from Steam Deck.
SteamOS, built on Linux, has previously propelled Valve's Steam Deck to resounding success. While initially exclusive to Steam Deck, Ayaneo's entry into the arena is a development eagerly anticipated by Valve, poised to enhance competition against Windows-based handheld PCs. According to Ayaneo's visuals, NEXT LITE will offer a range of color options, with the mint green variant standing out as particularly appealing.AYANEO NEXT LITE boasts a 1280 x 800 pixel display, a 47Whr battery, and leaked information suggests it will run on an AMD platform, though the specific version remains undisclosed. The official unveiling of AYANEO NEXT LITE is scheduled for 9:30 PM (EST) on January 11, 2024, which translates to 9:30 AM (GMT+7) on January 12, 2024, in Vietnam.With the recent introduction of MSI Claw 1AM at CES 2024, the handheld gaming market is heating up even more with the addition of AYANEO NEXT LITE, further intensifying its appeal and competitiveness.
