AYANEO
AYANEO

AYANEO

Plays everything up to Wii U. Switch runs with compromises.

Overview

The AYANEO is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from AYANEO with a 7.0-inch 1280×800 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 10. It is best suited for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube, with support listed up to Wii U. It typically sells for around $699.

Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Chipset
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
RAM
16 GB LPDDR4x
Battery
3x 4100 mAh
Weight
650 grams
OS
Windows 10

Emulation

  1. Classicexcellent
    • NESExcellent
    • Game BoyExcellent
    • SNESExcellent
    • GBAExcellent
    • GenesisExcellent
    • PS1Excellent
  2. Mid-genexcellent
    • N64Excellent
    • DSExcellent
    • PSPExcellent
    • DreamcastExcellent
    • SaturnExcellent
  3. 6th genexcellent
    • GameCubeExcellent
    • WiiExcellent
    • PS2Excellent
  4. Modernmixed
    • 3DSExcellent
    • Wii UGood
    • PS3Limited
    • SwitchPlayable
Notes on 18 systems
  • DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

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Specifications

General

Released
June 2021
Type
Handheld, Horizontal
Operating system
Windows 10
Price range
High-End

Display

Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Resolution
1280 x 800 (16:10)
Pixel density
215.63 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U
CPU
AMD Zen 2, 6 cores, 2.3 GHz - 4.0 GHz
GPU
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6, 1.5 GHz
RAM
16 GB LPDDR4x LPDDR4X 4266 MHz
Storage
Internal 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 NVMe SSD
Architecture
x86-64

Battery and build

Battery
3x 4100 mAh, 2 to 5 hours
Weight
650 grams
Dimensions
255 mm x 106 mm x 20 mm
Material
Plastic
Cooling
Active (fan)
Rumble
Yes

Controls

D-pad
Left
Sticks
Symmetrical
Shoulders
Stacked
Inputs
Analog sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
Extra buttons
Power, Volume +-, RGB, Xbox Link, Win Home, Task Manager, Esc, Keyboard Callout

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
WiFi 6
Bluetooth
5.0
Ports
USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
Speakers
Stereo

FAQ

What systems can the AYANEO emulate?

The AYANEO plays systems up to Wii U well. It is at its best with 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.

Can the AYANEO play Wii U games?

Yes. Wii U performance on the AYANEO is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Can the AYANEO play PS3 games?

Not well. PS3 performance on the AYANEO is rated poor. Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable

How much does the AYANEO cost?

The AYANEO typically sells for around $699, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the AYANEO run?

The AYANEO ships with Windows 10.

What screen does the AYANEO have?

It has a 7.0 inch IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, running at 1280 x 800 at 215.63 PPI.

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