AYANEO 2

AYANEO

AYANEO 2

$1,149High-End

Handheld · Horizontal · Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux)

Good for

Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii

Support listed to

Switch

OS

Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux)

Released

Dec 2022

The AYANEO 2 is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from AYANEO with a 7.02-inch 1920×1200 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux). It is best suited for Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $1,149.

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Emulation

Handles all 18 supported systems at good or excellent quality.

Mid-generation systems

Excellent

5 of 5 systems listed as playable or better

Modern systems

Excellent

4 of 4 systems listed as playable or better

Classic systems

Excellent

6 of 6 systems listed as playable or better

Sixth-generation systems

Excellent

3 of 3 systems listed as playable or better

Excellent
DS3DSGBAN64NESPS1PS2PSPWiiSNESWii USaturnGenesisGame BoyGameCubeDreamcast
Good
PS3Switch

Emulation source notes

  • 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: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 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

Specifications

Display

Screen

7.02 inch

Aspect ratio

16:10

Resolution

1920 x 1200

Pixel density

323.45 PPI

Panel

IPS

Refresh rate

60 Hz

Performance

Chipset

AMD Ryzen 7 6800U

CPU

AMD Zen 3+

CPU clock

2.7 GHz - 4.7 GHz

CPU cores

8

CPU threads

16

GPU

AMD Radeon 680M

GPU clock

2.2 GHz

RAM

16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5

Storage

Internal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD

Architecture

x86-64

Build

Battery

50.25 Wh

Weight

647 grams

Dimensions

264.5 mm x 105.5 mm x 21.5 - 36.1 mm

Material

Plastic

Charge port

USB-C x3

Controls

Shoulder buttons

Stacked

D-pad

Left

Thumbsticks

Symmetrical

Extra buttons

Power/Fingerprint reader, Volume +-, 4 Programmable buttons

Features

WiFi WiFi 6Bluetooth 5.2USB-CHDMI OutSD CardAudio JackStereo SpeakerAnalog SticksL1/R1L2/R2 TriggersAnalog TriggersL3/R3 ClickableTouch ScreenGyroscopeVolume ButtonsActive CoolingRumble

FAQ

What systems can the AYANEO 2 emulate?
The AYANEO 2 plays systems up to Switch well. It is at its best with Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii.
Can the AYANEO 2 play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the AYANEO 2 is rated good in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
How much does the AYANEO 2 cost?
The AYANEO 2 typically sells for around $1,149, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the AYANEO 2 run?
The AYANEO 2 ships with Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux).
What screen does the AYANEO 2 have?
It has a 7.02 inch IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1200 at 323.45 PPI.
When was the AYANEO 2 released?
AYANEO released the AYANEO 2 in December 2022.

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