Overview
The AYANEO 3 is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from AYANEO with a 7.0-inch 1920×1080 OLED / IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 11. It is best suited for PS3, PS2, GameCube, PSP, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $1,499.
- Screen
- 7.0 inch OLED
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370
- RAM
- 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5X
- Battery
- 49 Wh
- Weight
- 690 grams
- OS
- Windows 11
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiExcellent
- PS2Excellent
- Modernexcellent
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UExcellent
- PS3Excellent
- SwitchExcellent
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: 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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: Almost all games playable at full speed without 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
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Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- April 2025
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Custom firmware
- Bazzite
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 7.0 inch OLED / IPS
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 314.7 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 144 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370
- CPU
- AMD Zen 5, 12 cores, 2.0 GHz - 5.1 GHz
- GPU
- AMD Radeon 890M, 2.9 GHz
- RAM
- 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5X
- Storage
- Internal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 49 Wh, 3 - 6 hours typical, ~1 hour at high TDP
- Weight
- 690 grams
- Dimensions
- 289.8 mm x 115 mm x 22.4 - 34.8 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Dual rear function buttons, Controller/Mouse switch button, Home, Power/Fingerprint, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the AYANEO 3 emulate?
The AYANEO 3 plays systems up to Switch at excellent quality. It is at its best with PS3, PS2, GameCube, PSP.
Can the AYANEO 3 play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the AYANEO 3 is rated excellent in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
How much does the AYANEO 3 cost?
The AYANEO 3 typically sells for around $1,499, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the AYANEO 3 run?
The AYANEO 3 ships with Windows 11 and also supports Bazzite.
Can I track my play time on the AYANEO 3?
Yes. Install the retroshelf plugin for SteamOS and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
What screen does the AYANEO 3 have?
It has a 7.0 inch OLED / IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1080 at 314.7 PPI.
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