Overview
The AYANEO Air Plus is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from AYANEO with a 6.0-inch 1920×1080 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows. It is best suited for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $675.
- Screen
- 6.0 inch IPS
- Chipset
- AMD Mendocino 7320U / 7520U,
- RAM
- 8 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5
- Battery
- 46.2 Wh
- Weight
- 510 grams
- OS
- Windows
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiExcellent
- PS2Excellent
- Modernmixed
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UGood
- PS3Playable
- SwitchGood
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: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- 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 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
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Install the plugin for SteamOS and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.
Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- June 2023
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Windows
- Custom firmware
- Bazzite
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 6.0 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 367.15 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- AMD Mendocino 7320U / 7520U,
- CPU
- AMD Zen 2,, 4 cores, 2.4 GHz - 4.1 GHz
- GPU
- AMD Radeon 610M,, 1.9 GHz (AMD)
- RAM
- 8 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5 LPDDR5 5500
- Storage
- Internal 128 GB / 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 46.2 Wh
- Weight
- 510 grams
- Dimensions
- 237 mm x 91.4 mm x 23.1mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Asymmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- Hall effect sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Windows, Menu, Aya Space, Task Manager
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the AYANEO Air Plus emulate?
The AYANEO Air Plus plays systems up to Switch well. It is at its best with 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Can the AYANEO Air Plus play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the AYANEO Air Plus 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 Air Plus cost?
The AYANEO Air Plus typically sells for around $675, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the AYANEO Air Plus run?
The AYANEO Air Plus ships with Windows and also supports Bazzite.
Can I track my play time on the AYANEO Air Plus?
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 Air Plus have?
It has a 6.0 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1080 at 367.15 PPI.
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