AYANEO Air Pro
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AYANEO Air Pro

Plays everything up to Switch.

Overview

The AYANEO Air Pro is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from AYANEO with a 5.5-inch 1920×1080 OLED screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 11. It is best suited for Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $899.

Screen
5.5 inch OLED
Chipset
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U
RAM
16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR4X
Battery
10050 mAh (38Wh)
Weight
440 grams
OS
Windows 11

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 UExcellent
    • 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: 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 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: 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

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Track your play on the AYANEO Air Pro

Install the plugin for SteamOS and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.

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Setup guides

Specifications

General

Released
September 2022
Type
Handheld, Horizontal
Operating system
Windows 11
Custom firmware
Bazzite
Price range
High-End

Display

Screen
5.5 inch OLED
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (16:9)
Pixel density
404 PPI
Refresh rate
60 Hz

Performance

Chipset
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U
CPU
AMD Zen 3, 8 cores, 2.0 GHz - 4.5 GHz
GPU
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8, 2.0 GHz
RAM
16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Storage
External MicroSD, Internal Replaceable M.2 2280 SSD (512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB)
Architecture
x86-64

Battery and build

Battery
10050 mAh (38Wh)
Weight
440 grams
Dimensions
224 mm x 89.5 mm x 21.6 - 29.6 mm
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, Fingerprint reader / Power, Volume +-, 2 Function Buttons on top

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
WiFi 6
Bluetooth
5.2
Ports
USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
Storage slot
microSD
Speakers
Stereo

FAQ

What systems can the AYANEO Air Pro emulate?

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

Can the AYANEO Air Pro play Switch games?

Yes. Switch performance on the AYANEO Air Pro 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 Pro cost?

The AYANEO Air Pro typically sells for around $899, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.

What operating system does the AYANEO Air Pro run?

The AYANEO Air Pro ships with Windows 11 and also supports Bazzite.

Can I track my play time on the AYANEO Air Pro?

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 Pro have?

It has a 5.5 inch OLED display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 1920 x 1080 at 404 PPI.

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