Overview
The AYANEO Next 2 is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from AYANEO with a 9.06-inch 2400×1504 OLED Touchscreen screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Windows 11. It is best suited for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $2,649.
- Screen
- 9.06 inch OLED
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
- RAM
- 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X
- Battery
- 116 Wh
- Weight
- 1426 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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Specifications
General
- Released
- June 2026
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Windows 11
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 9.06 inch OLED Touchscreen
- Resolution
- 2400 x 1504 (16:10)
- Pixel density
- 312.62 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 165 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
- CPU
- AMD Zen 5, 16 cores, 3.0 GHz - 5.1 GHz
- GPU
- AMD Radeon 8060S, 2.9 GHz
- RAM
- 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X LPDDR5X-8533
- Storage
- Internal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, Second internal M.2 2230 slot & MicroSD
- Architecture
- x86-64
Battery and build
- Battery
- 116 Wh
- Weight
- 1426 grams
- Dimensions
- 341.69 mm x 146.24 mm x 26.15 mm
- Material
- Plastic
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Asymmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- TMR sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- Dual touchpads, four rear buttons, LC/RC shoulder buttons, Power, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Ports
- USB-C, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the AYANEO Next 2 emulate?
The AYANEO Next 2 plays systems up to Switch at excellent quality. It is at its best with Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube.
Can the AYANEO Next 2 play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the AYANEO Next 2 is rated excellent in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
How much does the AYANEO Next 2 cost?
The AYANEO Next 2 typically sells for around $2,649, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the AYANEO Next 2 run?
The AYANEO Next 2 ships with Windows 11.
What screen does the AYANEO Next 2 have?
It has a 9.06 inch OLED Touchscreen display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, running at 2400 x 1504 at 312.62 PPI.
When was the AYANEO Next 2 released?
AYANEO released the AYANEO Next 2 in June 2026.
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