AYANEO’s $70 handheld performs a surprising quantity of PS2 video games

AYANEO’s first true finances handheld, the Pocket AIR Mini, is generally noteworthy due to its $70 beginning worth, however at the moment the corporate gave avid gamers a complete new purpose to get excited. Not solely will or not it’s low-cost, it would play video games that many units in its worth vary couldn’t even dream of operating.

In a shock sharing session at the moment, the corporate showcased recreation compatibility with demanding programs just like the GameCube, PS2, and SEGA Saturn. These programs are typically thought-about past the attain of sub-$100 Android gaming handhelds, and a few units within the $150-$200 vary wrestle to run them at full pace.

Contemplating the Pocket AIR Mini packs a modest MediaTek G90T and a pair of/3GB of RAM, typical knowledge would say that the console would high off round PSX and N64, however that doesn’t look like the case. AYANEO confirmed a number of video games operating dwell on stream, however listed below are the slides itemizing video games the Pocket AIR Mini can run. Among the textual content is in Chinese language, however you may infer the sport by wanting on the picture.

Importantly, the photographs above additionally element which video games are playable on the cheaper 2GB model, which is the overwhelming majority of the listing. It consists of PS2 video games like God of Struggle II, Dragon Quest VIII, Remaining Fantasy X, and Kingdom Hearts II. On the GameCube aspect, it lists Wind Waker, Tremendous Mario Sunshine, Fireplace Emblem: Path of Radiance, and Twilight Princess.

The Pocket AIR Mini runs Android 11, however it appears to be like like it would have nice compatibility with Android video games, too. Lifeless Cells, Terraria, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Balatro, Lifeless House, and others are included within the listing of playable video games. At one level within the stream, AYANEO additionally showcased Genshin Influence operating at 60fps, though it isn’t included on the slide.

Whereas on paper this reveals spectacular efficiency for an entry-level handheld, there could also be dips in efficiency or crashes throughout notably demanding sections of sure video games. It’s unlikely that the hand held will assist the total catalog of PS2 or GameCube video games, however keep tuned to Android Authority for hands-on testing within the coming weeks.

The AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini can be out there beginning in mid-October, and you may subscribe now to get a free display screen protector together with your order.