AYANEO introduced its first Android gaming pill together with a extra conventional handheld console – these are the primary gadgets to be powered by the brand new Snapdragon G3 Gen 3. The corporate describes this as a “gaming pad”, so let’s attempt to not name it a “pill”. And its title is… the AYANEO Gaming Pad. There’s additionally the Pocket S2, which we’ll get to in a minute.
The Gaming Pad options an 8.3” 120Hz LCD with 1440p decision. This nearly maxes out the G3 chip, which might go as much as 1440p @ 144Hz. The show is about inside an all-metal body and, for the Explorer Version, there’s a clear glass again.
Again to the chipset, it’s actively cooled by a fan and makes use of high-efficiency thermal supplies to optimize the system. This guarantees secure efficiency even throughout lengthy gaming periods.
Whereas the AYANEO Gaming Pad can be utilized by itself, it shines when paired with the telescopic gaming controller. Different controllers are supported, together with even keyboards and mice (it’s Android, in spite of everything).
AYANEO Gaming Pad and the telescopic controller
Movement controls are an choice too with the six-axis gyroscope. These can be utilized for capturing and racing video games that assist it.
The pad is supplied with “quad-chamber audio system”. Moreover, there’s a 5MP digicam on the entrance for reside streaming (and video calls), plus a 50MP major and 13MP 120° ultra-wide cameras on the again for pictures and movies.
The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 is a lot highly effective – its CPU is 30% sooner than the Gen 2 chip and the GPU is 28% sooner, plus it has assist for UE5’s Lumen lighting tech and {hardware} acceleration for ray tracing. The chip additionally helps Wi-Fi 7, so if you wish to stream your gameplay, you are able to do so with minimal latency.
If you’d like one thing extra transportable, the AYANEO Pocket S2 additionally brings Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 energy to the desk, however has a 6.3” IPS LCD with 1440p+ decision and the controls are completely affixed. Like its sibling, the S2 options lively cooling for sustained efficiency.
The controls embody Corridor impact joysticks and Corridor impact linear triggers. There are twin X-axis motors for haptic suggestions. The physique of the system is made out of CNC-machined metallic and homes “the biggest battery amongst Android handhelds of its measurement”, however AYANEO didn’t give an actual milliamp hour score.
AYANEO hasn’t set a launch date for the Gaming Pad and the Pocket S2 but, no pricing particulars can be found both. You will discover extra about each right here and right here, in addition to on the corporate’s official Discord.