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

AYANEO’s first true funds handheld, the Pocket AIR Mini, is generally noteworthy due to its $70 beginning value, however at present the corporate gave players an entire new purpose to get excited. Not solely will it’s low cost, it should play video games that many gadgets in its value vary couldn’t even dream of working.

In a shock sharing session at present, the corporate showcased sport compatibility with demanding programs just like the GameCube, PS2, and SEGA Saturn. These programs are usually thought-about past the attain of sub-$100 Android gaming handhelds, and a few gadgets 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, standard 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 working 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’ll be able to infer the sport by wanting on the picture.

Importantly, the pictures above additionally element which video games are playable on the cheaper 2GB model, which is the overwhelming majority of the checklist. It contains PS2 video games like God of Warfare II, Dragon Quest VIII, Last Fantasy X, and Kingdom Hearts II. On the GameCube facet, it lists Wind Waker, Tremendous Mario Sunshine, Hearth Emblem: Path of Radiance, and Twilight Princess.

The Pocket AIR Mini runs Android 11, but it surely seems to be like it should have nice compatibility with Android video games, too. Useless Cells, Terraria, Stardew Valley, Minecraft, Balatro, Useless Area, and others are included within the checklist of playable video games. At one level within the stream, AYANEO additionally showcased Genshin Impression working at 60fps, though it isn’t included on the slide.

Whereas on paper this exhibits spectacular efficiency for an entry-level handheld, there could also be dips in efficiency or crashes throughout significantly demanding sections of sure video games. It’s unlikely that the hand held will help 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 will likely be accessible beginning in mid-October, and you’ll subscribe now to get a free display screen protector together with your order.