AYANEO, a company renowned for its Windows-based handheld gaming PCs, ventured into the Android gaming console market in July. The pre-orders for its latest creation, the Pocket Air, kicked off on Indiegogo at the beginning of September, and remarkably, the company has initiated the shipment of its first units to customers, despite the campaign having a week left.
The Pocket Air is available in three distinct configurations:
- 6GB RAM / 128GB storage, priced at $300 during the crowdfunding phase ($320 retail).
- 8GB RAM / 256GB storage, available for $380 during crowdfunding ($430 retail).
- 12GB RAM / 512GB storage, offered at $460 during crowdfunding ($520 retail).
According to the company, the majority of units shipped thus far belong to the highest-spec category, but a limited quantity of the lower-priced variants has also begun shipping. AYANEO has indicated that all remaining orders will be shipped after October 8th, following China’s National Day holiday.
AYANEO Pocket Air Specifications
The AYANEO Pocket Air boasts a 5.5-inch 1080P AMOLED display with expansive viewing angles and an impressive color gamut range. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 CPU and offers memory configurations of 6GB or 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, along with storage options of 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1.
The device features an elegant Retro White color scheme and incorporates an advanced X8-level air-cooled cooling system for efficient heat dissipation. Equipped with a substantial 7350mAh battery, it enables extended gaming sessions.
In terms of connectivity, the device offers a full-featured USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port, a USB Type-C charging port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and slots for Nano-SIM and Micro SD cards. Additionally, it includes a fingerprint reader integrated into the power key. Operating on Android 12, the AYANEO Pocket Air boasts a customized desktop launcher called AYA Space.
