Ayaneo 3 review - powerful performance and great design let down by Windows

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Ayaneo 3 review - powerful performance and great design let down by Windows

The Ayaneo 3 is powerful, stylish, and most importantly, innovative. From the modular controls and the OLED screen to the adjustable system memory and improved Ayaspace software, almost everything about the Ayaneo 3 makes a handheld like the Steam Deck feel entry-level. Unfortunately, it’s also a frustrating device to use at times, but I would still recommend it to anyone who is interested in entering the world of handheld gaming PCs or is looking for a major power upgrade from the Steam Deck.

The Ayaneo 3 is easily one of the best handheld gaming PCs compared to its rivals, that being other Windows-based devices. The level of freedom I have on this handheld is refreshing, and if lessons are learned from the few shortfalls the Ayaneo 3 possesses, future devices have a chance of truly dethroning Valve, the Steam Deck, and possibly even SteamOS in the handheld market.

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Ayaneo 3 review - powerful performance and great design let down by Windows

The Ayaneo 3 is powerful, stylish, and most importantly, innovative. From the modular controls and the OLED screen to the adjustable system memory and improved Ayaspace software, almost everything about the Ayaneo 3 makes a handheld like the Steam Deck feel entry-level. Unfortunately, it’s also a frustrating device to use at times, but I would still recommend it to anyone who is interested in entering the world of handheld gaming PCs or is looking for a major power upgrade from the Steam Deck.

The Ayaneo 3 is easily one of the best handheld gaming PCs compared to its rivals, that being other Windows-based devices. The level of freedom I have on this handheld is refreshing, and if lessons are learned from the few shortfalls the Ayaneo 3 possesses, future devices have a chance of truly dethroning Valve, the Steam Deck, and possibly even SteamOS in the handheld market.

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The Ayaneo 3 is powerful, stylish, and most importantly, innovative. From the modular controls and the OLED screen to the adjustable system memory and improved Ayaspace software, almost everything about the Ayaneo 3 makes a handheld like the Steam Deck feel entry-level. Unfortunately, it’s also a frustrating device to use at times, but I would still recommend it to anyone who is interested in entering the world of handheld gaming PCs or is looking for a major power upgrade from the Steam Deck. The Ayaneo 3 is easily one of the best handheld gaming PCs compared to its rivals, that being other Windows-based devices. The level of freedom I have on this handheld is refreshing, and if lessons are learned from the few shortfalls the Ayaneo 3 possesses, future devices have a chance of truly dethroning Valve, the Steam Deck, and possibly even SteamOS in the handheld market. Continue reading Ayaneo 3 review - powerful performance and great design let down by Windows MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

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The Ayaneo 3 is powerful, stylish, and most importantly, innovative. From the modular controls and the OLED screen to the adjustable system memory and improved Ayaspace software, almost everything about the Ayaneo 3 makes a handheld like the Steam Deck feel entry-level. Unfortunately, it’s also a frustrating device to use at times, but I would still recommend it to anyone who is interested in entering the world of handheld gaming PCs or is looking for a major power upgrade from the Steam Deck.

The Ayaneo 3 is easily one of the best handheld gaming PCs compared to its rivals, that being other Windows-based devices. The level of freedom I have on this handheld is refreshing, and if lessons are learned from the few shortfalls the Ayaneo 3 possesses, future devices have a chance of truly dethroning Valve, the Steam Deck, and possibly even SteamOS in the handheld market.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming
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The Ayaneo 3 is powerful, stylish, and most importantly, innovative. From the modular controls and the OLED screen to the adjustable system memory and improved Ayaspace software, almost everything about the Ayaneo 3 makes a handheld like the Steam Deck feel entry-level. Unfortunately, it’s also a frustrating device to use at times, but I would still recommend it to anyone who is interested in entering the world of handheld gaming PCs or is looking for a major power upgrade from the Steam Deck.

The Ayaneo 3 is easily one of the best handheld gaming PCs compared to its rivals, that being other Windows-based devices. The level of freedom I have on this handheld is refreshing, and if lessons are learned from the few shortfalls the Ayaneo 3 possesses, future devices have a chance of truly dethroning Valve, the Steam Deck, and possibly even SteamOS in the handheld market.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming
content_text: The Ayaneo 3 is powerful, stylish, and most importantly, innovative. From the modular controls and the OLED screen to the adjustable system memory and improved Ayaspace software, almost everything about the Ayaneo 3 makes a handheld like the Steam Deck feel entry-level. Unfortunately, it’s also a frustrating device to use at times, but I would still recommend it to anyone who is interested in entering the world of handheld gaming PCs or is looking for a major power upgrade from the Steam Deck. The Ayaneo 3 is easily one of the best handheld gaming PCs compared to its rivals, that being other Windows-based devices. The level of freedom I have on this handheld is refreshing, and if lessons are learned from the few shortfalls the Ayaneo 3 possesses, future devices have a chance of truly dethroning Valve, the Steam Deck, and possibly even SteamOS in the handheld market. Continue reading Ayaneo 3 review - powerful performance and great design let down by Windows MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming
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