The new handheld with “SteamOS” would be interesting if the Steam Deck didn’t exist

Ayaneo has introduced the Subsequent Lite. A 300-dollar handheld with SteamOS – or at the least a modified type of it

Final week, (Ayaneo), the Chinese language producer of handheld consoles, attracted consideration once they introduced the Subsequent Lite – the primary non-Valve handheld with SteamOS. 

Now the specs and costs are identified and there’s some bitter information: The working system is an unofficial model of SteamOS referred to as HoloISO. 

I nonetheless discover the announcement very fascinating, however I don’t suppose the system is worth it for German prospects – the Steam Deck is accountable.

These are the specs

Working system: The Ayaneo Subsequent Lite is provided with HoloISO. That is an unofficial and modified model of SteamOS. Nevertheless, this additionally means that you’re depending on Ayaneo for updates and don’t obtain them instantly from Valve. The primary checks will present whether or not or to what extent HoloISO is an obstacle. 

CPU and GPU: The Ayaneo Subsequent Lite comes with two completely different configurations. The cheaper one has the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U put in and the costlier one the Ryzen 7 4800U. Each processors at the moment are 4 years previous and use Vega 8 graphics. The RDNA2 GPU within the Steam Deck is an effective deal extra highly effective than this one. 

Remainder of the technical knowledge: The Ayaneo Subsequent Lite has 16 GB of RAM and a 47 Wh battery. The IPS show has an 800p decision and measures 7 inches diagonally. The joysticks and triggers use Corridor impact expertise. The APU is cooled by a fan and two copper heatpipes  

The Subsequent Lite has three USB-C 3.2 Gen2 ports – however sadly none for USB 4, so exterior GPUs aren’t an choice. Curiously, Ayaneo makes use of an M.2 2280 NVME SSD for the storage – a kind issue that can also be used for many desktop PCs. There isn’t a slot for microSD playing cards. 

Worth and availability: The most affordable model of the Ayaneo Subsequent Lite begins at 300 US {dollars} for the mannequin with 128 GB and Ryzen 5 4500U. Orders will probably be doable in direction of the tip of the month and the primary deliveries ought to happen in February.

Why it’s quite uninteresting for German prospects? 

The Ayaneo Subsequent Lite is a cool handheld console that’s just a few years too late. If it had come out earlier than the Steam Deck, I think about it will be fairly profitable. 

However as a result of the Steam Deck exists at the moment, it actually doesn’t make it simple for German prospects to advocate the Subsequent Lite:

• The Steam Deck is extra performant
• It’s formally supported by Valve
• It prices about the identical
• It has a microSD card slot 
• Transport from Europe

If you wish to purchase the Ayaneo Subsequent Lite, you’ll nearly actually must import it. Which means import charges will probably be added to the euro worth, which might be a bit larger anyway. For 400 euros, the Steam Deck merely makes much more sense. If you happen to go for a refurbished mannequin, you can even get away cheaper.

As a lot as I rejoice the truth that we’ve got extra selection within the working system of PC handhelds exterior of Home windows handhelds, the Ayaneo Subsequent Lite is sadly simply one other addition alongside the Steam Deck, which continues to dominate the sub-£500 worth vary.

Who could be within the Subsequent Lite?

I believe the Ayaneo Subsequent Lite will probably be of specific curiosity to those that reside in international locations the place the Steam Deck just isn’t accessible. If it prices round 300 euros right here and doesn’t must be imported, I might think about it as a very good low-power different to the Steam Deck – highly effective sufficient for retro video games and indies. 

Because it stands now, a advice for German prospects makes little sense. And that’s not even the product’s fault.

Now I’m trying ahead to your solutions. What do you consider the Ayaneo Subsequent Lite? Would you purchase it for a worth of round 300 euros? And what a few worth of round 400 euros? What benefits would you see in it in comparison with the Steam Deck? Do you will have any expertise with Ayaneo’s handhelds? Tell us within the feedback!