The next Ayaneo mini PC looks like an NES, but it actually has more in common with a handheld
Jan. 18, 2024NeYES
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Another adorable Ayaneo mini PC is inbound, and while the first model looked like an old Apple 2 computer, this one pays homage to the NES. However, this new rig features a 4-inch touchscreen on the front and anAMDRyzen APU that’s on par with some gaming handhelds out there, not to mention it’s got some serious cooling going on within. Simply put, while it’ll run Mega Man 2, I’ll probably end up playing the latest Steam games at 1080p on this thing.
That’s not to say you’ll be using it like aSteam Deck, but it will provide you access to system stats as well as providing real time fps data. As someone who is constantly benchmarking, this is a huge win, as it means not having to faff around with additional applications during testing. You’ll also be able to toggle TDP using the touchscreen, with the setup directly plugging into the device’s Ayaspace settings. Other features include fun animations (which I am a total sucker for) and access to things like volume controls and a 24 hour clock.
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