This is my favorite gaming device right now. Period. - AYANEO 2021 Pro
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This video is a thorough hands-on exploration of the AYANEO 2021 Pro, framed as the creator's current favorite gaming device. The host begins with a quick hardware overview, highlighting the seven inch bright display, high quality controls, and extensive I/O that positions the device as a strong handheld PC contender. He then delves into performance segments, starting with casual and indie gaming where the AYANEO Pro handles a wide library of Steam titles with decent clarity on a 1280x800 panel, aided by improved speakers over earlier generations. A major portion of the discussion focuses on emulation capabilities, where the extra CPU cores and the Vega 8 GPU enable games from consoles like the Super Nintendo, PlayStation One, and even PlayStation 2 to run at higher resolutions and comfort, albeit with caveats like power limits and occasional tuning. The video also introduces Aya Space, a system overlay that simplifies control, screen brightness, and performance profiles, and discusses the teething issues and ergonomics including weight, battery life, and a loud fan at higher power settings. Throughout, the host compares the AYANEO Pro to the Steam Deck and discusses potential upgrades, including a future AYANEO Neo model with Zen 3 CPUs and faster graphics, while weighing price against performance and user scenarios such as docking for full PC usage and the possibility of external SSD expansion. The conclusion balances optimism about the device’s trajectory with practical notes on price, battery life, and comfort, suggesting that while the AYANEO Pro is not flawless, its combination of controls, portability, and emulation prowess makes it a standout option for handheld PC gaming at the time. The sponsor segment and accessory discussion follow, with recommendations for SmartDeploy and Ekster wallets, framed as helpful add-ons rather than core content, and a closing nod to future handheld gaming developments and the ongoing excitement around Valve’s Steam Deck.
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Questions answered
- What is the AYANEO 2021 Pro's main advantage over earlier AYANEO models?
- The AYANEO 2021 Pro adds two extra CPU cores with SMT for 16 threads and a Vega 8 GPU, boosting emulation and modern game performance compared to earlier AYANEO models.
- Can the AYANEO 2021 Pro run modern AAA games well, and how is the experience optimized?
- It can run AAA titles at reduced eye candy and frame rates, with performance between 30 and 60 FPS in some cases, and improvements come from lowering shadows and textures, using FSR, and adjusting power profiles.
- What is Aya Space and how does it help the user?
- Aya Space is an overlay that provides quick access to controls like volume, brightness, and power profiles, a resolution changer, a joystick-to-mouse utility, and easy game library navigation, improving handheld usability.