Ayaneo has raised prices on its Next 2 handheld gaming PC, pushing the top-tier model past the five-thousand-dollar mark. This shift reflects soaring storage costs that have forced the vendor to adjust its pricing structure globally. Buyers looking for high-end portable gaming must now budget significantly more than they did earlier this year.
Storage costs force Ayaneo to raise prices on the high-end handheld
The device centers on the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, which Ayaneo claims delivers desktop-level performance in a handheld form factor. It arrives in three specific configurations that pair varying amounts of RAM with different storage capacities. The device is designed for users seeking high-performance gaming in a portable form factor.
Ayaneo Next 2 Specifications
- APU: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
- RAM/Storage Configurations: 128 GB + 2 TB, 64 GB + 1 TB, 32 GB + 1 TB
- Current Price (128GB/2TB): $5,299
- Current Price (64GB/1TB): $3,699
- Current Price (32GB/1TB): $2,999
The highest-end configuration includes 128 GB of RAM and a 2 TB storage drive. The middle tier offers 64 GB of RAM paired with a 1 TB drive. The entry-level option provides 32 GB of RAM with the same 1 TB storage capacity. These specifications remain consistent across the new pricing tiers.
The 128 GB + 2 TB model now costs $5,299, up from its previous $4,299 price tag. The 64 GB + 1 TB variant has increased to $3,699, a jump from $2,699. The 32 GB + 1 TB version sits at $2,999, rising from $1,999. These prices reflect the current market reality for high-capacity solid-state drives.
Ayaneo previously suspended pre-orders in March due to production cost pressures. The company now lists the device as coming back to market with these updated prices. It appears the Next 2 is a limited-run product with no mention of future batches. Availability remains listed as TBD on the official website.
Source: TweakTown
