AYANEO CEO Arthur Liu used a surprise livestream to address the botched Pocket Micro 2 launch, announcing a firmware update for existing owners and implying future restocks amid soaring memory costs. The frustration of a launch that felt rushed due to component shortages is now met with a software patch that might salvage the user experience for early adopters. If you bought the Pocket Micro 2, there is a free update that actually fixes the fan noise and external display problems you likely complained about.
Firmware update targets fan noise and display support for early adopters
The Pocket Micro 2 received an over-the-air update that focuses on three key improvements. The update reduces fan noise, improves external display support, and optimizes default shortcut key settings. AYANEO stated that players waiting for the device should stay tuned to official channels for the latest updates and availability information.
- Pocket Micro 2 OTA Update: Reduced fan noise, better external display support, optimized default shortcut key settings
- AYANEO Next 2 Price (Ryzen AI Max 385): $2999
- AYANEO Next 2 Price (Ryzen AI Max+ 395): $5299
AYANEO Next 2 international orders will start shipping in the near future. Prices for the Next 2 start at $2999 USD (around $2,999) for the Ryzen AI Max 385 model with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. A maxed-out Next 2 with the AI Max+ 395, 128GB of RAM, and 2TB of storage costs $5299 USD (around $5,299).
The livestream also provided teasers for KONKR Pocket Block, a REMAKE device, and a next-generation compact Windows handheld. The Pocket Play, which is AYANEO's first phone, is in development but not yet available to purchase or pre-order. The CEO did not confirm if the Pocket Micro 2 would be made available again in the future, although it was heavily implied.
Source: RetroHandhelds
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