Key Highlights
- This level of performance and build quality in a sub-$100 handheld should have other companies rethinking future releases. MSRP: $89.99Check priceWhat we likeGreat build qualityPerfect retro screenExceptional performance for the priceComfortable and quiet controlsUnbelievably affordableWhat we don't likeNot great for PSPSmallish sticksAYANEO Pocket AIR MiniThe AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini sets a new bar for what to expect from a budget handheld.
- This level of performance and build quality in a sub-$100 handheld should have other companies rethinking future releases. AYANEO has been synonymous with premium gaming handhelds for years, so when it announced the sub-$100 Pocket AIR Mini, it immediately caught my attention.
- This is by far the cheapest device the company offers, but what corners did it cut to hit this price point?After testing the device, I’m happy to say that it sacrifices surprisingly little.
- It’s easily one of the best options when it comes to entry-level handhelds, with a level of performance that outshines everything in its price bracket. It’s so good, in fact, that I’m starting to think it might shift the entire market.
- Companies that previously charged twice as much for the same level of performance now need to do some serious soul-searching before releasing another budget or mid-range device.
