Meet the New King of Handhelds: AYANEO NEXT II Brings Console Luxury to Your Fingertips

By Jared Carrington

Imagine a handheld console that feels like it’s been plucked straight out of a tech lover’s dreams. Enter the AYANEO NEXT II, a device that redefines what you can expect from portable gaming. With its expansive 9.06-inch OLED screen and AMD Ryzen AI power under the hood, it’s not just about stunning visuals—it’s about creating a whole new level of immersion.

But what really makes the NEXT II a GREAY Magazine headliner? It’s the thoughtful extras: from hall-effect sticks and triggers that give you ultra-precise control, to a floating eight-way D-pad and those magic touchpads that make it feel like you’re blending a gamepad and a mouse into one sleek shell. Add in oversized grips, front-facing stereo speakers, and a luminous AYANEO nameplate, and you’ve got a device that doesn’t just play games—it puts on a show. Even the software layer is tuned to give Windows a more console-like feel, making the whole experience seamless.