Budget or Power Play: AYANEO and GPD Move in Opposite Directions

NPC: Next Portable Console

This week, AYANEO introduces it's most affordable handheld yet, but it's not part of its budget line of devices. Plus, Qualcomm's new chips pack a punch and the GDP Win 5 pack a punch, while Sony expands its Pulse line with desktop speakers.

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The Latest Portable Gaming News

• AYANEO Pocket Air Mini is an entry-level Android handheld that sells for under $100
• Qualcomm's New Chips
• Qualcomm Debuts Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme, Its Next-Gen Laptop Chips
• Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Introducing Pulse Elevate – Sony Interactive Entertainment's first wireless speakers for desktop gaming
• GDP Win 5 Follow-Up
• The Most Powerful Handheld Is Here! GPD Win 5 First Look - YouTube
• The Most Powerful Handheld - GPD Win 5 - Quick Look - YouTube

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