Ayaneo announced that it will release Ayaneo OS, a Linux-based operating system for its devices later this year. The move is similar to Valve’s decision to release SteamOS 3, which powers the Steam Deck, as a way to have more control over the user experience. Here are the details…
Ayaneo confirm their Linux-based Ayaneo OS arrives this year
When they previously talked about the Linux-based Ayaneo OS, they said “Ayaneo team loves games and game consoles as well. In the process of creating the best Windows handheld in the world, they found that the existing operating system in the new form of PC handheld still has many poor experiences, and even some problems that we can’t be solved.
“In order to allow everyone to enjoy the game and the handheld hardware better, Ayaneo has launched the Ayaneo OS, which is based on the Linux system and developed exclusively.” The company also mentioned that it will be using Proton, a compatibility layer that allows Windows games to run on Linux.
Recently, Ayaneo successfully completed an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign for the Ayaneo 2 and GEEK models, both of which feature an AMD Ryzen 6800U. The campaign garnered $3,157,147 in donations and 2,680 donations, and is currently in a pre-order-like demand phase.
While Ayaneo’s crowdfunding campaign has been successful, it’s still only a fraction of Steam Deck sales, which have surpassed 1 million units sold as of October 2022. It will be interesting to see how Ayaneo’s Linux-based operating system and gaming handheld fare in a highly competitive market market.
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