Ayn Loki handheld gaming console running Windows OS launched; price starts at $299

Jeet — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 05:57:12 +0000

Any Loki series has been announced by the company as its most affordable Windows-powered handheld gaming consoles. The series has multiple models with different memory configurations and specifications.

The cheapest model in the lineup is the Ayn Loki Mini which has a starting price of $299, lower than the price of the recently launched Steam Deck from Valve.

The Ayn Loki Mini is powered by the Intel Alder Lake U chip along with 64GB of internal storage. The standard model packs AMD Ryzen 5 6600U chipset and offers three storage options — 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB, costing $499, $599, and $699 respectively.

There’s also a top-end model named Ayn Loki Max which is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor and comes with 512GB of internal storage for the price of $799. All the models have support for user-expandable storage.

All three models come with the same 6-inch LCD IPS display with 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. There’s also a 3.5mm headset jack, a USB-C port with support for video output, along with support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 for connectivity.

Ayn Loki will start taking pre-orders from today (9:00 PM Eastern Time) but the actual date of availability is not yet known. As of now, the company has revealed the pricing of the entry-level model, which costs $299.

AYN teases the Loki gaming console propped as the most affordable Windows handheld ever

Jed John Ikoba — Fri, 27 May 2022 18:40:52 +0000

AYN is teasing the Loki Mini model powered by an Intel Alder Lake processor as the most affordable Windows handheld device so far. The Loki Mini Windows handheld bears a close semblance with the recently unveiled AYANEO Air Windows handheld console. Processor specs and pricing details have been leaked for the device via a tweet by Cary Golomb.

As per the tweet, the Loki Mini has a storage capacity of 64GB with a rumored price tag of $299. There are four more models in the Loki lineup which are pricier than the Mini. They all feature AMD APUs and RDNA2 iGPU. They also offer an expanded storage capacity and some additional features.

The teaser shows that the new Loki Mini sports a similar design to previous Odin models. Hong Kong-based AYN is a handheld console manufacturer and released the Odin model last year. The ARM-based model which runs on Android was launched via a crowdfunding campaign last year. Full specs of the Loki models are still in bits at this time. The tipsters are however hinting that AYN could refresh the processors that will be present in the new model. The new AMD Mendocino processors will likely replace the current Qualcomm or MediaTek SoCs in previous models.

Up to 8GB of RAM could be available in the new Loki models with up to 128GB of storage. Connectivity will likely be through Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C 3.1, and an audio jack. The device could also come with an HDMI port and a MicroSD slot for expandable storage. The Odin model had a 5,000mAh battery, but it remains to be seen whether this could be increased in the Loki lineup. We also expect some improvements from the screen set up in terms of resolution, while the screen size may be maintained.

As with the Odin models, AYN could introduce a crowdfunding campaign for the Loki devices. Pricing will also be made to be competitive with the previous Odin offerings. We could thus see more teasers ahead of a potential launch of the Loki handhelds.

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Ayn Loki handheld gaming console running Windows OS launched; price starts at $299

AYN teases the Loki gaming console propped as the most affordable Windows handheld ever