
The 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…

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