AYANEO KUN & NEXT LITE Gaming Handhelds Now Available at BestBuy For $999 & $399, More Products Coming To US Soon

AYANEO's KUN & NEXT LITE handhelds have finally appeared on BestBuy, as the firm has now decided to take on the US markets.

AYANEO is a renowned handheld manufacturer that has taken the markets by storm in the past year through its compelling product offerings, such as the AYANEO KUN.

Great news for U.S. gamers! Our popular handheld gaming devices, AYANEO KUN and AYANEO NEXT LITE, are now available on Best Buy. You can now enjoy the convenience of purchasing directly from a trusted U.S. retailer, with faster local shipping and easier access to the gaming gear you’ve been waiting for.

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While the handhelds certainly held great capabilities, they were confined in the scope of influence, mainly since these products weren't available at third-party US retailers; rather, the firm sold its handhelds directly to the customers either through crowdfunding campaigns or at AYANEO's official website. However, the firm has seen its debut at the first major US retailer, with two different handheld listings, which we'll talk about next.

AYANEO's KUN and Next Lite gaming handhelds have been listed at BestBuy, and interestingly, consumers can grab them right away since they are available as in-stock units. AYANEO's entry in the US markets holds immense significance for the handheld industry, given that the firm has one of the most extensive arsenal of handheld products, ranging from high-end devices such as the KUN, all the way to lightweight handhelds such as the AIR 1S. With such a diverse portfolio onboard, existing companies like ASUS and Lenovo are expected to see some serious competition.

In terms of the initial AYANEO devices listed on BestBuy, the AYANEO KUN features the Ryzen 7 7840U Phoenix APU, with an 8.4" 2.5K resolution IPS screen and a massive 75Wh (19,500mAh) battery. This particular device is said to be the firm's flagship offering. However, the pricing is indeed quite odd here, given that AYANEO KUN is listed at $999, far higher than what counterparts such as ASUS's ROG Ally come in. So, the pricing needs to see an adjustment here.

AYANEO's Next Lite handheld comes with the Ryzen 7 4800U APU and can be categorized as an entry-level product by the firm. The device retails for $399, which is decent considering that consumers don't have many options under the $400 budget, but you still get a Steam Deck in this range, which is said to be a superior option. However, given that this is the firm's very first batch of products, we expect upcoming offers to be very competitive if AYANEO desires to sustain the competition.