Steam Deck Faces New Competitor: Ayaneo Next Lite Unveiled with Valve's SteamOS

In the portable gaming device market, the Ayaneo Next Lite emerges as a direct competitor to Valve's Steam Deck. Unlike most options running on Windows, the Ayaneo Next Lite adopts Valve's SteamOS, potentially gaining an advantage with over 13,000 optimized games for the platform.

Specifications for the Ayaneo Next Lite are currently limited, with known features including a 7-inch 800p display, a 47 Wh battery, and Hall sensor-equipped joysticks. Details about the processor model, RAM, storage capacity, and pricing remain undisclosed by the manufacturer.

The pricing strategy is anticipated to position the Next Lite in competition with the Steam Deck, starting at $349. Meanwhile, the gaming console Ayaneo Next, priced at $1315, also exists in the market.

Pre-orders for the Ayaneo Next Lite kick off on January 12, and by that time, more information about the device's specifications and gaming capabilities is expected to be revealed.