{"id":356026,"date":"2024-01-11T08:16:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T13:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/?p=356026"},"modified":"2024-01-11T08:16:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T13:16:26","slug":"ayaneo-next-lite-handheld-pc-steam-os-clone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/ayaneo-next-lite-handheld-pc-steam-os-clone\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayaneo\u2019s new handheld PC will run a Steam OS\u00a0clone, HoloISO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/category\/gaming\/steam\/steam-deck\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/category\/gaming\/steam\/steam-deck\/\" data-lasso-id=\"546926\">Steam Deck<\/a> wasn\u2019t the first handheld PC-based console and surely, it wasn\u2019t the last. But it was indeed the first to use Valve\u2019s proprietary Steam OS instead of the conventional Microsoft Windows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it turns out another company is following its lead, but not quite officially. The famed handheld maker, Ayaneo, has <a href=\"https:\/\/ayaneo.com\/article\/806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"546927\">announced<\/a> its Next Lite handheld that will be running HoloISO, a Steam OS clone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Ayaneo\u2019s Next Lite?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image356026_7b50e4-70 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image356026_7b50e4-70 img.kb-img, .kb-image356026_7b50e4-70 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;filter:drop-shadow(2px 7px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image356026_7b50e4-70\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1598\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-Gaming-1598x900.jpg\" alt=\"Next Lite Steam OS clone based PC handheld from Ayaneo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-356037\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-Gaming-1598x900.jpg 1598w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-Gaming-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-Gaming-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-Gaming-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-Gaming.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1598px) 100vw, 1598px\" \/><figcaption>Image: Ayaneo <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>At the moment, we don\u2019t know much about Ayaneo\u2019s Next Lite handheld except for a few intricate details revealed by the company itself.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ayaneo, the Next Lite will offer a 7-inch 800p display, which resembles the <keyword data-keyword-id=\"9520\">Steam Deck<\/keyword>. However, its 47Wh battery is fairly larger than Valve\u2019s machine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also Hall effect analog sticks and X-axis linear motors for haptic feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ayaneo Next Lite images have revealed a few things, like the handheld will have two USB-C ports and a 3.5mm port as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Ayaneo\u2019s device lacks the trackpads we have seen on the OG <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/valve-upgrades-steam-deck-to-oled-and-improved-internals\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/valve-upgrades-steam-deck-to-oled-and-improved-internals\/\" data-lasso-id=\"546928\">Steam Deck<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, we have no information on the rest of the specs, like the RAM and storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There are so many handheld PCs, so why does Ayaneo\u2019s Next Lite stand out?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image356026_06318c-17 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image356026_06318c-17 img.kb-img, .kb-image356026_06318c-17 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;filter:drop-shadow(2px 7px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image356026_06318c-17\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1598\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-1598x900.jpg\" alt=\"Ayaneo Next Lite\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-356036\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-1598x900.jpg 1598w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Aya-Neo-Next-Lite.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1598px) 100vw, 1598px\" \/><figcaption>Image: Ayaneo <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s true that there are several capable handheld gaming PCs available in the market. At CES 2024 itself we saw a new one, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/msi-claw-a1m-gaming-handheld-pc-launch\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/msi-claw-a1m-gaming-handheld-pc-launch\/\" data-lasso-id=\"546929\">MSI Claw<\/a> was announced.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But nearly all of them use Microsoft Windows as their operating system. <keyword data-keyword-id=\"9521\">Steam Deck<\/keyword> was the only one that stood out for doing something different, and now, Ayaneo is following the lead.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HoloISO is not quite Steam OS, though. It&#8217;s a Steam OS clone made to run on non-Valve hardware, which gets close to the official version. While it will have some upsides, an official Steam OS build would have been perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The user experience is probably the biggest upside. HoloISO brings Steam OS&#8217; special UI that is adopted for both touch and control inputs. However, Windows is finicky at best with a controller and touchscreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, another good reason to use Steam OS over Windows OS is the cost.\u00a0OEMs need to pay a licensing fee to use Windows OS on their products, which adds up to the total cost of the product.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In theory, there\u2019s no such hassle with Valve\u2019s Linux-based platform, so it comes cheaper.\u00a0Probably why Ayaneo says you can install Windows on the Next Lite yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steam OS has a quick-resume feature, which may or may not work on this handheld. While Windows devices like the <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/asus-rog-ally-now-available\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/asus-rog-ally-now-available\/\" data-lasso-id=\"546930\">ROG Ally<\/a> get the functionality, it is not as robust as Valve\u2019s.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are benefits to running Windows, though. Windows has a vast library of games, provides easier access to third-party app stores, you can sideload games and has wider support for anti-cheat software used in various multiplayer games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, Ayaneo hasn\u2019t provided the Next Lite pricing details and only said the device will be \u201ccost-effective.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is best not to expect a <a href=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/how-much-is-the-steam-deck-oled\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/knowtechie.com\/how-much-is-the-steam-deck-oled\/\" data-lasso-id=\"546931\">$400 pricing like the Steam Deck<\/a>. Ayaneo usually prices its PC-based handhelds starting between $900 to $1,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it will be the company\u2019s first product with a new OS, expecting a $400 price tag would be too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><em>Have any thoughts on this? 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