AYANEO has reopened pre-orders for its NEXT 2 handheld but with a drastically altered commercial picture: only one SKU is currently available and prices have risen sharply as the company cites an ongoing global memory and storage price crisis.
The NEXT 2—marketed as a high-end Windows/Android-capable handheld alternative to devices such as the Valve Steam Deck—was originally offered through an Indiegogo campaign and has attracted attention from enthusiasts seeking maximum performance and vintage emulation capability.
Update and SKU availability
On Sat 4th Jul 2026 at 8:30pm, AYANEO confirmed in a product livestream with the company CEO that the NEXT 2 has returned to pre-order status for overseas customers, with shipments expected to begin by the end of the month.
The company provided a trimmed SKU list and new price points.
As of the update, the available SKUs and MSRP are:
- Ryzen AI Max 385, 32GB / 1TB: $2,999
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB / 1TB: $3,699 (the only variant currently orderable)
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB / 2TB: $5,299
Company statement rewritten
AYANEO explained that storage prices were already elevated when the NEXT 2 was launched and that the company initially proceeded with the pre-order campaign to avoid disappointing supporters despite very thin margins.
After Chinese New Year, AYANEO said supplier quotes showed storage procurement costs had increased several-fold, pushing the overall manufacture cost far above the handset's original selling price.
The company noted the total cost has in some cases approached double its planned figure, making continued sales at the previous price unsustainable.
AYANEO added that continuing to sell the NEXT 2 under these conditions could harm consumers and the long-term interests of the brand.
Existing orders and next steps
AYANEO affirmed that customers who placed pre-orders before the suspension will still receive their units.
The company termed the suspension temporary and said it will monitor market conditions; if storage prices normalize, it may resume broader sales of the NEXT 2, though no timetable was provided.
Context for handheld market
The NEXT 2 launch and subsequent pricing developments underscore ongoing volatility in component markets that impact premium handheld PCs.
The device sits in a competitive segment alongside the Steam Deck and represents a different value proposition than Nintendo’s consumer-focused Switch line, targeting enthusiasts who prioritize raw performance and expandability.
The NEXT 2—marketed as a high-end Windows/Android-capable handheld alternative to devices such as the Valve Steam Deck—was originally offered through an Indiegogo campaign and has attracted attention from enthusiasts seeking maximum performance and vintage emulation capability.
Update and SKU availability
On Sat 4th Jul 2026 at 8:30pm, AYANEO confirmed in a product livestream with the company CEO that the NEXT 2 has returned to pre-order status for overseas customers, with shipments expected to begin by the end of the month.
The company provided a trimmed SKU list and new price points.
As of the update, the available SKUs and MSRP are:
- Ryzen AI Max 385, 32GB / 1TB: $2,999
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 64GB / 1TB: $3,699 (the only variant currently orderable)
- Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB / 2TB: $5,299
Company statement rewritten
AYANEO explained that storage prices were already elevated when the NEXT 2 was launched and that the company initially proceeded with the pre-order campaign to avoid disappointing supporters despite very thin margins.
After Chinese New Year, AYANEO said supplier quotes showed storage procurement costs had increased several-fold, pushing the overall manufacture cost far above the handset's original selling price.
The company noted the total cost has in some cases approached double its planned figure, making continued sales at the previous price unsustainable.
AYANEO added that continuing to sell the NEXT 2 under these conditions could harm consumers and the long-term interests of the brand.
Existing orders and next steps
AYANEO affirmed that customers who placed pre-orders before the suspension will still receive their units.
The company termed the suspension temporary and said it will monitor market conditions; if storage prices normalize, it may resume broader sales of the NEXT 2, though no timetable was provided.
Context for handheld market
The NEXT 2 launch and subsequent pricing developments underscore ongoing volatility in component markets that impact premium handheld PCs.
The device sits in a competitive segment alongside the Steam Deck and represents a different value proposition than Nintendo’s consumer-focused Switch line, targeting enthusiasts who prioritize raw performance and expandability.
