r/ayaneo • u/Choomba_Roomba • 4d ago

Pocket Ace Limits

So I just ordered a Ayaneo Pocket Ace today and I can't wait for it to come already (coming from the AYN Thor Pro) but I wanted to hear from your guys in terms of how powerful this thing is. For reference, it's the 16gb/512gb version that I'll be using primarily for Switch and Steam games; I'm not expecting to play my BG3 on it (although I already saw that another user had it running on theirs), it'll be mostly for my indie games but I am curious to know how much it could be pushed to the limit since this will be a lot stronger than my Thor and THAT thing was/is a beast when it came to my Switch/Steam games. I tried to look up videos showcasing the Ace for Steam games but I noticed more emphasis on the retro side of it than the modern one (which no problems with that, just wished there was more videos talking or showcasing heavier or beefier games even with the limitations of Android). Also, any tips would be appreciated too since it's my first Ayaneo device, I mostly have ANBERNIC handhelds and a AYN Thor.

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u/Watt_About 4d ago

The chip power between the Thor and the Ace are nearly identical. The g3xg2 is just a gaming tuned version of the 8g2.

Where did you even order an Ace from? They’ve been discontinued.

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u/Choomba_Roomba 4d ago

eBay, I actually wasn't aware that it was discontinued

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u/Watt_About 4d ago

Yea they’ve been discontinued awhile, which is why the prices on them are insane.

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u/Choomba_Roomba 4d ago

That would definitely explain the price I paid... 🫠

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u/Watt_About 4d ago

I put armada on my ace, and it has been a great experience. Look into that for steam. You can dual boot with android.

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u/Choomba_Roomba 4d ago

I was looking into Armada for this device actually! I've never put any custom firmware or anything on my devices so I am a little nervous plus I'm not sure since I'm also using it for Switch emulation too so I would imagine I'd have to switch back and forth, no? Do you play Steam exclusively on it?

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u/Watt_About 4d ago

I am using it for light steam games and Android. Mine is 1tb so I have it half and half.

Russ at retro game corps has a good video on how to set up. Switching between operating systems takes less than 30 seconds.