Move over Steam Deck and forget the Switch 2 - the next-generation of
handheld gaming PCs is almost here

Date:
Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:26:01 +0000

Description:
Whilst we wait for a potential Asus ROG Ally X successor, the OneXFly F1 Pro handheld gaming PC is our first glimpse at AMDs Strix Point APUs for portable devices.

FULL STORY ======================================================================The OneXFly F1 Pro will be the first handheld gaming PC featuring AMDs Ryzen AI 300 series APUs Multiple models will be available at the end of November 2024 It's expected to outperform the rumored Ryzen Z2 Extreme handheld gaming PCs

The handheld gaming PC market has been reignited ever since Valve released
the Steam Deck - an affordable option for many gamers that inspired a new generation of rivals, including the likes of Asus powerful ROG Ally , and now the OneXFly F1 Pro ($1,099 / around 849 / around AU$1,660) is set to
kickstart the next generation.

Using AMDs Ryzen AI 370 and 365 APUs, OneNetbooks F1 Pro will be the first Strix Point APU for handheld gaming PCs as spotted by VideoCardz - they will be driven by AMDs RDNA 3.5 architecture, which Team Red claims will improve performance and battery life . Both APUs will feature 12 Zen 5 cores and 24 threads, which could open the door for high-level performance on each model.

While we await Asus next move for a ROG Ally X successor (rumored to use the Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU ), this will give a strong hint at what the next-gen could look like performance-wise for Strix Point handheld gaming PCs. Its
also important to note that itll start at $1,099 with 32GB of RAM (up to 64GB depending on the model), which is becoming a system requirement for optimal performance and visuals in many games such as Returnal .

As well as the strong APU specifications, the F1 Pro will utilize a 1080p
OLED display providing direct competition to Valves Steam Deck OLED - though considering the Steam Deck OLEDs pricing ($549 / 479 / AU$899), it will more than likely remain a more popular option despite its weaker performance. (Image credit: OneXPlayer) Can the OneXFly F1 Pro compete with other handheld gaming PCs?

Without a doubt, the OneXFly F1 Pro will outperform current handheld gaming PCs from Valve, Asus, and Lenovo, thanks to the Ryzen AI 300 series APUs.
Now, theres no confirmation from other handheld makers (including the
Nintendo Switch 2 s reveal or release date), but rumors suggest both Lenovo and Asus will use the Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU in future handhelds.

Despite the Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU being anticipated to be the weaker Strix Point silicon chip compared to the Ryzen AI 370 and 365 (according to leaks), AMD claims RDNA 3.5 could improve battery life which was a weak point for the Z1 Extreme Ally (fortunately, ROG Ally Xs battery is much better as mentioned in our review ).

While this new handheld arms race is exciting, pricing could still be the deciding factor for most gamers. There are currently no reviews on
OneNetbooks new handheld gaming PC, so we will have to wait and see how it fares in terms of battery life and fan performance (cooling) - as well as overall value for money, which could really determine if it will be able to beat the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch 2. You might also like... Nintendo Switch 2: everything we know about a potential Switch successor I'm a
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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/move-over-steam-deck-and-forget -the-switch-2-the-next-generation-of-handheld-gaming-pcs-is-almost-here


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