The latter are great inclusions, rather than just having USB-C ports, but I wish there were additional ports (as these are the only ones) to support accessories but in most cases these two should suffice. The rear, lateral sides of the device also integrate bumps for better grip and they do help, although I wish they featured a textured finish to make them less slippery.Īt the top of the device, you’ll see a recessed Reset button and a full USB-A and USB-C (with display port support) port. The latter are digital but also deliver decent feedback and are stacked, which is much more welcome than having them adjacent like Anbernic’s other consoles. The location of the joysticks don’t really offer an ergonomic feel for twin-stick games and I could feel my thumbs getting cramped after 30 mins or less when playing Bioshock Remastered, especially if you wish to use the joysticks while still being able to reach the shoulder/trigger buttons. The joysticks are the same as the Switch ones, so you’ll know what to expect if you've used a Switch before. I simply love the comfort and portability it offers over its chunkier (and yes, better performing) contemporaries.Īs with Anbernic’s other devices, button presses are very satisfactory, thanks to the membrane underneath. The weight is well distributed, making the device feel nice in the hands and weighing around 490g, it is the lightest newly-released Windows handheld out there. The feel is not as premium as the pricier AYANEO NEXT but as the company’s first Windows handheld, the Win600’s build is more than decent (slightly better overall quality than the first AYANEO device even). If you’ve been looking for a device to play such titles, you’re in for a treat as Anbernic has a more than decent track record of delivering membrane-cushioned D-pads and face buttons that hit the right spot on its retro handhelds like the RG350M and that hardware experience is on display on the Win600. The most telling aspect of this commitment is the symmetrical buttons layout with a focus on the D-pad. With these internals, the Win600 isn’t going to compete with beefier systems like the Steam Deck or AYANEO NEXT, but rather, it is marketed primarily towards 2D indie titles and Anbernic even says that it designed the device around this focus. Whichever model you buy, they will all come with the following items: This 3020e version is the cheapest model, retailing at an early sale price of $300 (goes for $335 later). For the black variant, there is a lower-specced model that comes with the AMD Athlon Silver 3020e Dali APU and 128GB storage (still replaceable). They come with an AMD Athlon Silver 3050e Dali APU, 256GB of replaceable SATA storage and retail for $375 at launch. There are two colour variants of the win600: black and white. Now, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at Anbernic’s most powerful device to date! This article shares the out-of-the-box experience (save for the dual OS boot feature), so keep that in mind before diving in as the performance can vary based on tweaks. I also plan to either do a full review after having spent more time with the device or update this post with specific games/tests requested (and/or videos). I’ve had the chance to test the device, less than a week ago and will share my impressions of it here. Available for purchase today, and shipping this week, is Anbernic’s first handheld gaming PC, the Win600.
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