EmuDeck announced the Playnix handheld gaming PC on April 18. The device targets the retro gaming market with a focus on plug-and-play functionality. EmuDeck describes the Playnix as a direct competitor to the Steam Machine.
The system features a 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 processor. AMD Ryzen 5 It pairs this CPU with an AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card equipped with 16GB of memory. The hardware configuration includes 16GB of DDR4-3600 single-channel RAM. Storage consists of a 512GB M.2 SSD and an empty M.2 2280 expansion slot.
The Playnix operates on PlaynixOS, a Linux-based operating system. The chassis utilizes 3D printing technology for its construction. EmuDeck lists the total design power at 65W. The unit measures 320 by 247 by 64 millimeters. It includes an 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Wireless controller.
EmuDeck targets retro gamers with plug-and-play emulation hardware
The global price for the Playnix stands at 1139 USD. EmuDeck has not specified a release date for the device. The announcement marks a recent entry into the dedicated emulation hardware space.
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