Mangmi Air X: Compact Retro Handheld for PS2 Emulation Launching Soon

Key Takeaways

1. Global pre-orders for the Mangmi Air X will start on October 15, following a delay from the initial mid-September timeline.
2. A promotional offer will reduce the Air X price from $89.99 to $79.99 until October 21, including a free carrying case and a $5 coupon for website sign-ups.
3. The Air X’s performance is expected to lag behind competitors like the Pocket AIR Mini and RG476H due to its Snapdragon 662 chipset.
4. The Air X features a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and Hall effect controls.
5. Ayaneo is also set to release the competitively priced Pocket AIR Mini soon, adding more options to the market.

The Mangmi Air X is set to be released worldwide, coinciding with Anbernic’s launch of the pricier RG476H. Interestingly, Ayaneo has also teased that the competitively priced Pocket AIR Mini will be out soon.

Release Timeline

It’s been more than two months since Mangmi announced its intention to sell the Air X outside of China. Initially, the company suggested that the Air X would be ready by mid-September. Now that date has passed, Mangmi has officially announced that global pre-orders for the Air X will begin on October 15.

Promotional Offers

Furthermore, the company has mentioned that the promotional period for the handheld will last until October 21. During this time, the price of the Air X will be reduced from $89.99 to $79.99, and customers will receive a branded carrying case as a bonus. Additionally, those who sign up on Mangmi’s website can obtain a coupon code worth $5.

Performance and Specifications

Based on our tests, the Air X appears to lag behind the Pocket AIR Mini and RG476H (currently priced at $199 on Amazon) due to its Snapdragon 662 chipset. However, Qualcomm’s better driver support might help narrow that performance gap a bit; still, neither of the competitors matches the size of the Air X. As detailed in previous discussions, the Air X sports a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and Hall effect controls. For more information, check out Mangmi’s website.

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