TL;DR The Abxylute E1 is a new budget handheld that can dual-boot Linux and Android.
The 3.5-inch display doesn’t have touch support, but Abxylute has a unique software workaround.
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This year has been huge for gaming handhelds, with budget devices like the Pocket AIR Mini and MANGMI AIR X bringing great performance at prices well below $100. Now, another company is getting in on the game with a completely different approach.
The Abxylute E1 straddles the line between budget and mid-range handhelds by offering both Linux and Android in a single handheld. It certainly isn’t the first handheld to do this, especially in the budget category, but Abxylute puts a unique twist on the experience with an interesting software feature.
The Abxylute E1 dual boots Linux and Android for convenience and versatility.
Linux handhelds typically come fully set up out of the box, but Android is another story. Google’s platform adds a lot of versatility and a plethora of mobile games, but you usually have to do that setup yourself. Dual-booting means the emulators can come pre-configured, and you can still download Android games and apps when needed.
But there’s a big catch. The E1 doesn’t have a touchscreen, so navigating Android menus will be nearly impossible. To get around this, Abxylute has created software to send games from your phone to the device for easy downloads. Abxylute calls this a “one-stop solution for the whole process,” and it could remove a lot of hassle if executed well.
The company has previously proven it has serious software chops with the One Pro, which turned the game streaming experience into something that’s actually easy and convenient for non-technical users.
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