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TL;DR The ongoing RAM shortage has compelled AYANEO to pull the plug on its most promising device earlier than usual.
Although the KONKR Pocket FIT 8 Elite is now shipping, AYANEO cautions about limited stocks.
After the current run, and probably one more in the near future, AYANEO will discontinue the Fit 8 Elite.
The development may be disappointing for enthusiasts because the handheld offered great specs at a really tempting price.
One of the product categories hardest hit by the global RAM shortage is that of Android-based gaming handheld consoles. Since at least December 2025, we’ve witnessed brands discontinuing products, freezing production midway, or cutting back specifications to make up for some of the losses. AYANEO, a leading name in the niche, hasn’t been spared from the crisis either, with its flagship product, KONKR Pocket FIT 8 Elite (also referred to as just Pocket FIT Elite), facing production issues spanning several months.
Now, while production has finally begun, the company has some bitter news to share regarding the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered handheld.
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Following the several-month delay that AYANEO faced, it has finally started shipping the Pocket FIT 8 Elite. In a recent Indiegogo post, the brand has also said it is prioritizing shipments now, regardless of the configuration. It will ship out batches of specific SKUs as soon as they are produced.
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