Brazil is a unique market in the gaming industry. Over the years, several different consoles have emerged from this country, with the most famous being the Zeebo. Now, during Gamescom LATAM, it has been revealed that the creators of this platform are planning to enter the portable PC market and compete with the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck.
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Features and Specifications
During Gamescom LATAM, the Zeenix was unveiled. This portable PC with Windows 11 is positioned as an alternative to the Steam Deck and Switch in Brazil. The console will be available in two models, Lite and Pro, each with different specifications and prices. The Lite model will be priced at $250, and its specifications are as follows:
- Operating system: Windows 11
- Processor: AMD Athlon 3050e
- Graphics card: AMD Radeon (unspecified)
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Battery: 46.2 Wh
- Connection: Wi-Fi 5 BT 4.2
- Screen: 6-inch Full HD with 60 Hz rate
- Ports: USB 3.2, headphone jack
- Storage: 256 GB
- Integrated gyroscope
On the other hand, the Pro model will cost $500, and its specifications are as follows:
- Operating system: Windows 11
- Processor: AMD Zen3 + Ryzen 7 6800 u 8-core
- Graphics Card: AMD RDNA2 Radeon 680m
- RAM: 16GB LPDDR5
- Battery: 46.2 Wh
- Connection: Wi-Fi 5 BT 5.2
- Screen: 6-inch Full HD with 60 Hz rate
- Ports: USB 3.2, headphone jack
- Storage: 512 GB
- Integrated gyroscope
Unfortunately, the product still doesn’t have a release date, and it’s unknown if the Zeenix will be available outside of Brazil. However, there are plans to bring this console to other regions later, so seeing it in Mexico is not ruled out. In related news, MSI has revealed MSI Clae (Review) its new Steam Deck competitor. Likewise, the Steam Deck is currently cheaper than the Switch.
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