This $69 gaming handheld runs Linux and Android, but there’s a big catch

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Credit: Abxylute


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.
• Early bird pricing is available for $69 with free shipping, starting today.

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.




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