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Interview: "AI Is Nice-To-Have, Not A Dealbreaker" - Handheld Maker Mangmi On The Design Philosophy Behind The Air Y
Summary
In an interview with Mangmi, the team discusses their design philosophy for the Air Y handheld gaming console, emphasizing value and form factor while resisting the hype surrounding AI in the gaming industry. Despite rising component prices and a challenging market in 2026, they aim to find success as a new player after the positive reception of their previous product, the Air X.
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