ADATA XPG Nia Is a Modular Gaming Handheld

When you hear about ADATA, the first thing that comes to mind is the range of storage options the company provides. But with the XPG Nia, ADATA is taking a tentative step into the Windows portable market.

The XPG Nia, a gadget with several distinctive and unusual qualities, was available for Stubbs to use firsthand. In particular, the integrated display tilts upward to reduce neck strain when playing games. Additionally, a selfie camera built into the top bezel of the screen allows you to stream while playing.

It should be no surprise that we enjoy disassembling these different handheld devices to increase storage capacity. ADATA is making the RAM user-replaceable and enabling storage upgrades with an M.2 2230 SSD. Stubbs claims that you may upgrade with "easy access" simply by opening the integrated kickstand.

For the first time, upgrades to RAM and storage are now possible on a Windows portable, which is undoubtedly a nice development. Consistent with that notion, ADATA aims to enable users to design their own XPG Nia cases and shells. Theoretically, this would result in a gaming portable comparable to the Framework Laptop.

A USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone socket, and four rear buttons that would be customizable are some of the other confirmed features. All of this has the drawback that the XPG Nia is only a prototype at this time. ADATA is now debating between a current-generation and next-generation SoC but has not yet disclosed which processor would power the Nia.

If ADATA chooses the former, we'll probably see something like the Ryzen 7 7840U, 8840U, or perhaps the Z1 Extreme. If it chooses the latter, it might be another Windows portable with an Intel Core Ultra CPU.

This choice would also affect the XPG Nia's availability and cost. A mobile device with a current-generation processor would be more reasonably priced and available sooner. However, utilizing a next-generation chip means paying more and having to wait longer.

There is no doubt that the XPG Nia is an intriguing device, regardless of what ADATA chooses to do. All we can do is hope that ADATA keeps its statements and doesn't let us down.