Tenku Luna Marks Japan’s Entry into Windows Gaming Handheld Market
A new handheld gaming console from Japan, the Tenku Luna, is preparing to enter the market as the country’s first Windows-based gaming handheld. The device, developed by Japanese manufacturer Tenku, is expected to be officially unveiled this week, with full product details scheduled to be announced on May 17.
The Tenku Luna is equipped with a 7-inch display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and Full HD resolution (1920x1080), offering a balance between visual performance and portability. The screen size and refresh rate put it in direct competition with several existing devices in the handheld gaming space, which has become increasingly crowded in recent years.
Under the hood, the Tenku Luna runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. This chip was first released in 2023 and is built on AMD’s 4nm Zen 4 architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads and includes integrated Radeon 780M graphics based on the RDNA 3 architecture. The combination of this APU and a high-refresh-rate screen positions the Tenku Luna to handle both modern and classic PC games with relative ease, although exact performance metrics are yet to be revealed.
The handheld runs on Windows 11 Home Edition out of the box, allowing users to access a wide range of PC gaming libraries, including Steam, Epic Games Store, and Xbox Game Pass for PC. This positions the device more as a portable PC than a closed gaming system, offering flexibility for users who want to use it for both gaming and productivity.
In terms of design, the Tenku Luna features dual USB4 ports — one on the top and another on the bottom — both of which support Power Delivery (PD) fast charging. This could offer added convenience for docking and charging configurations. The unit is powered by a 50.04Wh battery, which is expected to provide several hours of gaming, though exact usage times will depend on workload and power settings. The power button also includes an integrated fingerprint sensor, which is useful for quickly unlocking the device without entering a password.
Tenku has not yet disclosed the retail price or specific release date for the Luna, but more details are expected during its official product announcement on May 17. This event should shed light on the device’s storage configurations, memory options, software features, and availability.
With the Luna, Tenku becomes the first Japanese brand to enter the Windows handheld gaming market. While China-based companies like AyaNeo and GPD have led the charge in this category, Tenku’s entry suggests broader interest in the segment, especially from regions with deep gaming heritage like Japan. As competition continues to grow in this space, the performance, pricing, and ecosystem support of the Tenku Luna will likely determine its position in the evolving handheld gaming landscape.
