Handheld gaming device, AYANEO's Pocket DS, seamlessly emulates games from NES to Nintendo Switch, and various titles in between.
The AYANEO Pocket DS, a highly anticipated dual-screen Android handheld for retro gaming enthusiasts, has been officially announced and is currently in development [1][2][3]. Although no official price or exact release date has been announced yet, the device is expected to land on doorsteps before the 2025 holiday season [4].
Key details about the Pocket DS include:
- A sleek, flip-style design with a 7-inch OLED main screen and a 5-inch LCD secondary screen, both offering vibrant visuals for an immersive gaming experience.
- The main screen boasts a Full HD (1920x1080) resolution, up to a 165 Hz refresh rate, and 800 nits brightness, ensuring crisp, smooth, and bright graphics. The secondary screen, with a 1024x768 resolution and a 4:3 ratio, is perfect for retro gaming [1][2][3].
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, likely the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, the Pocket DS ensures cool and quiet operation [1][2][3].
- A CNC-machined durable housing with ergonomic rear grips provides a comfortable gaming experience, while its premium build rivals the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 [1][2].
- The Pocket DS is compatible with Android apps but is not compatible with Recalbox [1][2].
- The device will be available in black or yellow colours [1][2][3].
Although no official price has been given, the premium build, dual-screen design, and Snapdragon chip suggest that the Pocket DS may cost more than the Retroid Pocket Flip 2, which currently retails for around $269. However, exact figures remain unconfirmed [1][2].
AYANEO hosted a Sharing Session livestream to provide details about the Pocket DS, including its 8,000mAh battery, ergonomic design, and the "three-finger swipe" gesture to allow users to swap what's shown between the top and bottom screens [1].
The Pocket DS is the first device to utilize the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, following the Pocket S2 and Pocket S2 Pro. It features a clamshell form factor and includes both a top and bottom screen for DS and 3DS emulation [1].
Although no firm release date or pricing has been publicly disclosed yet, users can sign up for the Indiegogo campaign for the Pocket DS to be notified once it's live [5]. Keep an eye out for further details after the ChinaJoy event or in future official communications from AYANEO [1][2][3].
[1] https://www.ayaneo.com/news/ayaneo-pocket-ds-announced [2] https://www.theverge.com/2025/7/21/23543169/ayaneo-pocket-ds-announced-gaming-handheld-snapdragon-g3x-gen-2 [3] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ayaneo-pocket-ds-announced-with-snapdragon-g3x-gen-2/1100-6504373/ [4] https://www.engadget.com/ayaneo-pocket-ds-announced-with-snapdragon-g3x-gen-2-expected-before-2025-holidays-045104993.html [5] https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ayaneo-pocket-ds/coming_soon
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- The AYANEO Pocket DS, boasting artificial-intelligence driven technology and a premium design, is likely to be priced higher than the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 due to its dual-screen technology powered by a Snapdragon chipset.
- Equipped with gadgets such as a 7-inch OLED main screen and a 5-inch LCD secondary screen for retro gaming, this upcoming technology is expected to revolutionize the portable gaming market.
