Globally debuts the AYANEO Pocket DS, an innovative Android handheld featuring dual screens
The tech world is abuzz with excitement as AYANEO, a leading name in portable gaming, unveils its latest creation – the AYANEO Pocket DS. This follows the successful release of the Pocket S2, and promises to elevate mobile gaming to new heights.
During a recent livestream event and subsequent official updates, key specifications of the AYANEO Pocket DS have been revealed.
The AYANEO Pocket DS boasts a dual-screen clamshell design, reminiscent of a modern Nintendo 3DS. The primary display is a 7-inch OLED screen, offering Full HD resolution, multiple refresh rates up to 165Hz, 800 nits peak brightness, HDR true color quality, 90% DCI-P3, and 150% sRGB gamut volume. The secondary display is a 5-inch LCD screen with a 1024 x 768 resolution, 4:3 aspect ratio, 550 nits peak brightness, 256 PPI, 100% sRGB, and 120% color gamut volume.
Under the hood, the AYANEO Pocket DS is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chipset, a generation older than their latest chips but still potent for gaming and emulation. The device is equipped with LPDDR5X RAM (amount yet to be disclosed), UFS 4.0 storage (with the 128GB variant using UFS 3.1).
The AYANEO Pocket DS packs a large 8,000mAh battery with PD fast charging support, ensuring long gaming sessions. Connectivity includes the latest high-speed WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3. Ports include USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and a microSD card slot.
For gaming enthusiasts, the AYANEO Pocket DS offers TMR joysticks with a 1000Hz polling rate, linear Hall-effect triggers, dual-screen and navigation keys. It also features dual X-axis linear motors for haptics, 6-axis gyro, and an integrated fingerprint scanner in the power button.
Cooling is handled by a large cooling fan, copper heat sink, and cooling fins. The device runs on Android 13 with a custom dual-screen optimized interface (AYASpace + AYAHome).
The dual-screen setup supports smart modes such as running two apps simultaneously, switching between them with gestures, and single-screen mode for battery saving.
The AYANEO Pocket DS is currently being showcased at ChinaJoy in Shanghai, specifically at the Qualcomm booth. The device's design, with its full-angle adjustable hinge allowing up to 180° opening, recessed thumbsticks, and curved grips for ergonomics, is a testament to AYANEO's commitment to creating a seamless gaming experience.
AYANEO CEO, Arthur Zhang, has confirmed a dedicated livestream is taking place tomorrow to reveal more details about the AYANEO Pocket DS. The AYANEO Pocket S2 is still available for order via Indiegogo, but the price is set to increase soon.
With its powerful specifications, potential affordability, and innovative design, the AYANEO Pocket DS promises to revolutionise the world of Android gaming. Stay tuned for more updates!
[1] AYANEO Official Website: https://www.ayaneo.com/ [3] TechRadar: https://www.techradar.com/ [4] IGN: https://www.ign.com/ [5] Tom's Hardware: https://www.tomshardware.com/
The AYANEO Pocket DS's dual-screen clamshell design, reminiscent of a modern Nintendo 3DS, sets it apart in the realm of mobile gaming, making it a highly-anticipated gadget among technology enthusiasts. Smartphones might dominate daily usage, but with the AYANEO Pocket DS's Full HD display, powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chipset, and innovative features, it stands as a compelling alternative to traditional gaming devices in today's tech-savvy world.
