Ayaneo Launches Pocket DS: New 165Hz OLED Dual-Screen Handheld

Key Takeaways

1. Ayaneo launched the Pocket DS, a dual-screen gaming handheld, priced at $399 through Indiegogo, 50% less than the Flip 1S DS.
2. The Pocket DS features 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, with options for up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
3. It has a 7-inch, 1080p OLED primary display with a 165 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 800 nits, plus a secondary 5-inch IPS display at 1,024 x 768 pixels.
4. The device is powered by an 8,000 mAh battery and includes ‘PC-grade cooling’ for optimal performance.
5. Ayaneo plans to start shipping Pocket DS orders in October 2023.

Ayaneo has once again broadened its range of Android-powered gaming handhelds following the launch of the Pocket S2 and Pocket S2 Pro earlier this spring. While these two models feature Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset, the Pocket DS uses the older Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, which is also found in the Pocket EVO and Pocket DMG, currently priced at $579.99 on Amazon.

Affordable Gaming Experience

First hinted at in July, the Pocket DS is a new dual-screen gaming handheld that takes inspiration from the design of the Flip 1S DS. Unlike the Flip 1S DS, the Pocket DS is priced at 50% less, costing $399 when supported through Indiegogo. To lower the price, Ayaneo has included 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage in the base model, but customers can opt for up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage if they choose.

Stunning Displays

In addition, the Pocket DS features a 7-inch, 1080p OLED primary display with a refresh rate of 165 Hz and a peak brightness of up to 800 nits. On the other hand, the secondary display is 5 inches with a resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels, using an IPS panel that is limited to 550 nits brightness. Furthermore, the device is powered by an 8,000 mAh battery and boasts what Ayaneo calls ‘PC-grade cooling’. At present, Ayaneo aims to start shipping Pocket DS orders in October. For complete pricing and technical details, please refer to the images provided below.

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