Key Takeaways
1. Ayaneo Pocket S2 shipping will restart next week, fulfilling all orders, with a goal to complete shipments by the end of August or early September.
2. Early bird pricing for the Pocket S2 is available until August 19, with prices at $440 for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, and $501 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
3. The Ayaneo Pocket S2 features a 6.3-inch 1440p IPS screen, Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 processor, and an 8,000mAh battery.
4. The device includes an aluminum frame, TMR joysticks, expandable storage, USB-C 3.2 port, and an audio jack.
5. A pro version of the Pocket S2 offers a 10,000mAh battery, faster charging, 16GB of RAM, and storage options up to 1TB.
Following its announcement in June, the Ayaneo Pocket S2 has been on the crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo, for backing. Ayaneo started to ship some devices to early supporters in late July, even though the crowdfunding campaign is set to end on August 19. Recently, an update on the Indiegogo page has disclosed that shipping will restart next week along with additional information.
Shipping Updates
In the latest post, Ayaneo has confirmed that shipping for the Pocket S2 handheld will recommence next week, and this time, all orders will be fulfilled, not just a limited batch of 30 units like in July. The company also stated its goal to ship all orders by the end of August or at the beginning of September, having improved the production process to tackle its backlog. Buyers will receive tracking information through email.
Early Bird Pricing
There are still a few days remaining before the crowdfunding campaign concludes, providing an opportunity for those interested to purchase the Ayaneo Pocket S2 at the early bird price of $440 for the base model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and $501 for the version with 12GB of RAM and 256GB (the original prices are $440 and $561 respectively). To entice undecided buyers, Ayaneo has mentioned that any orders placed in the next 7 days (starting from August 16) will be shipped by late August or early September.
Device Specifications
The Ayaneo Pocket S2 is a handheld device running on Android, featuring a 6.3-inch 1440p IPS screen. For those looking for an OLED display, the Ayaneo Pocket EVO is available, offering a 7-inch 120Hz OLED screen priced at $459 on Amazon. The Pocket S2 utilizes the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 processor and boasts a battery capacity of 8,000mAh.
In addition, it comes with an aluminum frame, TMR joysticks, expandable storage, a USB-C 3.2 port, and an audio jack. There is also a pro version that has a bigger 10,000mAh battery, faster charging, a replaceable D-pad, 16GB of RAM, and storage options up to 1TB.
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