Discover the AYANEO Pocket DS, a dual-screen Android handheld inspired by the Nintendo DS. Packed with Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, OLED display, and up to 1TB storage, it’s now available for preorder.
If you grew up playing on the Nintendo DS, then the new AYANEO Pocket DS will definitely catch your eye. This Android-based handheld takes inspiration from the iconic dual-screen design and modernizes it with premium hardware, updated features, and an impressive display setup. Now available for preorder on Indiegogo starting at $399 for early backers, the Pocket DS is expected to ship as early as October 2025.
The Pocket DS brings back the nostalgic clamshell form factor but gives it a modern twist. The top display is a 7-inch OLED screen with Full HD resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, HDR support, and up to 800 nits of brightness. On the bottom, you’ll find a 5-inch LCD display with a 4:3 aspect ratio and a resolution of 1024 x 768, perfect for recreating that DS-style gaming experience. Both screens support gesture-based controls, quick mode switching, and AYANEO’s Focus Lock feature, which manages input direction. The hinge can also open fully to 180 degrees, adding more flexibility for different play styles.
Under the hood, the Pocket DS runs on the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 processor with an Adreno A32 GPU, a chipset that offers performance comparable to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. To keep things cool during long gaming sessions, it features a PC-grade turbo fan and copper plate system. The base model comes with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, expandable via microSD. For those who want more power, configurations go up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. Pricing tops out at $759, though early backers can get it at a discounted $599.
Aside from raw power, AYANEO packed the Pocket DS with thoughtful gaming features. It comes with anti-drift TMR joysticks, Hall effect triggers with sensitivity adjustments, ABXY buttons, stereo speakers, and linear motors for vibration feedback. You also get gyroscopic controls for motion-based gameplay, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and even a fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button. The handheld is fueled by an 8,000mAh battery, though official playtime estimates have yet to be revealed. AYANEO notes that players can extend battery life by turning off the second screen or adjusting performance modes.
On the software side, the Pocket DS runs on Android 13 with AYASpace and AYAHome software for game management, plus a DS Launcher app that makes multitasking between the dual displays more intuitive.
What makes this device stand out is its price-to-performance balance compared to AYANEO’s other handheld, the Flip 1S, which runs Windows 11 and starts at $1,279. The Pocket DS is a more accessible entry point for handheld enthusiasts while still delivering a premium gaming experience.
For Filipino gamers curious about the cost, here’s a rough conversion (excluding taxes and duties): the base $399 model is around PHP 22,700, while the top-tier $599 variant is about PHP 34,200.
The AYANEO Pocket DS is now available for preorder through Indiegogo, with shipping scheduled for October 2025. Whether you’re into emulation or just want a portable device that pays tribute to the Nintendo DS legacy, this could be the handheld worth watching.
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