The first dual-screen Android gaming clamshell was simply introduced

AYANEO has been completely crushing it this 12 months, with tons of premium releases and distinctive form-factors added to its catalog of retro gaming handhelds. The Flip 1S DS was an attention-grabbing (albiet costly) foray into Nintendo DS-style Windows clamshell handhelds, however followers have been clamoring for an Android-powered various. And now the corporate has delivered.

The AYANEO Pocket DS is an upcoming Android clamshell with two large screens. A completed prototype was proven off in a livestream right this moment, and though no specs had been revealed, a couple of particulars could be approximated. The prime display screen seems to be a regular 16:9 panel, probably round 6.7-inches. The backside display screen is smaller to create space for the controls, probably rocking a extra retro-friendly 4:3 facet ratio.

In the preview, the underside display screen displayed some form of customized software program, which is able to probably be key to getting the dual-screen expertise to work easily on Android. The SUGAR 1 confirmed that it’s potential, though that system had a way more uncommon type issue.

Next to the display screen are two medium-sized inset sticks to permit the highest to shut. The physique of the system has curved grips on the again for improved ergonomics.

Full particulars in regards to the Pocket DS might be revealed in a separate livestream tomorrow, so keep tuned for extra particulars. The system will even be on show on the Qualcomm sales space at ChinaJoy 2025 beginning August 1.

Apart from the Pocket DS, AYANEO additionally introduced a brand new Game Boy-like vertical handheld, though it stopped wanting really displaying it off. The preview appeared way more angular than the Pocket DMG, with the corporate claiming it’s a “Built as a passion project for true handheld enthusiasts.”

AYANEO additionally gave particulars about its upcoming Gaming Pad pill, which was first introduced earlier this 12 months. It’s a chunky little pill with an 8.3-inch 120hz LCD show and a 3:2 facet ratio. The firm solely revealed that it’s nonetheless underneath growth, and confirmed off a telescopic controller companion that might be offered individually.

The firm introduced a couple of Windows gadgets, together with a “mini laptop” referred to as the Flip 11. This is AYANEO’s first gaming laptop computer, though it could be some time earlier than we be taught extra. There’s additionally a brand new entry within the firm’s line of retro-inspired mini PCs, referred to as the AM01S. Like its predecessor, it encompasses a flip up secondary display screen, and comes with one in every of 4 AMD Ryzen processors, maxing out with the AI 9 HX 370.

Two extra mini PCs, referred to as the AM03 and AM04, are additionally within the works. They seem like extra budget-focused gadgets for a wider viewers, with understated designs.

While these gadgets are attention-grabbing, the largest information is clearly the Pocket DS. If AYANEO manages to do issues proper, this may very well be one of the crucial thrilling Android gaming handhelds of all time. Fans have been clamoring for a Nintendo 3DS successor for years, and this may lastly be it.