AYANEO Releases the Pocket S2 and Announces a Surprise

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AYANEO Releases the Pocket S2 and Announces a Surprise

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🎉 AYANEO Pocket S2 is HERE + a PRO Version! 🎉

AYANEO just dropped some exciting news for handheld fans! Here’s the breakdown:

  • Pocket S2 is launching! It’s an upgrade over the Pocket S1 with:

Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 CPU: ~10% performance boost overall, 30%* in multi-threaded tasks! 💪

  • Improved Cooling & AV1 Decoding: Better performance & less input lag.
  • Larger 6.3″ 1440p Screen: A nice upgrade from the S1! (still 60Hz refresh rate though)
  • Big News for Existing Owners! AYANEO claims they’ve fixed compatibility issues with Android games on older devices (Pocket S, DMG, Ace) by working with Qualcomm & publishers. No more spoofing needed! 🥳
  • Pocket S2 Pro Announced! This upgraded version boasts:
  • Replaceable D-Pad: Potentially a major control improvement.
  • Larger Battery (10000mAh vs 8000mAh): More playtime!
  • Faster Charging (60W vs 40W): Juice up quicker!
  • Unique B.Duck Colorway: For those who like a bit of fun!
  • Pricing:
  • Pocket S2 Standard: Starting at $439
  • Pocket S2 Pro: Starting at $559

(Prices are for IndieGoGo Early Bird and don’t include potential tariffs)

You can check it out on their IndieGoGo page: Link to IndieGoGo

What are your thoughts on the new handhelds? Let’s chat! 💬

June 18, 2025 (0)