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AYANEO Releases the Pocket S2 and Announces a Surprise
🎉 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! 💬