Chinese handheld game console brand AYANEO has once again made its move, launching the high-end Pocket S Mini. The biggest selling point of this handheld is its 4:3 aspect ratio screen, which boasts the ability to perfectly reproduce classic game visuals from the CRT TV era, including PlayStation and Nintendo, allowing players to relive the feeling of a "full-screen" experience.
All-metal body + flagship specifications
Although there are already 4:3 aspect ratio handheld consoles on the market, such as the Anbernic RG405M or the Pocket Air Mini previously released by AYANEO, the Pocket S Mini is clearly aiming for a more refined, high-end model.
• screen:8搭載4.2吋LCD螢幕，解析度為1280 x 960，剛好是4:3顯示比例。
• 外觀:The 8 features an all-metal frame with a glass front panel, significantly improving its quality compared to common plastic handheld consoles.
• Controls:The 8 features a Hall effect joystick (supporting RGB lighting effects) and a Hall trigger button, along with a "crystal-textured" button design, emphasizing durability and precision.
• core:The 8 processor uses Qualcomm's technology specifically designed for handheld gaming consoles.Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 processorIt also has a built-in 6000mAh battery.
Selling directly without crowdfunding, early bird price starts at $319.
Unlike AYANEO's past practice of raising funds through the Indiegogo crowdfunding website, the Pocket S Mini has chosen to be sold directly on the AYANEO website this time.
The early bird discount prices currently offered are as follows:
• Standard Edition (Obsidian Black/Ice White):The version with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage has a suggested retail price of US$319 (approximately NT$10200).
• Retro Power Retro Color Scheme Version:It is only available with a top-of-the-line configuration of 16GB RAM + 512GB storage, with a suggested retail price of US$479 (approximately NT$15300).
Once the official retail price is restored, the price range will be adjusted to between $399 and $559.
