While some gaming manufacturers are focusing strongly on the high-performance handheld market, the audience for retro-inspired gaming remains as strong as always. This demand is evident in the latest portable gaming system to land, the AYANEO Pocket DS Handheld.

The Nintendo DS needs little introduction, representing a high point in handheld gaming and one of the Japanese manufacturer’s historic highlights. The AYANEO Pocket DS Handheld builds on this established reputation and refines it through a series of upgrades that make it a must-own for geek gamers looking for a nostalgia fix.

Retaining the dual-screen system of the original DS, the AYANEO Pocket DS Handheld features a more robust system with PC-class turbo fan cooling for extended gameplay sessions. The screens, which include the original 5″ 4:3 ratio LCD screen and a larger 7″ 1080P screen on top, boast crisp and rich images, with OLED utilized for the main display.

This incorporation of flagship gaming tech continues throughout the AYANEO Pocket DS Handheld’s specs, with a Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 platform driving the console’s software. Thanks to the robust center joystick, paired with the classic D-pad and robust buttons, it delivers a fully responsive and tactile gaming experience.

With front-firing stereo speakers augmenting the high-refresh main display for additional immersion, the AYANEO Pocket DS Handheld offers a full-sensory experience for gamers in a pocket-sized format.

Whether running two games simultaneously or switching between apps on the fly, it’s an impressively flexible portable console with plenty of scope for personalization.

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