Overview
The Pocket S2 is a high-end horizontal retro handheld from AYANEO with a 6.3-inch 2560×1440 IPS screen, WiFi and Bluetooth, and runs Android 14. It is best suited for Switch, PS2, PSP, N64, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $439.
- Screen
- 6.3 inch IPS
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3
- RAM
- 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X
- Battery
- 8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro)
- Weight
- 428 grams
- OS
- Android 14
Emulation
- Classicexcellent
- NESExcellent
- Game BoyExcellent
- SNESExcellent
- GBAExcellent
- GenesisExcellent
- PS1Excellent
- Mid-genexcellent
- N64Excellent
- DSExcellent
- PSPExcellent
- DreamcastExcellent
- SaturnExcellent
- 6th genexcellent
- GameCubeExcellent
- WiiExcellent
- PS2Excellent
- Modernmixed
- 3DSExcellent
- Wii UGood
- PS3Playable
- SwitchExcellent
Notes on 16 systems
- DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
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Install the plugin for Android or ROCKNIX and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own: what you played, and for how long.
Setup guides
Specifications
General
- Released
- June 2025
- Type
- Handheld, Horizontal
- Operating system
- Android 14
- Custom firmware
- ROCKNIX
- Price range
- High-End
Display
- Screen
- 6.3 inch IPS
- Resolution
- 2560 x 1440 (16:9)
- Pixel density
- 466.22 PPI
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
Performance
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3
- CPU
- Qualcomm Kryo, 8 cores, 2.3 GHz - 3.3 GHz
- GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno A33, 1.05 GHz
- RAM
- 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X LPDDR5X
- Storage
- Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1 / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
- Architecture
- ARM
Battery and build
- Battery
- 8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro), 6-8 hours
- Weight
- 428 grams
- Dimensions
- 228.8 mm x 91 mm x 15.9 mm
- Material
- Metal (Aluminum)
- Cooling
- Active (fan)
- Rumble
- Yes
Controls
- D-pad
- Left
- Sticks
- Symmetrical
- Shoulders
- Stacked
- Inputs
- TMR sticks, L3/R3, Analog L2/R2, Touch screen, Gyroscope
- Extra buttons
- LC/RC shoulder buttons, Performance Switch, Power/Fingerprint, Volume +-
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Ports
- USB-C, HDMI out, 3.5mm jack
- Storage slot
- microSD
- Speakers
- Stereo
FAQ
What systems can the AYANEO Pocket S2 emulate?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 plays systems up to Switch at excellent quality. It is at its best with Switch, PS2, PSP, N64.
Can the AYANEO Pocket S2 play Switch games?
Yes. Switch performance on the AYANEO Pocket S2 is rated excellent in our catalog. Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
How much does the AYANEO Pocket S2 cost?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 typically sells for around $439, which puts it in the high-end tier of retro handhelds.
What operating system does the AYANEO Pocket S2 run?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 ships with Android 14 and also supports ROCKNIX.
Can I track my play time on the AYANEO Pocket S2?
Yes. Install a retroshelf plugin (there's one for Android and ROCKNIX) and every session syncs to retroshelf on its own, with the game and how long you played.
What screen does the AYANEO Pocket S2 have?
It has a 6.3 inch IPS display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, running at 2560 x 1440 at 466.22 PPI.
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