Pocket S2

AYANEO

Pocket S2

$439High-End

Handheld · Horizontal · Android 14

Good for

PSP, N64, PS1, GBA

Support listed to

Switch

OS

Android 14

Released

Jun 2025

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 PSP, N64, PS1, GBA, with support listed up to Switch. It typically sells for around $439.

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Emulation

Supports 18 of 18 tested systems: 16 at excellent, 1 running well.

Mid-generation systems

Excellent

5 of 5 systems listed as playable or better

Modern systems

Mixed

4 of 4 systems listed as playable or better

Classic systems

Excellent

6 of 6 systems listed as playable or better

Sixth-generation systems

Excellent

3 of 3 systems listed as playable or better

Excellent
DS3DSGBAN64NESPS1PS2PSPWiiSNESSaturnSwitchGenesisGame BoyGameCubeDreamcast
Good
Wii U
Playable
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • 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

Specifications

Display

Screen

6.3 inch

Aspect ratio

16:9

Resolution

2560 x 1440

Pixel density

466.22 PPI

Panel

IPS

Refresh rate

60 Hz

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3

CPU

Qualcomm Kryo

CPU clock

2.3 GHz - 3.3 GHz

CPU cores

8

CPU threads

8

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno A33

GPU clock

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

Build

Battery

8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro)

Weight

428 grams

Dimensions

228.8 mm x 91 mm x 15.9 mm

Material

Metal (Aluminum)

Charge port

USB-C

Controls

Shoulder buttons

Stacked

D-pad

Left

Thumbsticks

Symmetrical

Extra buttons

LC/RC shoulder buttons, Performance Switch, Power/Fingerprint, Volume +-

Features

WiFi WiFi 7Bluetooth 5.3USB-CHDMI OutSD CardAudio JackStereo SpeakerAnalog SticksL1/R1L2/R2 TriggersAnalog TriggersL3/R3 ClickableTouch ScreenGyroscopeVolume ButtonsActive CoolingRumble

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 PSP, N64, PS1, GBA.
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.
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.
When was the AYANEO Pocket S2 released?
AYANEO released the AYANEO Pocket S2 in June 2025.

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