Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket DS vs. AYANEO Pocket DMG

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO Pocket DMG
Better screen
Pocket DS
More portable
AYANEO Pocket DMG
Newer model
Pocket DS

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket DS has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket DMG.
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG is about $219 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG is roughly 25% smaller and 49% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket DS has a 165 Hz Primary: OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on AYANEO Pocket DMG.
  • AYANEO Pocket DS is highlighted for 3DS, DS, Switch, PSP; AYANEO Pocket DMG is highlighted for Switch, 3DS, PS2, Wii.

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Pocket DS

Details
Price
$559
OS
Android 13
Released
Oct 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
Primary: 7.0 inch Primary: OLED Touchscreen
Weight
540 grams

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AYANEO

AYANEO Pocket DMG

Details
Price
$340
OS
Android 13
Released
Nov 2024
Up to
Switch
Screen
3.92 inch OLED
Weight
278 grams

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Specs

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SpecPocket DSAYANEO Pocket DMG
Price$559$340
ScreenPrimary: 7.0 inch3.92 inch
Aspect ratioPrimary: 16:931:27
ResolutionPrimary: 1920 x 10801240 x 1080
Refresh rate165 Hz60 Hz
PanelPrimary: OLED TouchscreenOLED
RAM8 / 12 / 16 GB8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB
StorageInternal 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 3.1 / UFS 4.0)
Battery8000 mAh6000 mAh
Weight540 grams278 grams
Dimensions179.8 mm x 101.8 mm x 25 - 34.4 mm91.5 mm x 151 mm x 15 - 22.3 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket DSAYANEO Pocket DMG
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Pocket DS DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Pocket DS 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
  • Pocket DS PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Pocket DS Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket DS and the AYANEO Pocket DMG?
AYANEO Pocket DS has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket DMG. AYANEO Pocket DMG is about $219 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket DMG is roughly 25% smaller and 49% lighter. AYANEO Pocket DS has a 165 Hz Primary: OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on AYANEO Pocket DMG. AYANEO Pocket DS is highlighted for 3DS, DS, Switch, PSP; AYANEO Pocket DMG is highlighted for Switch, 3DS, PS2, Wii.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket DS or the AYANEO Pocket DMG?
The AYANEO Pocket DMG is the cheaper of the two at around $340, roughly $219 less than the AYANEO Pocket DS based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket DS or the AYANEO Pocket DMG?
The AYANEO Pocket DS is the newer model, released in 2025.

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