Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket DS vs. GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024)

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket DS has similar emulation coverage to GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024).
  • AYANEO Pocket DS is about $597 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket DS is roughly 50% smaller and 46% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket DS has a 165 Hz Primary: OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024).
  • AYANEO Pocket DS runs Android 13; GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024) runs Windows 11 / SteamOS.
  • AYANEO Pocket DS is highlighted for 3DS, DS, Switch, PSP; GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024) is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

AYANEO

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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GamePad Digital

GPD Win Max 2 (2024)

Details
Price
$1,156
OS
Windows 11 / SteamOS
Released
May 2024
Up to
Switch
Screen
10.1 inch IPS
Weight
1005 grams

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Specs

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SpecPocket DSGPD Win Max 2 (2024)
Price$559$1,156
OSAndroid 13Windows 11 / SteamOS
ScreenPrimary: 7.0 inch10.1 inch
Aspect ratioPrimary: 16:916:10
ResolutionPrimary: 1920 x 10802560 x 1600
Refresh rate165 Hz60 Hz
PanelPrimary: OLED TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
CPUQualcomm Kryo Prime UltraAMD Zen 4
GPUQualcomm Adreno A32AMD Radeon 780M
RAM8 / 12 / 16 GB32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5x
StorageInternal 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDDual Internal NVMe SSD slots (2280/2232)
Battery8000 mAh67 Wh
Weight540 grams1005 grams
Dimensions179.8 mm x 101.8 mm x 25 - 34.4 mm227 mm x 160 mm x 23 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket DSGPD Win Max 2 (2024)
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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket DS Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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
  • GPD Win Max 2 (2024) 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 GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024)?
AYANEO Pocket DS has similar emulation coverage to GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024). AYANEO Pocket DS is about $597 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket DS is roughly 50% smaller and 46% lighter. AYANEO Pocket DS has a 165 Hz Primary: OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024). AYANEO Pocket DS runs Android 13; GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024) runs Windows 11 / SteamOS. AYANEO Pocket DS is highlighted for 3DS, DS, Switch, PSP; GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024) is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket DS or the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024)?
The AYANEO Pocket DS is the cheaper of the two at around $559, roughly $597 less than the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024) based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket DS or the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024)?
The AYANEO Pocket DS is the newer model, released in 2025.

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