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AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic vs. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
More portable
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
Newer model
Pocket Micro 2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is about $95 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is roughly 11% smaller and 8% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube; AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

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AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

Details
Price
$179
OS
Android 13
Released
Mar 2025
Up to
PS2
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
227 grams

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AYANEO

Pocket Micro 2

Details
Price
$274
OS
Android 13
Released
Jul 2026
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
248 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO Pocket Micro ClassicPocket Micro 2
Price$179$274
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 650
RAM6 GB / 8 GB6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Battery2600 mAh3950 mAh
Weight227 grams248 grams
Dimensions156 mm x 63 mm x 18 mm162 mm x 67.8 mm x 18 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Pocket Micro ClassicPocket Micro 2
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

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic 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 Micro 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Pocket Micro 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Pocket Micro 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Micro 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Micro 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEF4b-GzSw
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pocket Micro 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic and the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2?
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has stronger listed emulation coverage. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is about $95 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is roughly 11% smaller and 8% lighter. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube; AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic or the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is the cheaper of the two at around $179, roughly $95 less than the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic or the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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