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AYANEO Pocket S Mini vs. Lenovo Legion Go S

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket S Mini
Better screen
Legion Go S
More portable
Pocket S Mini
Newer model
Pocket S Mini

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to Lenovo Legion Go S.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $100 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 66% smaller and 58% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 120 Hz IPS on Lenovo Legion Go S.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini runs Android 14; Lenovo Legion Go S runs Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; Lenovo Legion Go S is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.

AYANEO

Pocket S Mini

Details
Price
$399
OS
Android 14
Released
Jan 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
4.2 inch LCD
Weight
305 grams

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0 collectors

Lenovo

Legion Go S

Details
Price
$499
OS
Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11
Released
Feb 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.0 inch IPS
Weight
727 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Specs

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SpecPocket S MiniLegion Go S
Price$399$499
OSAndroid 14Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11
Screen4.2 inch8.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:10
Resolution1280 x 9601920 x 1200
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelLCDIPS
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2AMD Ryzen Z2 Go
CPUQualcomm Kryo Prime UltraAMD Zen 3+
GPUQualcomm Adreno A32AMD Radeon 680M
RAM8 / 12 / 16 GB16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 2242 SSD (Support for 2280), External MicroSD
Battery4700 mAh55 Wh
Weight305 grams727 grams
Dimensions167.1 mm x 77.85 mm x 18.5 mm299 mm x 127 mm x 23 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket S MiniLegion Go S
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 S Mini 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
  • Legion Go S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini 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
  • Legion Go S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Pocket S Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Legion Go S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket S Mini and the Lenovo Legion Go S?
AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to Lenovo Legion Go S. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $100 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 66% smaller and 58% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 120 Hz IPS on Lenovo Legion Go S. AYANEO Pocket S Mini runs Android 14; Lenovo Legion Go S runs Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; Lenovo Legion Go S is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket S Mini or the Lenovo Legion Go S?
The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $399, roughly $100 less than the Lenovo Legion Go S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket S Mini or the Lenovo Legion Go S?
The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the AYANEO Pocket S Mini or the Lenovo Legion Go S?
The Lenovo Legion Go S is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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