GamePad Digital
GPD Win Max 2 (2024)
- 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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Device comparison
GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024) vs. AYANEO Pocket DS
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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.
Details
AYANEO
Pocket DS
- 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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Specs
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| Spec | GPD Win Max 2 (2024) | Pocket DS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,156 | $559 |
| OS | Windows 11 / SteamOS | Android 13 |
| Screen | 10.1 inch | Primary: 7.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | Primary: 16:9 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | Primary: 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | Primary: OLED Touchscreen |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 |
| CPU | AMD Zen 4 | Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 780M | Qualcomm Adreno A32 |
| RAM | 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5x | 8 / 12 / 16 GB |
| Storage | Dual Internal NVMe SSD slots (2280/2232) | Internal 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 67 Wh | 8000 mAh |
| Weight | 1005 grams | 540 grams |
| Dimensions | 227 mm x 160 mm x 23 mm | 179.8 mm x 101.8 mm x 25 - 34.4 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | No |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | GPD Win Max 2 (2024) | Pocket DS |
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Emulation source notes
- GPD Win Max 2 (2024) DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- 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) 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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) GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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) N64: Nintendo 64: 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) NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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) PS1: Sony Playstation: 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) PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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) PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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) PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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) Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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) SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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) Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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) Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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) Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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) Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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) Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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) GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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) Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket DS Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024) and the AYANEO Pocket DS?
- 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 GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024) or the AYANEO Pocket DS?
- 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 GamePad Digital GPD Win Max 2 (2024) or the AYANEO Pocket DS?
- The AYANEO Pocket DS is the newer model, released in 2025.
