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Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn vs. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

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Quick verdict

Best value
ZPG A1 Unicorn
More portable
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
Newer model
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic has similar emulation coverage to Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn.
  • Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is about $48 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is roughly 33% smaller and 10% lighter.

Z-Pocket Game

ZPG A1 Unicorn

Details
Price
$131
OS
Android 13
Released
Aug 2024
Up to
Wii
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
252 grams

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AYANEO

AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

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

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Specs

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SpecZPG A1 UnicornAYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
Price$131$179
Screen4.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio1:13:2
Resolution720 x 720960 x 640
StorageInternal 128 GB (eMMC?), External MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Battery4500 mAh2600 mAh
Weight252 grams227 grams
Dimensions160 mm x 92 mm x 22 mm156 mm x 63 mm x 18 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemZPG A1 UnicornAYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
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

  • ZPG A1 Unicorn DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn N64: Nintendo 64: 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with 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
  • ZPG A1 Unicorn Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn and the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic?
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic has similar emulation coverage to Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn. Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is about $48 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is roughly 33% smaller and 10% lighter.
Which is cheaper, the Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn or the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic?
The Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is the cheaper of the two at around $131, roughly $48 less than the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn or the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is the newer model, released in 2025.

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