Z-Pocket Game
ZPG A1 Unicorn
- Price
- $131.00
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- Aug 2024
- Up to
- PS2
- Screen
- 4.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 252 grams
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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.
- AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is highlighted for Saturn, N64, PS1, GBA.
Details
AYANEO
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
- Price
- $179.00
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- Mar 2025
- Up to
- PS2
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 227 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | ZPG A1 Unicorn | AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $131.00 | $179.00 |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Screen | 4.0 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 | 3:2 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 960 x 640 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| CPU | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB (eMMC?), External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Weight | 252 grams | 227 grams |
| Dimensions | 160 mm x 92 mm x 22 mm | 156 mm x 63 mm x 18 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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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. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Z-Pocket Game ZPG A1 Unicorn is highlighted for Saturn, N64, PS1, GBA.
- 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 $131.00, roughly $48.00 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.
