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AYANEO Reveals Pocket DS, World’s First Dual-Screen Android Handheld

Its bespoke Android software layer is designed to optimize gameplay across hinged displays where native OS support is lacking

Ayaneo reveals its premium Android gaming handheld take on the DS form factor
AYANEO Pocket DS with yellow half
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Overview

  • AYANEO officially unveiled the clamshell Pocket DS during a livestream on July 28, marking the first dual-screen handheld running Android.
  • The device has been in development for nearly a year and is already in production ahead of its public debut.
  • It pairs a 6.7-inch 16:9 primary display with a smaller touch panel beneath physical controls, evoking Nintendo’s DS lineage.
  • Recessed thumbsticks and curved rear grips deliver ergonomic support for extended gaming sessions across both screens.
  • Full technical specifications will be disclosed in a dedicated livestream tomorrow, followed by a hands-on showing at Qualcomm’s ChinaJoy booth.