What you’ll want to know
- The AYANEO Pocket S2 can be formally introduced on March 17 throughout GDC 2025.
- That is the successor to the AYANEO Pocket S, which debuted in late 2023 earlier than being launched in June 2024.
- Particular particulars are scarce, however we do know that AYANEO is once more partnering with Qualcomm for the chip.
When you’re available in the market for a brand new flagship Android gaming handheld, you will not have to attend lengthy. Earlier at present, it was confirmed that the AYANEO Pocket S2 will make its debut on March 17 on the Recreation Builders Convention (GDC). This comes virtually a yr after the unique Pocket S was launched, which was the primary machine to launch with the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2.
Within the announcement put up, AYANEO explains that it is “as soon as once more partnering with Qualcomm,” however would not reveal anything. In direction of the tip of the put up, AYANEO tipped everybody off to a brand new chip, stating the S2 “will make its world debut alongside Qualcomm’s latest gaming platform.”
There hasn’t been a lot in the best way of rumors for the AYANEO Pocket S2, which frankly comes as a little bit of a shock. It is solely been six months because the AYANEO Pocket EVO was launched, which is powered by the identical Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 because the Pocket S. Nonetheless, apart from the internals, the Pocket EVO is a totally totally different machine with its OLED 165Hz show and ergonomic design.
That being mentioned, we aren’t precisely positive what to anticipate from the Pocket S2. I would not be stunned if AYANEO stored issues easy, and did not alter the general design very a lot to maintain it according to the Pocket S. Nonetheless, I am additionally hoping to see a display with not less than a 120Hz refresh charge, even when AYANEO sticks with an LCD show versus shifting to OLED.
One other massive query is simply how a lot will the AYANEO Pocket S2 be priced at. AYANEO largely stands alone on the subject of flagship and premium Android gaming handhelds. Pricing for the Pocket S begins at $589, whereas the Pocket EVO is at present $529 for the bottom mannequin. Even the not too long ago introduced Pocket Micro Traditional, a stick-less model of the Pocket Micro, might be at present pre-ordered for $179.
On the intense facet, AYANEO historically gives a little bit of a reduction through the pre-order part that normally takes place on Indiegogo. The one distinction has been the Pocket Micro Traditional which may solely be pre-ordered immediately.
Fortunately, we do not have to attend for much longer for AYANEO to spill the small print in regards to the Pocket S2. GDC 2025 kicks off on Monday, March 17, that means we solely have to attend a few days in the beginning is revealed.
