With Recalbox version 10, already available for Patreon members, the Nintendo DS is now emulated on the Raspberry Pi 5. A great step forward for all portable console fans. And precisely, a new device is drawing attention from dual-screen enthusiasts: the AYANEO Pocket DS.

Unveiled at the ChinaJoy 2025 event on the Qualcomm Snapdragon booth, the Pocket DS is a flip-style Android handheld designed for retro game lovers and fans of dual-screen setups. AYANEO took inspiration from its Flip DS lineup but this time offers a secondary screen with a decidedly retro style.

Technical Specifications

The Pocket DS stands out with its two touchscreens:

• A 7-inch OLED main display in 16:9, with Full HD resolution (1920x1080), a refresh rate up to 165 Hz, and a maximum brightness of 800 nits. This ensures excellent smoothness and vivid color fidelity.

• A 5-inch secondary display in 4:3 (1024x768), featuring 256 PPI and 550 nits brightness. This setup recalls the Nintendo DS while offering much more modern specs.

Both screens are touch-enabled, allow app navigation, and can even be used in single-screen mode to save battery.

Design

In addition to its screens, the Pocket DS features a reinforced design with a CNC-machined shell, ensuring durability. Ergonomically, it includes curved rear grips for better handling. However, the layout of buttons and joysticks might be problematic for long gaming sessions, notably due to the format and the high number of controls.

The model appears larger than a 3DS XL, which may appeal to fans of bigger screens for the best experience with Android games and emulators like PSP. The console will be available in black or yellow.

As of now, AYANEO has not yet announced the price or official release date for the Pocket DS.

Warning: the AYANEO Pocket DS is not compatible with Recalbox.