What you could know
- The AYANEO Pocket S2 will likely 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.
In the event you’re out there for a brand new flagship Android gaming handheld, you will not have to attend lengthy. Earlier as we speak, it was confirmed that the AYANEO Pocket S2 will make its debut on March 17 on the Sport Builders Convention (GDC). This comes nearly 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 submit, AYANEO explains that it is “as soon as once more partnering with Qualcomm,” however does not reveal anything. In the direction of the top of the submit, 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 way in which of rumors for the AYANEO Pocket S2, which frankly comes as a little bit of a shock. It is solely been six months for the reason that AYANEO Pocket EVO was launched, which is powered by the identical Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 because the Pocket S. Nonetheless, moreover the internals, the Pocket EVO is a very completely different machine with its OLED 165Hz show and ergonomic design.
That being mentioned, we aren’t precisely certain what to anticipate from the Pocket S2. I would not be shocked if AYANEO stored issues easy, and did not alter the general design very a lot to maintain it in step with the Pocket S. Nonetheless, I am additionally hoping to see a display screen with at the least a 120Hz refresh fee, 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 relating to flagship and premium Android gaming handhelds. Pricing for the Pocket S begins at $589, whereas the Pocket EVO is presently $529 for the bottom mannequin. Even the not too long ago introduced Pocket Micro Basic, a stick-less model of the Pocket Micro, will be presently pre-ordered for $179.
On the intense facet, AYANEO historically provides a little bit of a reduction throughout the pre-order part that normally takes place on Indiegogo. The one distinction has been the Pocket Micro Basic which might solely be pre-ordered immediately.
Fortunately, we do not have to attend for much longer for AYANEO to spill the main points concerning the Pocket S2. GDC 2025 kicks off on Monday, March 17, which means we solely have to attend a few days at first is revealed.