Ayaneo Pocket DMG Vertical Retro Handheld Review
mmorpg.comAyaneo just released its latest retro gaming handheld with the Ayaneo Pocket DMG. It’s a premium, Game Boy-inspired handheld that’s more than up to the task of emulating everything from the Atari to the PS2to playing the latest and greatest Android games. In fact, it’s one of the most powerful retro gaming handhelds you can buy today, but with the price that starts at $339 and ranges all the way to $589, you’ll need to covet what it’s trying to accomplish beyond simply playing retro games.
Specifications
- Current Price: $339 — $589 (IndieGoGo)
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Ayaneo Pocket DMG — First Impressions and Key Features
The Ayaneo Pocket DMG couldn’t have come at a better time for me. Over the last month or so, my oldest son has discovered my Game Boy Color. It has filled me with a unique joy seeing my 10-year-old son enjoy the very same console I spent so many hours with an unbelievable 26 years ago. Because of this, I’ve already been reliving some of the nostalgia that comes with rediscovering an old source of enjoyment and sharing that with another.
So, in a way, you might say that I was the ideal target for Ayaneo. The Ayaneo Pocket DMG is heavily inspired by the Game Boy Color. It does so with the clear intention of pulling you back in time, clearly messaging that this is a handheld devoted to vintage games.
Ironically, it’s also quite powerful. It’s outfitted with the SnapDragon G3x Gen 2 processor. It’s cutting edge, and frankly overkill for the types of games the Pocket DMG’s design first brings to mind. That also applies to its memory and storage. Depending on how much you’re willing to spend, you can outfit it with anywhere from 8GB to 16GB of memory and up to a full terabyte of storage.
The display is also absolutely fantastic for device like this. It’s a 3.92-inch OLED touchscreen and features a 1240 x 1080 resolution with a classic 4:3 aspect ratio. This lends it a high pixel density of 419 PPI for a very crisp picture that can take full advantage of
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