The Pocket DMG Is Here | The Best Snapdragon Vertical Handheld!

[@braindead2813]

$339 for early bird and $449 for full release is asking too much. You could buy a steam deck for that.

[@gregharder2765]

What a bummer. This seemed like it could have been a smaller alternative for those that want to use Steam streaming with that touch pad. Hopefully we see more devices with that.

[@nicoful86]

woah ok

[@ancapistan]

the 64 gig one that they're selling at a loss to promote their platform? if you think of it like buying a multi-core 16gb apu with an attached OLED screen, its not an unreasonable price.

[@randomchannel323]

Or an analogue pocket from a scalper 😂

[@pedro4205]

Wow, i thought it would be something like 250 tops. They got over the top with the SOC, it can't take any advantage from the format.

[@Deathscythe91]

i was ready to buy one i saw the price i was not ready to buy one

[@tianjagara5627]

@@Deathscythe91 hahaha

[@EliHank]

It's outrageously overpriced but I'm still tempted ngl...

[@TheSilencer1776]

@@Deathscythe91 It's probably not even really outrageously priced, considering what went into it but.... is it in a lot of our price ranges for a luxury item in a shitty economy? Probably not. It's very niche, and this is why I like Nintendo's business model outside of their scare tactics toward emulation and getting content creators flagged for nothing.

[@jonathonearl482]

Same here! That's why I preordered the Trimi Brick instead.

[@zealogix]

youre not alone

[@domenico_giovannini_65]

Surely everyone wants a modern GameBoy Color for the price of a PS5...

[@Marvin.626]

considering a setup like that can emulate even the system that shall not be named for the moment, i'll say 'yes, people would'.

[@sggsquadpresents]

@@Marvin.626a joystick is missing and l2 and r2 are missing

[@rawdiggitydog]

​@@sggsquadpresents the device can also be docked

[@wxzxloo]

@@sggsquadpresentsthe touchpad is the second joystick and there are r2 and l2 get ur infos right

[@RussellB]

This is what I've been waiting for I don't care about the price

[@richardsinclair7661]

This thing is wildly powerful for the size, holy hell. I'd love to use it for 2D RPGs and such. The screen size and brightness seem perfect for that and upscaling those games on a larger display tends to turn them into pixel soup no matter what I try. Might be good for PS1 emulation too. I don't think I'd use it for PS2 or Gamecube emulation, but it blows my mind that we can emulate those systems on a device that fits in your pocket.

[@icerink239]

This thing is like a nuclear reactor in your garage, or a V12 engine strapped on a scooter xD

[@abdulmuhammad-md7xi]

@@icerink239 well technology is far more ahead than many think, it is a small nuclear reactor, that's the secret with technology after ww2.

[@srivatsankpullabhotla3245]

This is easily the most innovative release this year imo. Sucks that it is so expensive. Let's hope for cheaper iterations going forward.

[@Marbeary]

Ayeneo needs to chill a bit on the release, but this one looks so great that Nintendo might start filling a lawsuit.

[@regis4204]

3.5 jack is missing...😢

[@mattdavis9601]

LOL, I didn't catch that. That's just wonderful. Good job AYANEO.

[@EliHank]

Are we back in 1994 ?

[@stankozniewski9385]

If you don't want brain tumors from your Bluetooth earbuds I'd say we should stick to 1994​@@EliHank

[@8bitchiptune420]

There is a technology called Bluetooth

[@IncognitoActivado]

True.

[@jeslinmx22]

I had a Game Boy Color at my grandma's house when I was a kid, and we already had powerful smartphones all throughout my teenage years, but seeing something the size of the handheld I played OG Super Mario on, running maxed Genshin at 60FPS, is still mindblowing to me.

[@nerdpill6776]

this units have come a long way. wow.

[@ProtoMario]

I genuinely wish there was a way to swap sticks with d pads, I know it's not but I hate when companies put both in a vertical device.

[@MarcoR6]

I know nothing about its power, performance, etc, etc, but damn that's a gorgeous device!

[@sloppynyuszi]

3:41 specs right here

[@XFactorSports]

Been absolutely captivated by this the moment it was announced. I dock my handhelds, so the extra power is welcomed for when I throw this on the TV.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

He couldn't change the aspect ratio on the tv in the video

[@shino56]

​@Moes_Prep_and_Tech Nothing the app second screen can't fix hopefully.

[@const3llations_370]

@@Moes_Prep_and_Tech easy fix

[@serventofallah1426]

Having two analog sticks would be cool

[@suburbanl3g3nd497]

@@serventofallah1426 Unfortunately, having no analog sticks would've been cooler for me lol

[@OSIRIS.P]

​@@suburbanl3g3nd497 what are you even talking about, the raw power of this processor is totally wasted on this without a right analog and the size lol.

[@serventofallah1426]

@@suburbanl3g3nd497 they could have made that bit swappable with that design and price tbh

[@suburbanl3g3nd497]

@@OSIRIS.P I see no reason it needs either stick because I'd only ever use that much power plugged into a TV and then I can just use a wireless controller that has actual ergonomics. Control sticks on something this small always seems like a waste to me because I'd never play something mobile on such a cramped device.

[@michaeldarby8050]

@@suburbanl3g3nd497 Then obviously you wouldn't buy this device. Just say that.

[@DillonAngle]

Can the trackpad act as mouse input? Could you try playing Old School RuneScape on this if so? Either the Android client or maybe Runelite running through Winlator?

[@daniel.santos]

Such a beautiful looking console

[@FirebrandChris]

Can’t wait for mine to arrive

[@Nqd-r6r]

@@FirebrandChris you can’t wait to break the law and commit copyright infringement?

[@FirebrandChris]

@ I have no idea what you’re talking about. I plan on playing my legally owned Android games and watching KZbin on it.

[@Andy.Something.]

@@Nqd-r6r 🙄

[@Nqd-r6r]

@@Andy.Something. don’t be a criminal. This piracy is coming to an end very soon and you don’t need a lawsuit

[@cannonball8885]

@@Nqd-r6r I have thousands of illegal ROM's. You can't do anything about it either lol

[@priyanshusharma1812]

I wish they added an option for atleast a 4g sim that'd be cool as then you could replace your phone with this

[@RomuloAndrade]

well, we can already emulate those systems with a device that fits our pocket for half the price :P This is the luxury super premium option

[@priyanshusharma1812]

@@RomuloAndrade yea but it'd be nice to have imo as then you could do cloud stream on the go with 5g as well.

[@XFactorSports]

In terms of game testing, would love to see if the touchpad works out well for navigating something like the bottom screen of DS and 3ds emulation.

[@manuelrodriguez9972]

If I could use it also as a Phone, then it would’ve been an easy buy.

[@andr3w_hilton]

Great video, thanks for the review. Can I ask what the black and green pixel game is that show in the final seconds of the video?

[@ShawnFrost2692]

Thanks For The Video ! 😊

[@randomcommenterurl]

I love the look & trackpad! Can’t afford the price

[@tom611]

I definitely want to see PC/x86 emulation on it. That's about the only reason I can see with going for a trackpad instead of a right joystick.

[@malikkelly]

There are vids of what this chip can do with such

[@const3llations_370]

there are hundreds of videos on this chipset and its x86 emulation capabilities

[@tom611]

@@const3llations_370 ​ @malikkelly Thanks for the replies, but I'm looking more for the experience on this particular handheld, not just the chipset. I'm looking for how well the odd layout is for PC emulation, as I don't personally see the want/desire for a touchpad for the average Android game or console emulator, but maybe it'd be good for PC emulation.

[@hommie2450]

I literally just bought and received a Anbernic RG40XX-V because I read it was the best vertical handheld! I was going to be pissed.... until I saw the price of this! Sheesh

[@galvatr0n.ver552]

i love my 40xxv. i gotta post a video of the custom rick and morty theme i made for mine.

[@maimaibiri9045]

I agree with others, the price is not it, this is more a collectors item.

[@jammycooks]

Can you try PSX or PS2 games that utilize both sticks with trackpad? I'm wondering if games like Ape Escape are possible.

[@dougieripley7089]

This is awesome, pfft "too much power" 😅 have you not used a current flagship phone lately. Now I'm interested in handhelds glad you got to check this one out ETA 🎉

[@auggieaxiom5726]

thats why i use this handhelds awesome flagship camera to take a picture of my phone playing those amazing mobile games

[@BrianHallmond]

Better than Miyoo Mini??? 😅

[@edwinvaniersel]

@@BrianHallmond no

[@ashurafreedan]

the ayaneo ceo dies if he doesnt release a new device every month

[@armandogerardodeleonchitica]

Same with anbernic

[@dazbrugernavn]

that screen looks AMAZING!

[@martinwalker6172]

I really wanted one of these but couldn't afford to pre-order when they came out. I think ultimately (although this looks amazing) it worked out for the best. I got the RP Mini and it's perfect for me with the aspect ratio better fitting the games I mostly want to play, and the glass front on my black version coupled with the OLED screen means that I don't even see bezels when I swap to GBA or GBC etc.

[@rawdiggitydog]

The rp mini doesn't have bezels

[@DARTHSKATER7]

I was gonna buy one and then saw the price..... Yeahhh already got an oled steam deck. Great looking but I can't justify another emulation device for that price

[@TheSanctus17]

Looks fantastic and I want one, but way too expensive and I really don't need it. They need to stop with the prices though. I guess it will get worse soon, probably triple in price. I love the features and had this come out a few years ago, I would have jumped at it. Nice video review as always. I just don't need any more portable emulation options. I feel like this model is just too late, but it looks great!

[@c331hunt]

That price is wild.

[@Mezthecreator]

The pricing is outrageous

[@siopao4sale]

cool! if only mihoyo would finally support android control for GI this would be awesome

[@FuturamicR88]

Cool looking device and great break down. Would love to see some jak and daxter and star wars racer revenge if you get the time.

[@DanVille1000]

$340 is insane

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

This screen is nice. Hope other handhelds use it. Not that I want this to fail.

[@mrsnippysnoopa8300]

i'd love to see more gme using the mouse mode in games, and if the remapper works with it. ideally, i'd love to see something like the quake and doom ports tested with it. maybe a ds game or two, like call of duty or metroid prime hunter.

[@alexq2930]

Im amazed we get stuff like this that nobody really wants and still dont get a N64 handheld or a handheld with an N64 layout to play those games properly.

[@JayE-e2q]

If people want to buy it let them it’s their choice there life it’s cool unique and will probably keep its value in the long run Can’t wait for mine to come

[@raw415]

This is awesome!

[@TheSilencer1776]

I would be intrested to see how this handles the newest version of Winlator. Now you throw that in working well, and the possibilities are literally endless if it handles emulation on top of emulation like a champ. Plus obviously endless PC games, steam and/or streaming games. Like most people have said here though, "dat price doe" 😮

[@Marvin.626]

about systems... is it possible to check if the Ultra64 games (KI1, KI2 and Cruisin USA, via Retroarchs Mame cores) work, as well as the Sega ST-V games (also Mame)?

[@cboyardee]

Im fortunate enough with money to burn so this definitely appeals to people in my situation

[@oracle-0018]

I must say you are going to burn a hole through my pocket!

[@Symbiiote]

I want this so bad. My dream device!

[@lamontwatson8904]

I rather buy one of these and be done than a million Anbernic devices

[@Vaskomyr]

It's nice for sure. I don't think I heard any real comment on those triggers though? The l2/r2 are they touch pad or is that a large rocker? If it's a rocker then that is just strange and could limit the use. As one comment said it would be nice if they would make one of these that allowed you to swap button configurations, probably the biggest issue with a lot of consoles is the controls were so varied before they settled on the current norm. If it had different face button 'modules' if you will, that would swap out that would make this an add to cart right now. I'd love to have a face button set for sega, a n64, and a gc layout as well. I know that may sound like a lot, but for what they're charging, I don't think that's a crazy idea at all. Then at least the experience would be closer to what you expect and that d/c from what is on screen in some games doesn't make you trip up from what is in your hands.

[@HikaruAkitsuki]

I never thought, one time, we gonna play our modern games on a Gameboy.

[@TheViandeSechee]

Something very interesting : so there is an Oled display at 4 inch (well 3.92 here). I would love to see this on the Rp Mini ! Edit : I was wrong, this is not a 4:3 screen. It's a 8:7.

[@ele.zer0696]

Ur Descriptions R Great! I Hope this Praise is Enough to Pay for them Anyway I Love Them

[@AidenFroste2692]

Hi ! Are the gifts for any version of the console?

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

This thing is so sick, but I just can’t give up my firstborn child like Ayaneo wants me to when you can get something like the Retroid mini for hundreds less.

[@KhalidTheSequel]

I’m unsure about the touchpad. A touchpad interface sounds great-until I saw you _trying_ to use it as a joystick. I'd love to see AYANEO's trackpad mode for 3D android games; watching you play _Genshin_ and _Minecraft_ using the control stick emulation got me worried lmao.

[@dgevert]

Anyone with experience with a Steam Controller knows two things: SteamInput is essential for getting the most out of the trackpads, and using a trackpad to emulate a joystick is the worst way to use it.

[@TabMusicChannel]

tv out gameplay in full 1080?

[@chengong388]

For something so outrageously powerful one would wonder if it can emulate Switch, rather than any retro console.

[@gtabro1337]

Hey man, would love to see some proper GC or PS2 games that use the right stick i.e. pad a lot, I am somewhat not sold on a touch pad instead of a joystick but maybe it’s a bias.

[@caramelzappa]

analog stick placement makes it a non-starter from go. Either remove it entirely or put it somewhere comfortable. Then you get to the price, which is just absolutely insane.

[@const3llations_370]

price isnt insane at all . Look at the fucking chipset dude. There isnt another device on the market with this same chip that is cheaper.

[@caramelzappa]

@const3llations_370 The chip is honestly irrelevant. The control scheme and screen aspect ratio means only D-pad centric retro games are going to make sense to play on it, which don't require much power. The machine is not worth that price for the actual reality of games that will be played on it.

[@cedric15773]

@const3llations_370 That’s literally the problem. No one asked for that chip in a Gameboy form factor. No one is gonna play PS2 or Switch on a tiny vertical. The chip literally kills this device, because it bloats the price far beyond what anyone would find reasonable for a device of this form factor.

[@JC.CopyCrea]

Winlator plz

[@AD-ll4iz]

what would you guys get The Pocket Dmg or Retroid Pocket 5

[@lustrafemme]

if there was a clamshell second screen attachment for this that turned it into one of those DMG104 style handhelds, i'd probably get it

[@MajorOSC]

automodelista is hard to emulate; TRUE. - because any device it runs on is at risk of getting thrown across the room out of rage and frustration. Personally I've only been able to run the game for about 3 minutes at a time before the rage sets in. Fun fact Automodelista remains the only game to have ever been programmed by people who have never driven a car once in their lives. It was very behind it's time for the time... like pre-automobile times. Truly one-of-a-kind. lol.

[@jimmerseiber]

I hope they put the bag up for sale. Would love to put my analogue in it.

[@bagzhansadvakassov1093]

To me, this is what Analogue Pocket 2 supposed to be. But , AP decided to gain mad profits, instead of hearing out gamers. And I think I will vote Ayaneo, but not as soon.

[@eltsunamitropical9020]

Could you demonstrate, for pcsx2, Fifa Street 2, Dragon Ball z Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Metal Gear Solid 3 Subsistence, and Pro Evolution Soccer 2012? Thank you so much for always giving good videos about emulation. 💪💪

[@fityp]

I would love it if you could test the Android version of Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy 6 pixel remaster. What I am curious about is how the games handle the 4:3.

[@SynthetiThespis]

WOW! The trackpad has got me very intrigued. It might feel better to play some ScummVM point and click games. I don't have a vertical handheld yet or anything from ayaneo- this might be it. I love the square screen of my RGB30 so it's nice to see more variation of that.

[@march15th]

The price is definitely gonna do some DMG to your pocket

[@sinangokceoglu9093]

In UK almost same price with rog ally. Good luck bro 😂

[@Guitario666]

Wow thats crazy.

[@randomchannel323]

Yeah other countries get shafted with pricing compared to USA. PS5 Pro is $1200 in Australia

[@IronicSonic83]

Would love to see PSP's Killzone and Motorstorm games running on this!

[@DisgorgeX]

They are huffing paint with those prices, Jesus Christ.

[@AD-ll4iz]

no headphone jack?

[@roasty80]

Cheaper to buy an analogue pocket. Plus you get accurate lag free fpga

[@roadrash2005]

But this can play psp games

[@icerink239]

​@@roadrash2005 and PS2, and Switch, and PC

[@dantethesaint7]

​@@roadrash2005 I feel like the aspect ratio isn't ideal for PSP

[@const3llations_370]

analogue pocket is garbage compared to this. not even close.

[@roasty80]

@@const3llations_370 how is open fpga garbage compared to a system that costs more and only plays gameboy. Please explain

[@chuckbartowski7739]

The CPU from Qualcomm is insanely expensive. Considering that, I do not think the price is too high. Other devices (non-handhelds) running that or similar QC chips are often even more expensive. Considering the use case, it is too expensive nonetheless. But if you have a use-case for this exact niche with the most powerful SoC, this is it.

[@user-pf3gf3mp3f]

Hi, one question can you turn the device off and on like a switch in the middle of a game and play without boot it up again `?

[@piero914]

It's an android device so yes

[@jasynchronous]

What is the battery life like?

[@andmetoo]

Is pocket dmg buttons clicky ?

[@kiDchemical]

I think this thing might outperform my PC lol. I always prefer d-pad but something this beefy needs two analog sticks IMO. I guess it comes down to that touchpad. Could you possibly even play some PC games with an emulator?

[@KaguyaH]

So they've justified the power with a high price tag (it has the power to emulate Switch) But the design has a singular stick, clearly not meant for GCN/PS2 and up emulation. Whatever they were smoking when they designed this, I'd really like some.

[@rustkitty]

The shell and colors look gorgeous, but the stick & touchpad makes me recoil in angry confusion and the price seals the no-deal. As a primary vertical handheld user I will stick with my rg406v. It may look a bit bulbous and dumb, but it's so comfortable, works good enough so far and it's ½-⅓ the price (depending if there are still early bird slots when you read this). I don't think it's worth it unless you are really hell bent on vertical handheld PS2 emulation for some reason and don't mind the off putting virtual right stick.

[@Milan5605]

and can you install windows 11 or linux?

[@MaTTTaX]

love the look except for the analogstick sticking out so much - one thing anbernic does good

[@Andysothea]

Remind me of a sleeper gamboy handheld if yall catch my drift!

[@ele.zer0696]

Holy Shit Look at That Whip at High Res My Ancestors R Scared lol

[@elektronzer3809]

that "shoulder" bag suspiciously looks like a purse to me.

[@Saif0412]

🤣

[@martinharding]

Its a satchel, Indiana Jones has one.

[@AlanZeino]

You can wear a purse, no one will care if you wear a purse

[@Thunderbird1337]

440€?? spitting my coffee all over the desk... wtf?! Absolutely insane. My guess is that there's no big target group for this. Even the Analogue Pocket with its nice perfect OLED and its individually designed FPGA chip layout "only" costs half of that price. And this made sense at least for hardcore Gameboy fans who wanted to have the perfect Gameboy experience without emulation. I highly doubt that many people are willing to pay >400$/€ for an emulation handheld. They should've used less strong hardware (limit it to N64, PS1 and 3DS emulation, that's totally sufficient) to keep the price much lower. I would buy such a device for 200€ immediately with this case, this display and hardware which can emulate 3DS.

[@yourtubeccount]

wasn't this product already available, and a video on it 5 months ago. i don't understand

[@retrogamingnmore2513]

@@yourtubeccount no it was not. It was previewed a few months ago the release was always November

[@mattdavis9601]

AYANEO is the Sony Xperia of handhelds. They announce everything like half a year before they're ready to ship them. It's weird.

[@RedSunUnderParadise]

So long as it can run Nikke.

[@mr.axolotl6827]

the design is charming

[@JACK-xy5jg]

Like PS5 Pro price?

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

At that price, I'll just use the phone already in my pocket for anything my RG35XXH can't handle.

[@ele.zer0696]

Although Im Wandering if Itll Run Monster Monster Hunter OutLanders &If I Get the 16Gb Ram Will It Run Monster Hunter Wild or CyberPunk? I Know What Im Asking Is UnReasonable Sorry

[@lorddeecee]

I didnt know that blank space was a touch pad, that’s really cool!

[@BenLiuChungHin]

Switch games please! I know.. Big N watching though.. but want to see how powerful the G3X is..

[@ChrisBro095]

Cool idea, but I fail to see the purpose besides novelty. You would be better off with a steamdeck for the price (449) EB:339. 1 Analog stick *insert AVGN yelling: what were they thinking?!*

[@liksoonlo]

I own more than 10+ handhelds including Ally X and Deck LCD. If you buy this, you're outta yer mind.

[@AmbulanceWaitTimes]

I'd rather get like an odin 2 mini or something the price is too dear