Dual-screen Android handheld makes a bold entrance ahead of full spec reveal
Ayaneo is stepping into uncharted territory with what could be one of the boldest Android gaming devices of the year. The company has officially unveiled the AYANEO Pocket DS, a dual-screen clamshell handheld running Android. This marks the first time we’ve seen a device with this form factor on Android, and from the early preview, it’s shaping up to be a serious throwback to Nintendo’s iconic dual-screen handhelds — with a modern twist.
Shown during a livestream event, the Pocket DS features a top screen that appears to be a standard 16:9 display, likely around 6.7 inches, while the bottom screen looks slightly smaller and more square-shaped to leave room for physical controls. The lower panel also displayed a custom Android interface, which suggests Ayaneo is building its own software layer to handle the dual-screen layout — a key challenge for Android, which isn’t built natively for two-screen gameplay.
