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A Design Reminiscent of the Nintendo DS, Supercharged with Ryzen
The AYANEO Flip 1S DS taps into nostalgia by leveraging the dual-screen concept of the Nintendo DS, yet it boasts a much more robust spec sheet. This device features a foldable, portable design that reveals a main 7-inch OLED screen with 1080p resolution, capable of reaching 144 Hz and 800 nits of brightness. Below it, a larger 4.5-inch LCD touchscreen, more expansive and sharper than its predecessor, displays 1620×1080 resolution at 550 nits. All of this runs on Windows 11, effectively turning the console into a mini portable PC.
Top-Tier Processor and Active Cooling
Under the hood, the Flip 1S DS sports an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor. This Strix Point chip features 12 Zen 5 cores and a Radeon 890M GPU based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture. It also includes an XDNA 2 NPU for AI processing. Coupled with LPDDR5X memory and a PCIe 4.0 SSD, this setup is designed to handle AAA games and demanding multitasking smoothly. To prevent overheating, AYANEO has included a vapor chamber supported by an active ventilation system.
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Revamped Controls for Greater Precision
In terms of controls, AYANEO opts for electromagnetic TMR joysticks without dead zones, boasting a 1000 Hz refresh rate. Linear Hall effect triggers and redesigned buttons offer improved feedback and a longer travel. While maintaining a standard layout, the device gains in precision. A six-axis gyroscope, dual-axis vibration motors, and an optical sensor acting as a mouse round out the features.
An Interface Suited for Multitasking, Yet Without a Keyboard
The secondary screen is more than just a gimmick: it can display system stats, game guides, or serve as a hub with AYASpace 3.0, which introduces a “Snowfield” pause mode and new productivity features. No keyboard version has been announced yet, unlike the first generation. In terms of connectivity, it includes two USB4 ports, a microSD card reader, and a headphone jack. No price or release date has been communicated so far, but given the specs, a price point around 1000 euros wouldn’t be surprising.
What’s the Verdict?
It’s a superb device that wealthy retro gaming enthusiasts might love, but that’s not all, given its presumed power. However, there’s a big question mark over the real utility of the secondary screen. It makes sense on a Nintendo DS, but without dedicated games or apps, it may end up underused. We’ll have to wait and see! Are portable Windows consoles something you might be interested in? I personally love my Rog Ally X, which I reviewed here before!
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