Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is a high-quality 4:3 handheld with surprisingly poor screen quality that doesn't match its hefty price tag. Oh and for some reason they omitted the 3.5mm headphone jack yet again.
More info (non-affiliate): ayaneo.com/product/AYANEO-Pocket-S-Mini
AYANEO Pocket Air Mini giveaway: gleam.io/HM2qq/rgc-ayaneo-pocket-air-mini-giveaway
(the giveaway is now over, congratulations to Sriram who won!)
AYANEO 2026 Service Improvement Plan: reddit.com/r/ayaneo/comments/1qa8t1j/ayaneo_2026_service_improvement_plan
Black frame insertion video: youtu.be/d2GS7wDa2XI
Android handheld starter guide: youtu.be/I4mqgcDYZFo
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: store.retrogamecorps.com
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:18 specs and pricing
06:26 AYANEO struggles
09:09 unboxing and impressions
10:57 size and ergonomics
13:29 the controls
17:29 audio testing
18:25 poor screen quality
25:38 software experience
27:26 game testing
33:40 summary (likes and dislikes)
37:49 conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#AYANEO #emulation #retrohandheld #handheld #android
The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is a high-quality 4:3 handheld with surprisingly poor screen quality that doesn't match its hefty price tag. Oh and for some reason they omitted the 3.5mm headphone jack yet again.
More info (non-affiliate): ayaneo.com/product/AYANEO-Pocket-S-Mini
AYANEO Pocket Air Mini giveaway: gleam.io/HM2qq/rgc-ayaneo-pocket-air-mini-giveaway
(the giveaway is now over, congratulations to Sriram who won!)
AYANEO 2026 Service Improvement Plan: reddit.com/r/ayaneo/comments/1qa8t1j/ayaneo_2026_service_improvement_plan
Black frame insertion video: youtu.be/d2GS7wDa2XI
Android handheld starter guide: youtu.be/I4mqgcDYZFo
Ways to support this channel:
RGC merch: store.retrogamecorps.com
YT channel membership: youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join
Patreon: patreon.com/retrogamecorps
Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps
Timestamps:
00:00 introduction
01:18 specs and pricing
06:26 AYANEO struggles
09:09 unboxing and impressions
10:57 size and ergonomics
13:29 the controls
17:29 audio testing
18:25 poor screen quality
25:38 software experience
27:26 game testing
33:40 summary (likes and dislikes)
37:49 conclusion
Find me on Discord! discord.gg/retrohandhelds
Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts:
ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps
More music here: patreon.com/ourghosts/posts
Keyboard shown in my videos: bit.ly/RGCnuphy
^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: retrogamecorps.com/about
This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
#AYANEO #emulation #retrohandheld #handheld #android
