At $179, The Pocket Micro Classic Is AYANEO's Cheapest Device Yet | Time Extension (www.timeextension.com)
from ktec@feddit.uk to retrogaming@lemmy.world on 11 Mar 09:37
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AYANEO has recently launched the Pocket Micro Classic, a refreshed version of its Android-based handheld device. This new model comes with a lower price point at $179, $20 cheaper than the original, making it the company’s most affordable device yet.

The AYANEO Pocket Micro was praised for its compact design and aesthetic appeal. This new iteration retains those strong points, together with the powerful MediaTek Helio G99 chipset.

One notable difference is that it no longer includes dual analogue sticks. Both the Pocket Micro and Pocket Micro Classic can emulate up to the Dreamcast era.

In your opinion, is the absence of sticks a significant drawback?

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porcelainpitcher@lemmy.today on 11 Mar 10:14 next collapse

If we can play Yoshi’s Island & Sonic w/out sticks, I think we’ll be okay. Although I don’t know what games this will have…

Valmond@lemmy.world on 11 Mar 10:30 next collapse

That looks like my dream favourite phone that emulates all old GBA & DS stuff

SatyrSack@feddit.org on 11 Mar 14:50 collapse

This would be awful for DS, no?

Valmond@lemmy.world on 12 Mar 08:07 collapse

Don’t you see the second, foldable, screen in the screenshot 😁 ?

MajorHavoc@programming.dev on 11 Mar 13:10 next collapse

Neat. I’ve been holding out for a new higher quality retro emulator without sticks. The old games I want to play don’t use sticks, and the sticks make it harder to carry in a pocket.

AntiBullyRanger@ani.social on 11 Mar 18:47 collapse

What a joke. At that same price you can buy a Google Pixel preowned and retrofit the same.