🎮

LostInConsoles

Your Gateway to Retro Gaming Reviews

Pocket ACE

Pocket ACE by AYANEO, priced around $329, Horizontal retro handheld, running Android 13, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, with a 4.5 inch display

Share This Console

Copy or share this page.

X Facebook WhatsApp
Pocket ACE
View more photos
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE
Pocket ACE

Specifications

63 of 65 catalogued fields are filled in for this handheld. Anything the catalogue has not recorded is labelled Not documented rather than estimated.

Identity

Brand
AYANEO
Release Date
2025 / 05
Price
$329 - $699 (Hover for detailed prices)
Pricing category
$300 - $400, $400 - $700

Form factor & shell

Form Factor
Horizontal
Shell material
Not documented
Colors
Black, White, Gray
Dimensions
176 mm x 82.5 mm x 18.4 mm
Weight
310 grams
Cooling
Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts

Operating system

Operating System
Android 13

Performance

System on a Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
CPU
Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra
CPU cores
8 Cores
CPU threads
8 Threads
CPU clock speed
3.36 GHz
Architecture
ARM
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno A32
GPU cores
1 Core
GPU clock speed
1.0 GHz
RAM
8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X
Performance rating
5/10 · B-

Display

Screen size
4.5 inch
Screen type
IPS Touchscreen
Resolution
1620 x 1080
PPI
432.67 PPI
Aspect ratio
3:2
Screen refresh rate
60 Hz
Screen lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)

Battery & charging

Battery
6000 mAh
Charge port
USB-C Bottom facing
Storage
Internal 128 GB (UFS 3.1) / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD

Controls

D-pad
Cross Upper placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3 / Hall) Lower placement
Face buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical Analog Triggers
Extra buttons
Fingerprint/Power, LC/RC shoulder buttons, Volume +-
Rumble
Not documented
Volume control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness control
Menu
Power control
Button

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi (#?), Bluetooth 5.3
Video output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Audio output
USB-C audio out Bottom facing
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
Sensors
Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Hall effect joysticks & triggers

Emulation grades

Game Boy
A
Nintendo Entertainment System
A
Sega Genesis
A
Game Boy Advance
A
Super Nintendo
A
PlayStation 1
A
Nintendo DS
A
Nintendo 64
A
Dreamcast
A
PSP
A
Sega Saturn
A
GameCube
A
Wii
A
Nintendo 3DS
A
PlayStation 2
A
Wii U
A
Nintendo Switch
C+
PlayStation 3
C
Emulation limit
Gamecube, Wii, 3DS, PS2, Wii U all fully playable, most Switch fully playable

Where To Buy

Marketplace rows use affiliate-friendly links where available. Average price stays based on the console database, not live per-store pricing.

Store Price
Amazon
Amazon search results
 $329 - $699 (Hover for detailed prices)
Indiegogo
Imported from spreadsheet hyperlink
 $329 - $699 (Hover for detailed prices)
AliExpress
AliExpress search results
 $329 - $699 (Hover for detailed prices)
Alibaba
Alibaba search results
 $329 - $699 (Hover for detailed prices)

Affiliate disclosure and terms are linked in the footer.

Pocket ACE Buying Guides & Comparisons

Where this handheld is ranked against the alternatives, and the head-to-heads that compare it directly.

Quick Take

The long-form editorial block is being regenerated, so this quick summary is built from the latest console specs.

Pocket ACE is a retro handheld from AYANEO.

Its horizontal design keeps the hardware focus clear for players who already know the shape they prefer.

The device runs Android 13, which shapes setup, frontend options, and day-to-day usability.

Inside, the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chipset sets the ceiling for emulation and overall responsiveness.

Playable Games

Games shown here match systems this handheld can run at a B grade or better.

Pocket ACE — Frequently Asked Questions

Every answer is built from this console's own catalogue record. Where the record is empty, the answer says so rather than guessing.

Is the Pocket ACE an official AYANEO product?

The console database lists the Pocket ACE under the brand AYANEO. It does not document whether the Pocket ACE is an officially licensed AYANEO product.

When was the Pocket ACE released, and what does it cost?

The console database lists the release date as 2025 / 05 and the price as $329 - $699 (Hover for detailed prices) for the Pocket ACE.

What chipset and how much RAM does the Pocket ACE have?

The console database lists the system on a chip as Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2, the CPU as Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra, and the RAM as 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X for the Pocket ACE.

What are the Pocket ACE's dimensions, weight and battery?

The console database lists the dimensions as 176 mm x 82.5 mm x 18.4 mm, the weight as 310 grams, and the battery as 6000 mAh for the Pocket ACE.

Which systems can the Pocket ACE emulate well?

The console database gives the Pocket ACE a grade of B+ or better for 16 systems: Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance, Super Nintendo, PlayStation 1, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PSP, Sega Saturn, GameCube, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 2, and Wii U.

Where can I buy the Pocket ACE?

The marketplace rows shown for the Pocket ACE are search and marketplace links, not a verified live price feed. The console database does not verify live prices or stock, so check the linked marketplace listings for current availability.

Sources & Editorial Notes

  • Specifications are taken from this handheld's entry in the Lost In Consoles catalogue, which is compiled from manufacturer documentation and public filings. How we compile device data.
  • Empty fields are published as Not documented. Nothing on this page is estimated, inferred or carried over from a similar device.
  • Spotted an error? Send a correction.