AYANEO’s Flip 1S DS, a dual-screen handheld gaming PC, boasts a clamshell design that feels like a nod to the Nintendo DS while packing the muscle of a modern mini PC. In other words, this is what a modern Nintendo DS could look like.
The Flip 1S DS folds neatly in half, protecting its screens and controls in a way that makes it perfect for travel. Open it up, and you’re greeted by a 7-inch OLED main display, boasting 1920 x 1080 resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a dazzling 800 nits of brightness. Below it sits a 4.5-inch IPS secondary screen, rocking 1620 x 1080 pixels and a 3:2 aspect ratio at 550 nits.
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Powering this dual-screen dynamo is AMD’s Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, a Strix Point APU that’s become the go to processor among handheld makers. With 12 Zen 5 CPU cores and a Radeon 890M GPU built on RDNA 3.5 architecture, it’s designed to chew through AAA titles and demanding multitasking without breaking a sweat. Paired with LPDDR5X memory and PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, the Flip 1S DS promises snappy load times and smooth performance. A large vapor chamber and active air cooling keep thermals in check, ensuring you can push the hardware hard.
The joysticks are TMR electromagnetic mediums with a 1000 Hz polling rate, promising zero dead zones and drift-free precision. Linear Hall effect triggers add another layer of responsiveness, while the standard gamepad layout—D-pad, ABXY buttons, and shoulder triggers—has been refined with longer button travel and sharper feedback. The redesigned stepless hinge is a subtle but welcome touch, letting you adjust the screen angle for handheld, tabletop, or desktop use with ease. Dual USB4 ports, a MicroSD slot, and a headphone jack round out the connectivity.
AYANEO’s updated AYASpace 3.0 turns the secondary screen into a productivity hub, with features like a “Snowfield” pause mode and enhanced keyboard/mouse emulation. You can adjust settings, monitor performance, or even run a second app without interrupting your game.
Pricing and availability are still under wraps, and given the premium hardware—OLED display, high-end APU, and refined controls—expect a steep entry point. AYANEO’s history suggests a price that could rival high-end handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally X, which retails around $799.
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