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TL;DR AYANEO is teasing another “Micro” gaming handheld inspired by retro consoles.
It doesn’t say whether the Micro 2 will also be identical to the Game Boy Micro and limited to GBA emulation.
While the previous versions were priced under $200, we could see a price hike for the second generation.
There is an abundance of Android or Linux-powered gaming handhelds that replicate the same design as icons from the past. However, one that absolutely nails the retro vibe without a hitch is the AYANEO Pocket Micro, one of the best pieces of hardware for Game Boy Advance emulation. It also has a special “Classic” edition that looks like a screen stacked between buttons on a classic NES controller (just like the Game Boy Micro). But with more than two years under its belt, the AYANEO Micro is due for a refresh. Thankfully, the company is now working to deliver it.
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AYANEO recently announced on X that it will soon launch a successor to the Micro. In the teaser, AYANEO calls the upcoming Pocket Micro 2 “Retro’s New Icon,” suggesting another take at a classic console. However, the brand reveals little about the device itself or whether we’ll continue to see the same NES-inspired aesthetics and GBA emulation, especially since the previous version had too much power for GBA alone, even with 4X upscaling.
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We’re unsure about the other concerns, but we definitely hope for an upgrade to the battery, which was far from impressive on the Pocket Micro Classic.
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