Since Nintendo doesn't do it... Ayaneo creates its own modern DS console

If there’s anything we can say about it Nintendo is that the hardware they present is usually quite innovative, one of the reasons why their consoles tend to sell so much, since we can see how they occupy several positions in the top 5 best-selling consoles. And one of the designs that people liked the most was that of DSthat’s why some companies are looking to bring back this style of console but more modern, as has been done Ayaneo.

When we think of a Nintendo-DS It’s normal that its iconic shape comes to mind, since ultimately it’s one of the Japanese brand’s best-known video game consoles, and it’s also the best-selling to date. But due to technological advancements and the power required by games, Nintendo

decided to abandon this design, because its later versions did not have much success, but thanks to several companies we will find this particular style of console again.

What does Ayaneo’s modern DS offer?

Components that can be found in the console Ayaneo Flip DS they obviously have nothing to do with those that the Nintendo DS had, since ultimately it is a console that seeks to directly compete with others like the ROG Ally. This is why obviously the hardware it integrates must be of the latest generation, even if this obviously implies that its price is quite high compared to other consoles.

And in the end it is a portable video game console which contains a Ryzen 7 7840U in its cheapest version or a 8840U GPU in its most expensive model, which if added to the o ther configurations of 16/32/64 GB

of RAM Yes 512GB/1TB/2TB storage SSDwe can see how prices oscillate between 700$ and the 1200$. Obviously, depending on the version, the games work better or worse, but ultimately one of the reasons why one can end up buying it is to be able to emulate the games of both versions. Nintendo-DS since the 3DSso opting for the most powerful model may not be the best option.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Ayaneo Flip DS

This console offers a large number of reasons why you could buy it, but there are also some that can make us decide not to, because in the end it is a considerable investment. That’s why we’re going to tell you about some of the pros and cons that this modern DS from Ayaneo offers.

Benefits:

It offers a 7″ screen of fairly good quality.

The most basic version can play triple A games with low/medium graphics with good performance.
It offers great emulation capacity for Nintendo DS and 3DS games, being able to take advantage of the lower touch screen.
The operating system it uses is Windows, which allows great compatibility in general both in games and in emulators.
The two screens can be used separately and you can also use the extend or duplicate functions.
Both displays are touchscreens, which makes switching between them simple and precise.
The joysticks, although “recessed”, are comfortable to use and very precise.
The design, although larger than the original DS, is comfortable to use.

Against :

It’s not as portable as the original DS, as it takes up more space.
The price is quite high, ranging between $700 and $1,300.
Much like the original Nintendo DS, the design that connects the top screen to the rest of the hardware can break easily.
The D-Pad, with its flat design, is uncomfortable for some games.