AYANEO has permanently sold out its Pocket Micro 2 handheld, leaving the market without further supply of the device. This limited production run matters to retro gaming enthusiasts because it closes the door on acquiring this specific hardware configuration. Buyers seeking a compact Snapdragon 865 unit must now look to the secondary market or accept that the device is no longer available through official channels.
AYANEO confirms permanent sell-out of limited handheld run
The Pocket Micro 2 is a small form factor handheld built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and Adreno 650 GPU. It pairs this chipset with either 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and offers 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The device features a 3.5-inch LCD screen with a 960 by 640 resolution in a 3:2 aspect ratio.
Pocket Micro 2 Specifications
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- GPU: Adreno 650
- RAM: 6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X
- Display: 3.5-inch 960 x 640 LCD
- Production: 100 units
AYANEO limited the total production of the Pocket Micro 2 to exactly 100 units. The company claims this hardware delivers faster launch speeds, more stable performance, better compatibility, and smoother gameplay compared to its predecessor. These performance improvements target users who want a reliable experience for retro gaming on a small screen.
A moderator for AYANEO confirmed the permanent sell-out status and explained the reasoning behind the strict production cap. John Nee stated that the company does not want to sell the device at an unreasonably high price, so they chose to stop selling rather than inflate costs. This decision prioritizes fair pricing over volume sales for this niche product.
AYANEO is currently looking into the possibility of producing more units if market prices do not spiral out of control. However, the company has not made any commitment to a restock at this time. The Pocket Micro 2 remains a rare item with a fixed production run of 100 devices.
Source: NotebookCheck
