Looking to experiment and put that secondary screen to good use?

Well, youre in for a treat.

Just like theAyaneo 2S, the Flip DS maintains a premium vibe throughout its entire spec sheet.

Ayaneo Flip DS closed next to original 3DS with Pokémon themed cover plate

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The D-pad also benefits from this, but its inherent flatness does put it at a disadvantage.

Shifting onto ergonomics, Im honestly surprised with how nice the Ayaneo Flip DS feels in the hand.

Does it feel as comfortable as holding a Steam Deck?

Ayaneo Flip DS sitting on woodgrain desk

This is obviously subjective, but I think the Ayaneo Flip DS is a bit of a looker.

By that, I mean both panels fit flush within the gadget and feature ordinary-sized bezels.

Before I move on, I want to point out that the Flip DS doesnt wear any RGB lighting.

Side view of Ayaneo Flip DS

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Did you forget to toggle the portable PC from power-saving mode to extreme?

Youll be able to do it without minimizing anything.

Cant get the on-screen keyboard to pop up?

Close up of Ayaneo Flip DS D-pad and left thumbstick

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Theres a button in the quick menu for that.

For my tests, I selected a few3DS gamesfrom my collection and ran them through Citra a reliable emulator.

Its time to remove our heads from the retro clouds and talk about PC performance.

Close up of Ayaneo Flip DS buttons and right thumbstick

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After all, we are talking about a handheld with a powerhouse Ryzen APU and a bucketload of RAM.

Should you buy the Ayaneo Flip DS?

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Ayaneo Flip DS back ports and triggers

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Ayaneo Flip DS with quick menu displayed on second screen

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Ayaneo Flip DS with Zelda: A Link Between Worlds cutscene on screen featuring Gannon

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Ayaneo Flip DS handheld with Zelda: A Link Between Worlds gameplay featuring Link and Dampe on screen

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