This new Windows handheld has massive Nintendo 3DS vibes

No need to clam up...

AYANEO FLIP DS 1 open with another one closed to the right
(Image credit: AYANEO)

AYANEO has launched the AYANEO FLIP 1S DS, a new generation of flip dual-screen Windows handheld devices. This upgrade of the original AYANEO FLIP DS looks to be both a gaming and productivity workhorse.

Most importantly, the clamshell returns capturing the joy of popping your DS in your pocket and flipping it open when you’re ready to dive into a game.

While the vibe is retro, the specs are definitely now. The AYANEO FLIP 1S DS features a 7-inch 1080P OLED main screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, the screen's brightness reaches up to a superbright 800 nits.

Perfect then for both fast-paced action games and visually rich adventures.

Beyond its visual capabilities, the AYANEO FLIP 1S DS features hardware upgrades from its predecessor, enhanced AI computing power, and dual-screen interactive experiences. It also, slightly bizarrely, aims to serve also as a productivity tool for users on the go – a strange place to look at a spreadsheet, but why not?

2 AYANEO FLIP DS 1's, both open but facing in opposite directions showing off the dual screens

(Image credit: AYANEO)

The AYANEO FLIP 1S DS looks like a tribute to classic gaming feelings while incorporating modern technology and functionality. And for that, it gets a massive Shortlist thumbs-up.

It is also landing at a time when handhelds have never been more — given the recent Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox handheld news.

Morgan Truder
Staff Writer

Morgan got his start in writing by talking about his passion for gaming. He worked for sites like VideoGamer and GGRecon, knocking out guides, writing news, and conducting interviews before a brief stint as RealSport101's Managing Editor. He then went on to freelance for Radio Times before joining Shortlist as a staff writer. Morgan is still passionate about gaming and keeping up with the latest trends, but he also loves exploring his other interests, including grimy bars, soppy films, and wavey garms. All of which will undoubtedly come up at some point over a pint.

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