AYANEO Pocket EVO Review: Too Many Hiccups

Retro Game Corps January 27, 2025
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The Pocket EVO is AYANEO’s latest high-end Android device, and it’s a strange mix of excellent high points and miserable low points. Let’s explore what makes this handheld so interesting (and frustrating). More info: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pocket-evo-7-1080p-165hz-oled-android-handheld/x/18018320#/ Turnip drivers: https://github.com/K11MCH1/AdrenoToolsDrivers/releases/tag/v25.0.0_r7 AYANEO thermal statement: https://ayaneo.com/article/866 Thermal FAQ from AYANEO: https://ayaneo.com/article/868 BassDerek video: https://youtu.be/BpJXcqQwba0?si=DJag5XrMQB1A8ocI This was a review unit sent to me by the manufacturer. All opinions are my own, they did not see this review ahead of time, and no money was exchanged in any way. Ways to support this channel: RGC merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/retro-game-corps?ref_id=35456 YT channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZQiN0o7f36H7PaW4fVhFw/join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrogamecorps Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/retrogamecorps Timestamps: 00:00 introduction 01:16 specs and pricing 04:37 size comparisons 06:45 good, mostly good, and bad 07:30 look and feel 09:52 triggers 10:49 battery life 11:38 controls 15:24 ergonomics 16:48 software and fan 21:37 screen 25:56 performance testing 31:22 awful audio 34:38 chipset compatibility 37:15 thermals and stability 42:02 summary (likes and dislikes) 44:08 why would you get this? 46:50 conclusion Find me on Discord! https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Theme song written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts: https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/track/my-first-day-at-the-retro-game-corps More music here: https://www.patreon.com/ourghosts/posts Keyboard shown in my videos: https://bit.ly/RGCnuphy ^^ use code "RGC10" for 10% off your order Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that here: https://retrogamecorps.com/about/ This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. #AYANEO #emulation #androidgaming

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