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Ayaneo Reveals Pocket Play, a Slider Android Phone With Built-In Gamepad

Ayaneo previews a controller-first slider phone with specs, price, and launch timing still undisclosed.

Overview

  • The Pocket Play features a sliding display that exposes a D-pad, ABXY buttons, two circular touch pads, and twin shoulder buttons.
  • Ayaneo published a Kickstarter page that lists a launch "soon" but omits all technical specifications, pricing, and a release date.
  • Coverage presents the device as Ayaneo’s first smartphone positioned as “more than a phone,” aimed at handheld-gaming and emulation enthusiasts.
  • Reporters compare the design to Sony Ericsson’s 2011 Xperia Play and note parallels with Anbernic’s RG Slide released earlier this year.
  • The Verge highlights the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack and describes a sleeker look that may suggest a higher price than the RG Slide’s $189, which remains unconfirmed.