AYANEO has revealed the design of the cell phone it has been working on for the last four months. As many expected, it is a modern version of the Xperia Play, incorporating not only the design language but also the name.
The AYANEO Pocket PLAY is a modern take on Sony Ericsson’s ill-fated handheld, with a slider design that hearkens straight back to 2011. Several other recent devices, such as the ANBERNIC RG Slide and the MCON magnetic control, also incorporate slider mechanisms.
However, it is important to highlight that this is the first sliding gaming cell phone launched in almost 15 years.
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A view from the inside
When opened, it reveals a D-pad, buttons and two touchpads. AYANEO calls these touchpads “smart touchpads” and has committed to using similar technology in its upcoming Pocket VERT handheld.
The controller also features the company’s trademark AYANEO button, indicating that it will come with a set of software improvements aimed at notebookspresent on your other gaming devices.
There’s also a button that appears to open an application menu, as well as another mysterious button with an unclear function. It points to the bottom right corner, which could indicate a picture-in-picture mode.
Minimalist and modern
The smartphone’s design is minimalist, yet modern. There are two camera lenses on the back, with a flush finish and no protrusions. And there are four side buttons on the top of the device, with the volume rocker and power button located between them.
The USB-C charging port is located at the bottom of the phonewhich means you probably won’t be able to play games while connected to the charger.
Two sets of holes, which are likely stereo speakers, are also found on each end of the device. The positioning looks like it would be blocked by your palms when gaming, but we’ll need to test it to confirm.
An additional set of holes on each side indicate active cooling, something few phones have.
Availability
Today’s reveal features two color options: white/silver and black. The white version is very similar to the PSP Go, but both feature AYANEO’s signature minimalist design.
The device is part of the company’s REMAKE Retro series, which “combines innovative modern technology with the reproduction of classic designs.”
In any case, AYANEO CEO Arthur Zhang had already hinted that the device would not have the most powerful chipset available. This likely rules out the Snapdragon 8 Elite and above, although full specs have yet to be revealed.
Details about the AYANEO Pocket PLAY’s specifications, pricing, or availability have not been revealed, but the Kickstarter pre-launch page is now live. Interested parties can sign up to receive notifications.
This is the first time AYANEO has launched a device via Kickstarter instead of Indiegogo, which may be a result of recent policy changes that have delayed shipping on several campaigns.
Source: AYANEO.
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