Ayaneo is best known for its retro gaming handhelds, but the company has now confirmed its first phone will be coming soon. Ayaneo briefly teased that it was working on a phone back in August during the event where it unveiled the dual-screen Pocket DS. Of course, many of the company’s gaming handhelds run a custom take on Android, so putting a cellular modem in one isn’t much of a stretch.
We don’t know much about the handheld. The video offers a quick glimpse at a pretty standard-looking rectangle. There are dual cameras in the top-left corner, and you can make out what appear to be shoulder buttons. Android Central has suggested that the Ayaneo phone could have a sliding design similar to the Sony Xperia Play, where the controls are hidden beneath the screen, but it’s impossible to tell from the video.
Ayaneo wouldn’t be the only company on the market with a gaming-focused phone, but modern versions typically eschew physical controls. They tend to be phones first and foremost, but with high-end chips and cooling to help them handle demanding games. Physical controls are usually reserved for accessories, but maybe the Ayaneo phone will buck that trend. Of course, we don’t even know if the Ayaneo phone will be coming to the US or not, so don’t get too excited just yet.
This is an exciting development for Ayaneo! Their focus on retro gaming has garnered a lot of fans, and it will be interesting to see how they translate that experience into a phone. Looking forward to more updates on this!
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how they’re branching out into the smartphone market while still tapping into that nostalgic vibe. It’ll be fascinating to see how they incorporate retro gaming features into the phone.
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how they’re branching out into the smartphone market while still maintaining their retro gaming focus. It’ll be intriguing to see if they incorporate any gaming features into the phone, possibly appealing to their existing fanbase.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating to see how they’re branching out into the smartphone market while still embracing their retro gaming roots. It’ll be interesting to see if they integrate any unique gaming features into the phone, given their background.
I completely agree! It’s intriguing to see how they plan to incorporate their gaming expertise into a phone. With the growing demand for mobile gaming, it’ll be interesting to see what unique features they might offer to stand out in such a competitive market.
Absolutely! It’ll be interesting to see if they include features like customizable controls or game emulation capabilities that could set their phone apart in a crowded market.
Great point! Customizable controls would definitely enhance the gaming experience on a phone. It’ll be fascinating to see how Ayaneo integrates their retro gaming expertise into a smartphone format.