AYANEO Unveils Details on the Pocket Vert

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AYANEO Unveils Details on the Pocket Vert

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Meet the AYANEO Pocket Vert: a sleek, vertical handheld that’s less “powerhouse” and more “Game Boy luxury edition.”

It’s got a gorgeous 3.5″ 1600×1440 screen, diamond-cut shoulder buttons, and a full-metal body that screams “I’m expensive but also kinda cute.” But here’s the twist: it’s powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1—weaker than its predecessor, the Pocket DMG. Huh? Turns out AYANEO isn’t trying to beat your Switch. They’re aiming for the Analogue Pocket crowd: retro purists who want a minimalist, premium-feeling device for GB/GBC gems. No sticks? Check. Touchpad instead? Yep. It’s basically a Game Boy with a $300 price tag and a crystal-textured finish.

Colors? Black, white, or Lava Red (the latter costs $20 extra—because why not?). Storage and RAM options are slim, accessories are classic (leather case? yes please), and the Indiegogo page is live. Launch? Probably January.

If you’re after a sleek, nostalgic pocket gem with zero bloat… this is your baby. If you want to run Switch emulators or indie AAA titles? Keep your Pocket DMG handy. This one’s for the purists—and the people who love a good design statement.