AYANEO Pocket Play Revealed: A Modern Twist on the Xperia Play

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AYANEO Pocket Play Revealed: A Modern Twist on the Xperia Play

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Forget foldables—2026’s hottest gadget might just slide into your life.

AYANEO, best known for ultra-cool handhelds like the Pocket DMG, is dipping its toes into smartphones with the Pocket Play—a modern love letter to the old-school Xperia Play. No specs yet, but the teaser? Pure nostalgia with a twist. Slide the screen up, and bam—you’ve got ABXY buttons, a D-pad, Start/Select, and two magic touchpads that double as joysticks or trackpads. It’s like your 2010 gaming dreams got a sleek aluminum upgrade.

That red button on the left? Suspiciously placed. Could be a secret shortcut, turbo function, or just AYANEO’s way of saying, “We know you’re gonna obsess over this.” (Spoiler: We are.)

Cameras? Probably “good enough.” Battery life? TBD. Price? Hopefully not “buy-a-car” level. But here’s the real question: Do we actually need a gaming phone… or do we just miss sliding things open like it’s 2012?

Drop your thoughts—and your pre-order cash—below. The Pocket Play isn’t out yet… but the hype already feels like a retro game with perfect save points. 🎮✨