The AYANEO Pocket Play is part phone, part gaming handheld

AYANEO Pocket PLAY — A Gaming Phone with the Soul of a Handheld, Officially Unveiled – YouTube

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14 years ago I began my journey in this industry, first cutting my teeth over on Android Central. In that barmy year of 2011 one device stuck out to me — the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. A smartphone with a dose of PlayStation gaming.

Fast-forward to 2026 and its spirit lives on, albeit not through Sony. AYANEO, known for its extensive range of handheld gaming PCs and other portables that…