The AYANEO Pocket VERT is a vertical model that elevates the traditional retro gaming console style into a luxurious modern gadget. The body is made of high-precision CNC-machined metal, and the surface features a bezel-less design with full glass. The ABXY buttons and directional buttons are unified in a non-engraved style, highlighting a minimalistic and refined design. The main buttons use a membrane type with a diameter of 6.8mm and a shallow stroke of 0.5mm, providing a satisfying click similar to the PS Vita. Additionally, a hidden touchpad called 'MagicTouch' is placed beneath the directional and ABXY buttons, enabling pseudo-mouse operations. The screen features a 3.5-inch LTPS display with an aspect ratio of 10:9, a resolution of 1600×1400, and a pixel density of 615PPI, showcasing specifications that are exceptional for a vertical device. This unconventional screen ratio is optimized for displaying classic retro games like Game Boy, Famicom, and Super Famicom. Internally, it is equipped with a powerful active cooling fan and a large 6000mAh battery, allowing for stable long-duration gameplay while suppressing heat generation.
- ＋ Outstanding build quality and feel
- ＋ CNC-machined metal body, full glass front panel, and diamond-cut rear buttons create a luxurious design.
- ＋ Breathtaking ultra-high-resolution screen
- ＋ The display with 615PPI pixel density is very detailed, especially enhancing the beauty of retro games focused on pixel art.
- ＋ Top-class performance for a vertical device
- ＋ The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 allows for smooth operation of demanding emulators and the latest Android games.
- ＋ Excellent cooling performance and large battery
- ＋ The quiet active fan prevents overheating even under heavy load, and the 6000mAh battery provides impressive runtime.
- − Non-intuitive non-engraved buttons
- − The lack of engravings indicating button functions can make it confusing until users become accustomed to the controls.
- − Somewhat peaky controls
- − The sensitivity of the analog stick and the response of the hidden touchpad (MagicTouch) may require adjustment for fast inputs or precise adjustments in 3D games.
- − Screen ratio limitations
- − The 10:9 aspect ratio is ideal for square retro games, but modern games and video content designed for widescreen formats like 16:9 will display with large black bars above and below, reducing the effective display area.
- The 'overwhelming sense of luxury' is highly praised among the community and reviewers. While vertical gaming devices typically focus on affordability and ease of play, this device, packed with flagship-level SoC and ultra-high-resolution display, is seen as a unique offering for gadget enthusiasts. Some have remarked that it feels like an Android version of the Analogue Pocket with added power, and the display quality for Game Boy titles is highly regarded. Conversely, opinions vary on the non-engraved buttons prioritized for design over practicality and the somewhat slippery flat rear buttons, leading to a general view that it is more suited for leisurely enjoyment of classic titles in a premium environment rather than intense gameplay of action games.
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Family Computer / NES
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Game Boy
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Super Famicom / SNES
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PC Engine
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Mega Drive / Sega Genesis
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Game Gear
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Game Boy Advance
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PlayStation
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Nintendo 64
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PlayStation Portable
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Dreamcast
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Nintendo DS
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Sega Saturn
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Nintendo GameCube
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Wii
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Nintendo 3DS
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PlayStation 2
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