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  • Ayaneo Horizontal handheld: cheaper alternative to Pocket Mini Classic

    Ayaneo Horizontal handheld: cheaper alternative to Pocket Mini Classic

    Key Takeaway

    – Ayaneo is allegedly developing multiple handhelds beyond the Pocket Block, including a horizontal variant and a cheaper vertical option.
    – The new devices may use a 4:3 120 Hz display and a cheaper plastic shell, positioning them as alternatives to Pocket Micro/Classic.
    – A May 21 sharing session is announced for official reveals, with branding cues like Bitwave and Retro Power appearing in leaks.

    Ayaneo reportedly expanding its line with new handheld forms, including a vertical Pocket Block and a horizontal variant. The leaks suggest the Pocket Block could be a cheaper option compared to the Pocket Vert, which currently lists around 369 on major retailers. There’s chatter that Ayaneo is cooking up more than just that model, hinting at additional devices in the works.

    Ayaneo has also shown indicators of a horizontal alternative to the Pocket Block, and the imagery includes the Bitwave branding alongside Retro Power marks. These tags are familiar from Ayaneo’s catalog across handhelds and accessories, reinforcing the company’s branding ethos. The visuals imply a broader strategy beyond a single device line, potentially signaling multiple launches.

    Footnotes in the leaked material point to a 120 Hz display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, though one control button near the ABXY cluster appears altered in the image. This raises questions about the legitimacy of the render and the final hardware design. If genuine, the shell material seems to lean toward plastic, which would position the device as a more affordable alternative to the Pocket Micro and Pocket Micro Classic, both of which sport glass fronts and metal chassis. A formal reveal was tentatively planned for May 21 during an official session.


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  • New Ayaneo Vertical Handheld Surfaces: Cheaper than the Pocket Vert

    New Ayaneo Vertical Handheld Surfaces: Cheaper than the Pocket Vert

    Key Takeaway

    – Ark: A new Ayaneo handheld, the Pocket Block (also called Bitwave in renders), is emerging with a compact vertical form factor and a plastic shell.
    – Design cues suggest a cheaper Pocket Vert alternative, featuring marked ABXY buttons, a large D-Pad, three bottom pill buttons, and a likely Android OS with an overview/options button.
    – Hardware layout includes right-side power and volume, left-side two customizable buttons plus microSD, bottom-mounted speakers, USB-C, and a headphone jack; heat dissipation grille behind the display.

    Ayaneo hasn’t announced a new handheld in months, and that shouldn’t be surprising considering it is yet to begin shipping the Konkr Fit Windows handheld that was unveiled in January. However, that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been working on new products, as a report has revealed details of a new vertical handheld called the Ayaneo Pocket Block.

    Unconfirmed design details emerge for Ayaneo Pocket Block

    First reported by RetroDeadFred, evidence of the handheld was discovered on manuals.plus. The manual provides several images of the handheld, but for the real deal, RetroDeadFred was able to find renders of the handheld from another source, although the images show the handheld is called Bitwave and not Pocket Block. There’s a chance “Bitwave” is a codename, since Ayaneo handhelds that actually fit into the pocket have “Pocket” in their names.

    Cheaper feels, plastic shell and visible display glass

    With respect to the design, the Ayaneo Pocket Block seems like a cheaper alternative to the Pocket Vert. Its shell is made of plastic, and so are the buttons; and the only place that has glass is the display. Below the display is a triple-slit grille, which the manual says houses a microphone. Next to the microphone is the AYA button (AYAWindow interaction button) and on the far right is a power indicator LED.

    Controls hint at a familiar layout with a twist

    Unlike the Pocket Vert whose action buttons are not marked, the ABXY buttons are marked on the Pocket Block. There’s even a pill-shaped outline around the buttons that is reminiscent of the SNES controller. The D-Pad looks fairly large, and below it are three large pill-shaped buttons. Two of the buttons are Start and Select, while the third button is simply labelled as “=”. If we could take a guess, it would be that this is probably an overview button or options button considering the device runs Android.

    Front and side button placement described

    The Pocket Block has its power button and volume rocker on the right side while the left is home to two customizable buttons and the microSD card slot. The back of the handheld directly behind the display has a grille for heat dissipation. The shoulder buttons are placed where your fingers would naturally rest when holding the handheld. The images also show that the Ayaneo Pocket Block has its speakers at the bottom, and they flank the USB-C port and headphone jack.

    What we know about specs and timing

    There are no technical specifications of the Pocket Block yet, but it is only a matter of time before that surfaces.

    • No official specs released yet
    • Renders suggest a pocket-friendly vertical form
    • Android likely, given the overview button hypothesis

    RetroDeadFred on X

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