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Ayaneo Pocket VERT reimagines Game Boy form factor with a touchpad and long-lasting 6,000mAh battery

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of handheld gaming, Ayaneo continues to stand apart by treating portability as an experience rather than a specification. Its newest handheld embodies that philosophy with quiet confidence, merging high-end performance with a level of craftsmanship and material intention that feels decidedly premium. Every curve, texture, and component has been considered not just for function, but for how the device lives in the hand, resulting in a compact form factor that feels effortlessly capable and thoughtfully designed.

Meet the upmarket Pocket Vert, which has an Android-powered handheld that’s crafted out of a full CNC-milled unibody construction. The handheld has a full glass front panel fitted with a 3.5-inch high-resolution LTPS display having 1600×1440 resolution (at 615 ppi), 60Hz refresh rate, and 450 nits peak brightness level. In their latest teaser video, Ayaneo has revealed that the device will be positioned flush in between the flagship Pocket DMG and budget gaming controllers like Anbernic RG40XX V. This certainly will fill the gap, and the sweet spot mobile gamers were craving.

Designer: Ayaneo

The company teased the handheld earlier this month on November 5, revealing the design and some specifications. Now, in a fresh Product Sharing Session, they’ve revealed multiple prototypes that’ll ultimately morph into the compact handheld. Touted as a premium Game Boy clone, it’ll come in three color options: Black, White, and Red, with matching buttons. Measuring 86x143x20mm, the classy little gadget is smaller than the Pocket DMG. Despite the petite form factor, it has a 3.5mm jack and a USB-C port at the bottom. The Pocket Vert should have enough power under the hood as it is seen running the God of War title, which requires a good amount of processing fuel.

Section below the D-Pad and buttons is a touchpad, which the player can map to various button configurations or sticks. The touchpad is completely invisible and beyond the physical buttons for a less intrusive functionality. Just like the DMG, this one has a wheel called the MagicSwitch key for added functionality. It is used to toggle the volume control levels, short-pressed to mute, and long-pressed to trigger the function menu. As is clear from the naming convention, the handheld is targeted towards vertical retro handheld enthusiasts.

Ayaneo has confirmed the device packs a 6,000mAh battery and bottom-firing speakers for a satisfying playing experience. Depending on the processor fitted inside, the battery life could be excellent for such a small gadget. That said, there is no detail about the release date and other vital hardware information. We can expect the remaining fog to clear with another official sharing session in the coming days.

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NEO S Mobile Kit gets you ready for ergonomic smartphone gaming with CRKD’s controller

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Mobile gaming is here to stay and numerous brands are trying to cash in to this buzz with mobile gaming controllers that turn your powerful smartphone into a handheld gaming machine. Now premium gaming brand CRKD, known for Nitro Deck+ handheld and NEO S controller, wants to try its prowess as a mobile gaming controller.

They’ve released two innovative accessories dubbed NEO S Mobile Kit and Wall Display Kit for mobile gamers. Both these gaming accessories are developed in collaboration with Accessories maker Mechanism. As the name suggests, these are compatible with CRKD’s existing line-up of gaming controllers – most notably the NEO S.

Designer: CRKD

The NEO S Mobile Kit gives you the freedom to mount your iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra, or other gaming-capable devices to the NEO S controller. That’s perfect for playing AAA titles like Resident Evil, Fortnite, CODM, PUBG, Asphalt Legends or Real Racing. One thing that you need to consider though is the weight of the premium smartphones which can sometimes weigh down the whole setup. So, I presume CRKD has sorted that out to some extent. Hooking on the kit’s elements to the controller and your smartphone is pretty simple, all you have to do is attach the magnetic grip to the smartphone and mount the extension arm on the controller. The gaming accessory makes more sense for Apple users since it is MagSafe compatible.

Coming on to the Wall Display Kit, the idea is straight-forward, you can add a permanent mounting position on your wall to display your CRKD hardware when not gaming. The kit comes with Adhesive Wall Mount, NEO S Grip, universal grip (for other devices) and adhesive mounts. The NEO S Mobile Kit comes for $30, and the Wall Display Kit retails for $35 which I think is a little overpriced. That said, if the NEO S Mobile Kit aligns with your mobile gaming needs, only then it should be considered for buying. As for the Wall Display Kit, the buying decision completely depends on your budget.

According to Jack Guinchard, Global Brand Manager for CRKD, “would broaden the scope of use for CRKD products and bring new ways to use and display our range of gaming collectibles.” He further claimed that “Mechanism is a perfect fit for the CRKD community.”

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