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Ayaneo’s first Android phone looks like a return of the Xperia Play

Retro gaming handheld manufacturer Ayaneo has finally revealed the design of its first Android phone, which has been teased since August. Fittingly, it too is a throwback – to 2011’s Sony Ericcson Xperia Play.

The Pocket Play has a screen that slides up to reveal a full set of inset physical controls, including a D-pad, ABXY fact buttons, and two circular touch pads. There are twin sets of shoulder buttons round the back of the phone too, though no sign of a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Unfortunately, that’s all we know. The Pocket Play is only confirmed to launch “soon,” and the Kickstarter campaign page doesn’t reveal a single spec.

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