A handheld maker is launching gaming phone with shoulder buttons
What's the story
AYANEO, a brand known for its handheld gaming devices, has announced its entry into the smartphone market. The company recently shared a teaser video of the upcoming AYANEO Phone on YouTube. The clip gives a glimpse of what to expect from this unique device that combines mobile phone features with those of a gaming handheld.
Design details
Shoulder buttons to be used when holding phone horizontally
The teaser video shows the silhouette of the AYANEO Phone, revealing a dual rear camera setup. But what really sets this device apart is its physical shoulder buttons, which are likely to be used when holding the phone horizontally. The company had previously hinted at a sliding form factor for the phone during a summer product sharing session.
Market competition
It could be an alternative to Xperia Play
Given AYANEO's history of pricing its products at a premium, the AYANEO Phone would be expensive. However, it could give tough competition to other gaming smartphones from ASUS and REDMAGIC. The phone will fall under the company's Remake branding, which features remakes of retro consoles and devices. This makes it a potential modern-day version of the Sony Xperia Play. However, it remains to be seen how this device will fare in the US market, which is notoriously difficult for newcomers.