The Conquer Pocket Block will be smaller than the company’s previous vertical handhelds.
Ayaneo’s next retro gaming handheld is once again revisiting the iconic Game Boy design. The handheld maker announced the Konkr Pocket Block, an “extremely compact” device that will also be packed with AI features. Ayaneo didn’t reveal what these AI features are, nor what makes the Konkr Pocket Block the “world’s first AI handheld,” but we’re expecting it to be significantly cheaper than the company’s premium handhelds, which can cost more than $1,000.
Ayaneo introduced the Konkr Pocket Block during one of its streaming sessions, where company CEO Arthur Zhang gave a side-by-side comparison with handhelds and Ayaneo’s previous devices like the Pocket Vert and Pocket DMG. However, instead of the sleek and minimalist look of its other vertical handhelds, Ayaneo opted for a “retro aesthetic” and a pocketable form factor thanks to the Konkr Pocket Block.
As always, Ayaneo only showed what the Konkar Pocket Block looks like and said it will reveal more details about the handheld in the future. The biggest question surrounding the upcoming handheld is its price, but it should be more affordable than Ayaneo’s Pocket Vert, which starts at $269, as the Konkr Pocket Block will be released under the company’s budget sub-brand.
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