I just found the Sony Xperia Play tribute I've been dreaming of — this retro gaming handheld takes me back to 2012
The Ayaneo Pocket Play is a new gaming handheld that resembles the classic Sony Xperia Play. It features a sliding display that reveals physical gaming controls and is lightweight for extended gaming sessions. Despite its nostalgic design, some users may find the build quality lacking.
- ▪The Ayaneo Pocket Play is designed to evoke memories of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play from 2011.
- ▪It includes a 6.8-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 165Hz and various gaming controls.
- ▪The handheld is lightweight, making it suitable for longer gaming sessions, but some users may perceive its build quality as flimsy.
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Gaming Handheld Gaming I just found the Sony Xperia Play tribute I've been dreaming of — this retro gaming handheld takes me back to 2012 Hands-On By Sanuj Bhatia published 3 June 2026 Ayaneo's Pocket Play feels like the Xperia Play reborn for 2026. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Sanuj Bhatia / Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter There's no shortage of gaming handhelds here at Computex 2026.
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