AYANEO Launches Konkr Pocket Advance With Game Boy Advance Design
AYANEO is selling a budget-friendly retro-style handheld that guides newcomers into Android emulation, with a reviewer calling it an excellent entry device despite the soft buttons and limited power for demanding games.
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AYANEO has released the Konkr Pocket Advance, an Android-based handheld with a design modeled on the Game Boy Advance. The 3.5-inch LCD display has a 3:2 aspect ratio at 960x640 resolution. It runs Android 12 on a MediaTek Helio G90T, with a 4000mAh battery. Two models are on sale: $89 with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, and $109 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
The Konkr Pocket Advance follows the same horizontal layout as the Game Boy Advance, with a D-pad and Start/Select on the left and ABXY buttons plus labeled K and = buttons on the right. The K button opens quick settings, and the = button returns to the home screen.
AYANEO described the device as remaking a classic design and reproducing a beloved retro icon. The controls include large L1/R1 buttons that extend to the sides, with L2/R2 inside, a power button, and a round button that can be assigned functions. The bottom houses a microSD slot, USB Type-C port, headphone jack, and volume wheel.
The device weighs 224g and includes a vibration motor. A reviewer noted the D-pad and ABXY buttons are soft pads that require almost no force, and the Start/Select/K/= buttons are silicone. After booting, the system recommends emulators, and pressing download gets the apps ready. The reviewer found PlayStation 2 games too demanding and suggested using it for PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Game Gear titles.
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