{"id":144063,"date":"2026-05-18T08:05:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/a-modern-inexpensive-game-boy-handheld\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T08:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T08:07:17","slug":"a-modern-inexpensive-game-boy-handheld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/18\/a-modern-inexpensive-game-boy-handheld\/","title":{"rendered":"A modern, inexpensive Game Boy handheld?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-content-wrapper=\"true\">\n<div class=\"e_f\">\n<div class=\"e_St\" style=\"max-width:1920px\"><picture class=\"e_qg\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;aspect-ratio:1920 \/ 1080\"><source sizes=\"(min-width: 64rem) 51.25rem, 80vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AYANEO-Pocket-VERT-Game-Boy-Mario-Golf.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AYANEO-Pocket-VERT-Game-Boy-Mario-Golf-64w-36h.jpg.webp 64w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AYANEO-Pocket-VERT-Game-Boy-Mario-Golf-1000w-563h.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AYANEO-Pocket-VERT-Game-Boy-Mario-Golf-1536w-864h.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AYANEO-Pocket-VERT-Game-Boy-Mario-Golf-675w-380h.jpg.webp 675w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AYANEO-Pocket-VERT-Game-Boy-Mario-Golf-300w-170h.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AYANEO-Pocket-VERT-Game-Boy-Mario-Golf-1280w-720h.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AYANEO-Pocket-VERT-Game-Boy-Mario-Golf-840w-472h.jpg.webp 840w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"e_1v e_Tt\">\n<p>Nick Fernandez\/Android Authority<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\" class=\"e_ek e_e e_Y\">\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new AYANEO handheld called Pocket Block has been leaked online via images and a user guide.<\/li>\n<li>The leak shows a Game Boy-style handheld that could be cheaper than the firm&#8217;s Pocket VERT.<\/li>\n<li>Our own digs also revealed a 3,500mAh battery and 10W wired charging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>We thought the Ayaneo Pocket Vert was one of the best handhelds for Game Boy emulation, due to the familiar form factor and premium design. However, the price of this device was also quite high. Now, it looks like another Game Boy-style AYANEO handheld is on the way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_7l e_6l\" data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t want to miss the best of <em>Android Authority<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_mn\"><picture class=\"e_qn e_rn e_qg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_rg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Lite@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_light@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><picture class=\"e_qn e_qg\" style=\"padding-top:31.51%;aspect-ratio:676 \/ 213\"><source sizes=\"9.375rem\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png.webp 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png.webp 64w\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img class=\"e_rg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"9.375rem\" title=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png 676w, https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x-64w-20h.png 64w\" alt=\"Google Preferred Source Badge Dark@2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/google_preferred_source_badge_dark@2x.png\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>Images and user manual show a Game Boy-style handheld with a few differences compared to the Pocket Vert. For one, it looks like it&#8217;s made of plastic instead of the Vert&#8217;s metal-and-glass combo. Previous handhelds offered an AYANEO function key between Start and Select, while the Pocket Block has an AYANEO key below the screen, as well as a Menu button between Start and Select. Otherwise, we can also see a USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>The AYANEO Pocket Block User Guide explains more details about the handheld&#8217;s design and various I\/O options. It&#8217;s confirmed to have a microSD card slot and two customizable buttons on the left (mapped to the Xbox and back buttons by default), power and volume keys on the right, and a pair of speakers on the bottom corners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>We were also able to confirm the existence of the handheld through an FCC filing. This listing includes the above user guide with both exterior and interior photos. And one of the internal photos confirms a battery with a rated capacity of 3,500mAh. This is much less than the Pocket Vert&#8217;s 6,000mAh capacity. The attached test report (see fifth image) also mentions what could be a 3,500mAh battery, 10W wired charging, and Bluetooth 4.1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"e_e e_Y\">\n<p>In any case, the plastic design and switch to a much smaller battery suggest that the AYANEO Pocket Block can be a budget handheld. In contrast, the Pocket VERT has a recommended price of $269. Should we expect the Pocket Block price to be under $100? Well, the RAM crisis has caused a massive increase in handheld prices, so you probably shouldn&#8217;t hold your breath. But still our fingers are crossed regarding budget pricing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-container-type=\"content\">\n<div class=\"e_8c e_Y\">\n<p>Thank you for being a part of our community. Please read our comment policy before posting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nick Fernandez\/Android Authority TL;DR A new AYANEO handheld called Pocket Block has been leaked online via images and a user guide. The leak shows a Game Boy-style handheld that could be cheaper than the firm&#8217;s Pocket VERT. Our own digs also revealed a 3,500mAh battery and 10W wired charging. 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