Ayaneo announced that he developed his first Android game phone with a physical controller. With the end of the patent time of Xperia Play, legal obstacles for sliding design have disappeared.
The design patent, which was registered by Sony in 2011 and remained valid for 14 years, ended on June 21, 2025. Immediately after this development, China -based Ayaneo shared the first slide phone project with Android -based and physical game keys. The announcement was made in the last part of the company’s annual roadmap presentation, which lasted about four hours. The device, whose prototype is not yet shown, will be equipped with a shift mechanism similar to the classic Xperia Play. It is stated that the phone can be used as both mobile and portable game console.
This device is inspired by Sony’s patent of the scroll control order of Sony dated 2011. The main reason why a similar telephone could not be developed by other companies for many years was that this patent was within the scope of protection. Only hours after the patent is expired, Anbernic, another manufacturer, RG SLIDE has launched the game device. Ayaneo’s product will be the first example of a device to be available as Android phone in this form. This creates a new alternative for users looking for a game experience in the mobile device form.
The company has hardware experience in this field. Ayaneo before Pocket S, Pocket DS And Slide Like Android and Windows -based portable game devices. Thanks to his cooperation with Qualcomm, Snapdragon G3X GEN 2 And G3 GEN 3 developed models using processors. It is estimated that the new slide phone will also work with one of these processors. Ayaneo’s current production infrastructure can provide an advantage for the mass production of an Android phone in this form.
Mobile Game Devices were introduced the day Sony’s design patent ended
The new phone has a sliding physical controller, expanding the entry options other than the screen touch in mobile games. This design will offer ease of use, especially for retro console emulation and online multiplayer mobile games. Xperia Play Although it shows similarity with Ayaneo’s product, the modern Android version will be much more advanced with its powerful processor and current connection options. In addition, this design PSP GO And T-Mobile G2 It is seen that it also carries references to such devices. How to contribute to the game performance of physical keys will become clear when the device is released.
On the other hand, there are some limitations that the new phone will face in the global market. In particular, regulations in the US and the abolition of new customs exemption limits may affect the sales price of the device. This change, which will enter into force on 29 August 2025, will increase import costs. This can lead to higher price reflected on the consumer. Similarly, Nintendo and some manufacturers have begun to increase the prices of game devices. Ayaneo’s device may also be affected by this trend.
In addition, the competition in the mobile phone market is quite busy. The market shares of brands such as Apple and Samsung create a serious obstacle for new companies. Moreover, it is not only to develop hardware, but also elements such as mobile network approval, software update policy and service support are decisive for consumers. Ayaneo has no telephone experience in these areas so far. Therefore, this device can be available for sale in a limited number and in certain markets due to its first trial.
The company has not yet provided clear information about the release date, price and technical specifications of the phone. However, the Qualcomm cooperation and game -oriented design approach shows that this device will be in parallel with Ayaneo’s current product range. If this device Snapdragon 8 Genes 3 or G3X GEN 3 If presented with a strong chipset such as, it can be an alternative option for performance -oriented mobile players. On the basis of the previous products, a starting price of USD $ 599 (about 19,950 TL with current exchange rate) can be foreseen.
As a result, the re -on -the -agenda of mobile devices with shifted physical controllers can redefine the mobile gaming experience. This phone, developed by Ayaneo, combines the forgotten design of a period with today’s technology. Other manufacturers are expected to develop similar devices in this field. Especially with the end of Sony’s patent time, more producers gained freedom of turning to this design. Developments are quite, new information about the production and sales process of the device will be shared.