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KONKR Pocket Block

Sub-$80 Game Boy vertical Android

KONKR Pocket Block white Game Boy-style vertical Android handheld with 3.33-inch 4:3 LCD
KONKR (AYANEO)Android 12 (AYASpace / AYAHome)
Price$79–$109Score80/100Bat3,500mAh, USB-C PDWt165g (113.2 x 77.4 x 19.8 mm)
Price checked Oct 2026
  • 3.33" LCD 960x720 4:3 (~360 PPI)
  • MediaTek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MC2, no fan (heat spreader)
  • 165g, 113.2 x 77.4 x 19.8 mm; no analog sticks
  • Android 12 with AYASpace / AYAHome; ships end of October 2026
Where to buy
Find on AmazonAYANEO Store (Global)
2GB/32GB Original Grey $79 (list $89); 3GB/64GB $99 (list $109). Early bird checked 2026-10-05.Contains affiliate links.
Our verdict

The KONKR Pocket Block is AYANEO's $79–$109 Game Boy vertical: Helio G85, 3.33-inch 960x720 4:3 LCD, 165g, Android 12, no sticks, shipping end of October 2026. Buy the 3GB/64GB SKU. Skip it for PS2 or analog 3D; that is the Pocket Advance or Mangmi Air Y.

Editorial verdict based on this device's catalog specs, pricing, and scores — not a hands-on lab review.

Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
  • Cheapest AYANEO Android Game Boy shell
  • Pocket 8/16-bit plus PSP/Dreamcast without a stick
  • Buyers who want a vertical under $100 this month
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
  • Preorder; AYANEO says shipping begins end of October 2026
  • Helio G85 is weaker than Pocket Advance G90T; PS2 is not the mission
  • No analog sticks; 2GB/32GB is Original Grey only on Shopify
  • Android 12 plus AYANEO overlay on 2GB RAM will feel tight
  • Early bird $79 / $99 still live 2026-10-05 (list $89 / $109)

Full specs

Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.

SpecKONKR Pocket Block
Display3.33" LCD 960x720 4:3 (~360 PPI)
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85 (Mali-G52 MC2)
RAM2GB or 3GB LPDDR4X
Storage32GB or 64GB + microSD
Battery3,500mAh, USB-C PD
Weight165g (113.2 x 77.4 x 19.8 mm)
WirelessWi-Fi 5, BT 5.0
PortsUSB-C, microSD, 3.5mm
OSAndroid 12 (AYASpace / AYAHome)

Sources and availability

Official store: Preorder. Status can change; confirm before ordering.

Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PS1 / GBA
90
PSP / DC
78
PS2 / GC
42
Portability
96
Value
94

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KONKR Pocket Block Preorder: $79 Helio G85 Game Boy Android, Ships End of October (2026)

AYANEO opened KONKR Pocket Block preorders on September 28. Helio G85, 3.33-inch 960x720 4:3 LCD, 165g, Android 12. Early bird is $79 (2GB) / $99 (3GB). Shipping starts end of October.

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