Beyond the Alphabet is a weekly column that focuses on the tech world both inside and out of the confines of Mountain View.

It's an exciting time to be a fan of gaming, as we've seen an abundance of devices released in the past year, with more on the horizon. I mean, Valve just announced the Steam Machine and Steam Frame, while dual-screen handhelds like the AYN Thor and AYANEO Pocket DS are modern versions of the 3DS powered by Android.

However, there's a flip side (get it?) to the entire experience that has, unfortunately, reared its ugly head recently. When I pre-ordered the AYANEO Pocket DS back in August, I did so under the expectation that it would ship in October. Not only is it now the middle of November, but I have no idea when it will show up. Plus, those who have received thei

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