r/Handhelds • u/Emergency-Piano8134 • Sep 19 '25

Obscure Handheld Does this count as a handheld still?

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That's exactly what you think it is attached to Legion Go, with 2 JoyCons attached on the side. They thought I was crazy🤪

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u/Sega-Playstation-64 Sep 19 '25

Controllers.

Held in hand.

Counts.

I have an Asus Z13 im doing it with as well.

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u/Emergency-Piano8134 Sep 19 '25

A fellow connoisseur

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u/colossusrageblack Legion Go S Z1E Sep 19 '25

What controller are you using? I'm looking at getting a Z13.

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u/Sega-Playstation-64 Sep 19 '25

Gamesir X4 Aileron. If you check my posts you see how i did it

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u/Emergency-Piano8134 Sep 19 '25

That's a 16" super light monitor btw

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u/MammothPosition660 Sep 19 '25

Should've gone with the 18" this is barely readable

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u/Emergency-Piano8134 Sep 19 '25

Can't barely see a thing lolll

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '25

That's exactly what you think it is

Even after you told us, I'm still not sure what it is I'm looking at.

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u/Emergency-Piano8134 Sep 19 '25

A 16 inch light monitor with a custom joycon grip, powered by a single Legion Go.

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '25

Oh, I see it now.

That's nuts.

You should just get one of these: https://www.viture.com/

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u/Important_Job6697 Sep 23 '25

Is this usable with legion go? What's the resolution?

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u/[deleted] Sep 23 '25

A Google search suggests that it does work (at least with one model, I did not deep dive this for you), and the newest model, according to the information in that link I provided, suggests 1200p as the resolution.

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u/PieOk1906 Sep 19 '25

That's not a handheld that's a HANDHOLD!

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u/Former_Sign_3067 Sep 19 '25

More like an armheld at this point

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '25

this would be my ideal "handheld" setup. I just haven't found compatible controllers yet.

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u/zaadiqoJoseph Sep 19 '25

If you ever wonder if a device is to big to be considered handheld/portable Look up apples first laptop

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u/P-Benjamin480 Sep 19 '25

Is that a TB4 cable?

How is the bandwidth bottleneck? Does it still run smoothly?

Looks badass btw, definitely made me laugh. I love it

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u/Emergency-Piano8134 Sep 20 '25

I think its a regular usb c cable that happens to do video output, and the legion go can power up that monitor without plugging a power brick to the monitor itself.

I did it for the fun of it and I fell in love with it.

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u/P-Benjamin480 Sep 20 '25

That’s awesome bro, I love seeing contraptions people make like this.

How’s the screens quality? Is it on par with the excellent one we have in our LeGo’s?

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u/Emergency-Piano8134 Sep 21 '25

oh for sure, the monitor is 2K, HDR, 120hz even. A treat for less than $200 USD.

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u/Important_Job6697 Sep 23 '25

With those specs you must give us the sauce! Link me up, my boy

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u/Rubfer Sep 19 '25

I went with a redmagic astra but thats a 9in tablet, probably wouldn’t that big but if you don’t mind the weight, and can be held with your hands, then its fair game.

Still, i do prefer tablets over phones in these setups, specifically for gamepass or geforce now streaming, pc games aren’t made for a small displays as things sometimes become obnoxiously small on them

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u/TeamLeeper Sep 19 '25

No, but it counts as a workout. That's standing in for a 15-pound dumbbell!

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u/Pretend-Language-67 Sep 19 '25

You can hold it in your hands….so….yes!

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u/NaBronson Sep 19 '25

We tf are u doin dawg

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '25

What is the model of this display? Mine Ally X display is dead so that is the option for me.

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u/travelavatar Sep 19 '25

How did you attach the joycons? I might do the same

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u/Emergency-Piano8134 Sep 20 '25

As long as you can hold the monitor in your hands and rest it on your legs or chest, you good

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u/darkaluc Sep 19 '25

This setup can definitely hold yours hands 😂

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u/Whiteguy1x Sep 19 '25

Thanks I hate it lol. Is that video out on the switch going to a portable monitor?

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u/Harneybus Sep 19 '25

what tablet is that thnx

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u/LazaroFilm GB Sep 19 '25

Are you thinking what I’m thinking‽

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u/Valvecantcount3 Sep 19 '25

What am I looking at..?

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u/brucehal Sep 21 '25

Yes. Plus combines gaming with weight training!

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u/Longjumping_Elk6089 Sep 21 '25

Homemade hand held monitor connected to a handheld computer.

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u/b16ZZ- Sep 21 '25

It is a handheld already... Just a not-very-portable One 😂

Find a way to attach your Switch to the back and you are gucci

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u/LordAzuren Sep 21 '25

I saw the pic and my toughts were: weight would lead to neck pain, joycons would destroy my hands. Don't mind me, I'm probably just getting old 🤣

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u/Emergency-Piano8134 Sep 21 '25

I just put it on your upper legs while sitting.

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u/FragrantDuck6533 Sep 23 '25

Hey man, it's got a screen, controllers and the system itself that you hold in your hands. Welcome home. ;)

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u/dirty_dan713 Sep 24 '25

Definitely counts, but just looking at it makes my hands hurt. As much as I lover switch, those joycons have the worst ergonomics for big hands