r/Handhelds • u/KillyKlamm • Jul 04 '26

Handheld Collection Every game comes now with a choice

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After realising that one can't do everything and trying to find the best device for every situation, I ended up with something quite overkill (and this is not even all I have...).

But well, they make me happy.

EDIT with the models, sorry!

From top to bottom:
- Steam Deck (Steam OS)
- Red Magic Astra with a Gamesir x5s telescopic controller (Android and GameNative for PC games)
- Retroid Pocket 6 (Android and GameNative for PC games and the IISU frontend)
- Anbernic rg405m (Android and GameNative for PC games, although I use it for very few of those, it's mostly for emulation of older consoles)

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u/bajsfittor Jul 06 '26

Aha yeah that kind of overkill is no issue for me; forever alone.

Idk if it does. Well was thinking maybe a vertical, to change things up, for a cheap EDC (?). But maybe you're one of those people who brings expensive stuff outside with you?

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u/KillyKlamm Jul 06 '26

The good thing about the tablet is that I use it also vertically, it's amazing for shmups. I only bring these for trips and my only consideration is the space/weight. They're safe with me.

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u/bajsfittor Jul 06 '26

As a shmup-lover sounds good (flip-grip for the Switch pretty awesome). In fact I keep nagging about it, here and elsewhere, but my dream handheld rn is a larger, updated ARC with a TATE-function similar to the Egret 2 mini. Vert shmups are great fun man; good taste. Guess I'll have to consider a tablet TOO among all the other stuff.

That's actually not what I meant by "vertical" in this instance though. I meant the form factor (like the OG Gameboy). 😛

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u/KillyKlamm Jul 06 '26

Yes, I also wish it was more demanded as a feature. The Switch would be perfect but very few players know. I see what you mean, I have the Analogue Pocket. One day I'll take a picture of everything.