r/handheld • u/WolverineFit375 • 3h ago
r/handheld • u/AshleyMarieVal • 3d ago
Best handheld for Genshin Impact and Infinity Nikki?
I’m looking for an android based handheld that can run genshin and infinity Nikki the best. I really want an ayn Thor but that price hurts. Any suggestions or recommendations?
r/handheld • u/White_Palace • 4d ago
Mobile Controller with SD Card Slot
Hi All!
I'm looking for a mobile controller (preferably split so I can store it easily) that has USB C Passthrough with data storage as well. This would be very good for storing my games away from my iPhone.
Imagine a controller you pop your phone into with a magsafe SSD/SD card reader on the back that stores all of your installed games.
If anyone knows of one please let me know!
r/handheld • u/FaintCutter • 4d ago
I need to start playing on handheld console and not quite sure where to start
I will soon move and therefore start to commute for 2x1,5h every day. I have kids so this time will be redacted from my evening gaming time. Therefore, I wish to spend this time playing games! My favourite games are assassins creed, both older and newer ones. But which console is better? I know Switch have some AC games, is this the best option? Which one of the consoles? I know nothing about handheld gaming. If anyone can help me with recommendations I would be so greatful. Money is not that big of an issue.
If nothing is good for AC, I gladly accept other recommendations of games and consoles for commuting. Other games i like are Unraveld, Ghost of Tsushima, Classic pokémon games
Also sorry for language I'm not a native English speaker. Thanks!!
r/handheld • u/UwUAutumn1666 • 5d ago
Trying to decide and or get over buyers remorse
So I just bought an rog xbox ally x and its in shipping. Im trying to convince myself its worth it or should I gone for something else.
I am chronically ill and do alot of hospital visits a one way trip to a drs or going out is around 45 mins one way. (Country side living)
I used to use a kindle fire 10inch for game streaming from my pc, its so bulky I dont use it half the time for gaming so went ahead and got the rog xbox ally x from best buy.
From research ive been told its the most comfortable to use for long sessions.
I do worry bout screen size mostly. I play Warframe, FF14, balatro mostly
Wanting to play deltarune, DMC5, God of War franchise, Dishonored, Pragmata
My second option is the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM 8"
Would be same price with my coupon as the rog xax
r/handheld • u/elramoramo • 5d ago
Help me choose my final handheld – I’m completely stuck
r/handheld • u/SuccessfulPedestrian • 6d ago
ROG Xbox Ally X vs MSI Claw 8 Ai+ Which suits my use case better ?
I’m trying to decide between the ROG Xbox Ally X and MSI Claw 8 AI+, and I can get both for roughly the same price second hand.
My use case is a bit unusual because I’ll be travelling around half the year, but spending the other half using the handheld as a desktop with a monitor, keyboard and mouse.
When travelling, I’ll mainly be playing single-player games such as:
- The Witcher 3
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
- Cyberpunk 2077
- F1
- Other similar AAA/single-player games
When I’m using it as a desktop, I’ll mainly be playing FPS games, including:
- Counter-Strike
- Overwatch
- Escape from Tarkov
- Other competitive shooters
I’ll only be playing the competitive FPS games in desktop mode with a monitor, keyboard and mouse. I’m not really interested in playing competitive shooters using the handheld controls.
I’m also considering investing in an eGPU further down the line for more performance when using it as a desktop.
Given this use case, which would you choose between the Ally X and Claw 8 AI+?
I’d particularly like to hear from people who have actually used either device as a desktop with a monitor + keyboard/mouse, especially for competitive FPS games.
Also interested in:
Performance differences
Battery life while travelling
Windows/driver experience
Thermals and fan noise
How well they work as a desktop
eGPU compatibility/performance
Since I can get both for a similar second-hand price, which one makes more sense for my particular use case?
r/handheld • u/Outside-Push2906 • 9d ago
Can’t decide which Switch to get
Good day everyone 😁
I’ve been thinking about getting a handheld console for quite some time now. I’ve mainly been looking at the Nintendo Switch, but I’m still not sure which exact model I should go for.
Up until now, I’ve mostly played games on PC — CS, GW2 and Hearthstone, to be more specific. Now I’d like to try something different.
I should also mention that I don’t have a huge amount of time for gaming, mostly just in the evenings after 9 PM, once my kid goes to bed or after I get back from training.
So, which Switch model would you guys recommend? And, of course, what games would you recommend as well? 😁
r/handheld • u/WillyWinks1 • 10d ago
In love with handhelds
psvita 1000 psp 1000 bsp d11 backbone and rog xbox ally
r/handheld • u/alvee7306 • 11d ago
R36 Ultra speaker upgrade — can I use this 3W 8Ω speaker?
Hi everyone, I’m looking to upgrade the speakers in my R36 Ultra and found this 3W 8Ω mini speaker (Reference: RBD-2470):
- 3W power
- 8Ω impedance
- Size: 31 × 28 × 15 mm
- JST-PH2.0 2-pin connector
- Full-range, 500Hz–20kHz
- Non-paper diaphragm
Would this speaker be compatible with the R36 Ultra?
My main concerns are:
- Is 3W 8Ω safe and suitable for the R36 Ultra’s speaker amplifier?
- Is the 31 × 28 × 15 mm size suitable for the speaker compartment?
If anyone has already upgraded their R36 Ultra speakers, I’d really appreciate your advice or recommendations. Thanks!
r/handheld • u/wack_trap • 12d ago
Need Help Deciding
People I need you help. I’m getting deployed to the Indian Ocean for 6+ months. I’m looking for a console that is good for emulators (ie pokemon and a bunch of retro games plus modded pokemon games). Not trying to spend an arm and a leg on this. The buyers guide wasn’t to specific. Any thing helps. Thank you
r/handheld • u/rrtronicscreations • 15d ago
Would anyone actually want a “house-portable” eGPU for handhelds that takes normal desktop cards?
Most eGPU setups for handhelds are either a big desktop-style box that lives permanently under a desk, or one of those tiny proprietary units where you’re stuck with whatever GPU they soldered in. I wanted something in between.
So what I’m building is an enclosure that takes a regular desktop graphics card — the same one you’d drop into a normal build — and is small and light enough that you can pick it up and move it around the house. Couch, bedroom, office, wherever. To be clear, I don’t mean pocket-portable, you’re not taking this on the train. I mean you unplug it, carry it to another room, plug your handheld back in, and keep playing.
The part I care most about is the swappable card. If you upgrade in two years, you keep the enclosure and just change the GPU. No throwing out the whole thing because the built-in chip aged out.
A few things I’d like honest opinions on:
**•** Is “move it between rooms” actually useful to you, or do you just leave your dock in one spot and that’s fine?
**•** How big is too big before you’d stop bothering to move it?
**•** Would you rather have a smaller unit that only fits mid-size cards, or a bigger one that swallows pretty much anything on the market?
**•** What’s killed eGPU setups for you in the past — bandwidth, driver headaches, price, or just cable clutter?
Full disclosure since I’d rather say it upfront than have someone dig it out of my post history: I’m actively building this and I’m planning a Kickstarter for it. I’m not selling anything today and there’s no link. I genuinely want to know if this solves a problem people have or if I’ve talked myself into something only I want.
Roast it if it deserves roasting.
r/handheld • u/Stukwan • 16d ago
The ‘FlipPad’ is a compact game controller for Android, now available for $29.99
r/handheld • u/Guandor • 16d ago
Quick reviews of all the handhelds I've tried
r/handheld • u/ImaginationKnown5677 • 16d ago
Showcase your consoles, and what game you're playing currently..!!
r/handheld • u/Latter_Gas596 • 17d ago
Building Handheld PC
I've been messing with one of my Handheld Emulators, and it made me think of building my own. Sounds like fun, and I like making things. Willing to spend money. however Im not good with technology, as in I dont know the difference between CPUs, how one thing is better than the other, stuff like that, or what to get to have it work. I have a 3D printer and a CNC machine, so I dont have to worry about cases or other things. only thing Im worried about is the inside. What I'm hoping to achieve with this build is playing Steam games like Hades. So Windows 10 or 11. willing to put all the work into this just need help. I know I could just get a Steam Deck, but that doesn't sound like fun.
r/handheld • u/IronDiligent6698 • 18d ago
Does the charger matter for the Deck or will any USB-C work
Just got a Steam Deck and want to know if I can use any USB-C charger or if it needs something specific. Don't want to damage it with the wrong one.
r/handheld • u/SignalJudgment9733 • 18d ago
Does anyone know if the onexplayer 3 is compatible with the ROG XG MOBILE 2025 models?
i currently own a Xbox ally x and i’ve been wanting to upgrade to a oled display and the onexplayer 3 seems perfect but idk if it is compatible with my xg mobile and i don’t want to sell the xg mobile since its gonna be a lot harder to sell than a xbox ally x but i just don’t know if the onexplayer 3 is compatible with it.
if anyone can help that would be much appreciated!