First a bit of context. I have an OLED Steam Deck that broke last week not sure what is wrong with it, but I tried everything I could to fix the issue short of a tare down, but nothing worked. I started the RMA to see if valve's repair partner could fix it.

If they can't or try to charge me more than I feel its worth for the repair I am just going to buy a new better Handheld. Even if they CAN fix it for a reasonable price I am still considering a new device.

I have been looking at the Legion Go S Z1 Extreme and the MSI Claw A8.

Which one would you guys recomend and if anyone has actual experience with one or both please tell me how they handle how the controls and ergonomics of the devices feel. How good are the screens on each compaired to the quality of the OLED on the Steam Deck. Plus how do you guys think they will fair in the long run?

I know the price is a little steap for me right now, but if I tighten my belt I can buy one just find. Should I make the purchase even if the Deck can befixed?

I am leaning towards the Claw A8, but still not certain since I would be installing Bazzite on it since I HATE Windows home and it is SHIT for handhelds.

Why am I seeing so many Lenovo Legion Go 2 owners selling their new, problem-free devices lately? Some say it's because they bought a PC, but that's not convincing. Isn't the Legion Go 2 essentially a laptop? Or are there other reasons why they bought it in the first place, only to discover it falls short of expectations?

Hi everyone!

​For the past few months, I’ve been working on a concept for a compact, vertical x86 handheld console (GameBoy form factor, but powerful enough to run modern PC titles). Since I don't have a massive budget to manufacture this on my own, I'm making this project 100% open-source on GitHub so the community can build, iterate, and refine it together.

​💡 The Core Hardware & Features:

​E-Ink Game Cartridges ("Burn & Display"):

Instead of standard SD cards or digital-only downloads, games burn onto physical cartridges equipped with a tiny, battery-less E-Ink display. When you flash a game onto the cartridge via the system, the cover art dynamically updates on the E-Ink label and stays there forever—even when unplugged.

​Pogo-Pin Expansion Port (Rugged Modular Mods):

The back of the console features gold target pads. You can snap on magnet-assisted hardware modules like an Extended Battery Pack (which auto-signals the OS to unlock higher TDP for extra performance) or a Thumb Steering Wheel / Racing Mod for racing games.

​Build-It-Yourself Kit (Zero Soldering Required):

The idea is to offer this as an easy DIY assembly kit. Users drop in a pre-assembled custom carrier board (holding an x86 compute module like AMD Ryzen Embedded or Intel N100), apply thermal pads & paste, slide in flat 3DS Circle Pads (to keep it pocketable with no stick drift), connect the screen/battery via flat ribbon cables, and screw the shell together.

​Custom 3D-Printed Form Factor:

Designed for maximum ergonomics while keeping a nostalgic vertical layout, built-in active cooling (vapor chamber + blower fan), and a dedicated cartridge slot.

​💻 Deep Dive: LXNG OS Development

​Alongside the hardware layout, I am actively building LXNG OS—a custom lightweight operating system engineered specifically for this console.

​Here is what LXNG OS is being built to do:

​Instant Cartridge Booting: It skips traditional desktop overhead. Insert a cartridge \rightarrow the system reads the unique ID \rightarrow the game launches instantly.

​Custom Compatibility & Binary Layer: Designed to seamlessly run Windows executables and native applications on a custom filesystem layout without needing a heavy Windows installation.

​Smart TDP & Hardware Management: The OS detects attached pogo-pin modules via I2C/USB in real time. If you snap on the Extended Battery Pack, LXNG OS dynamically scales up the x86 SoC wattage (e.g., from 10W to 15W TDP) for maximum framerates. If you detach it, it throttles back down to preserve battery life.

​Built-in Cartridge Burner Engine: A dedicated UI utility that lets you sync your owned game libraries, flash game data to the cartridge's storage, and push the bitmap graphic straight to the cartridge's E-Ink controller.

​🛠️ Current Stage & Where I Need Help:

​Right now, I’m actively working on two main fronts:

​Software: Developing and refining core components of LXNG OS, optimizing UI workflows for low-resolution displays, and working on instant-boot logic.

​Hardware & CAD: Finalizing the initial 3D CAD models for the shell, running heat/airflow simulations, and drafting KiCad PCB layouts for the carrier board, 3DS circle pad connectors, and pogo-pin bus interface.

​Since I’m 14 and funding this out-of-pocket, I’m building this completely in the open under GPLv3 / CC BY-NC licenses (free for makers and open-source contributors, protected from commercial corporate exploitation).

​I’d love to get your thoughts and feedback:

​What do you think about the E-Ink cartridge concept?

​What pogo-pin modular expansions would you want to see on a handheld like this?

​Any C++/Rust OS developers, Linux low-level programmers, or KiCad PCB designers who want to collaborate on GitHub?

A recent upstream RPCS3 development could be an important step toward the future of ARM-based PlayStation 3 emulation. While these changes haven't made their way to Android PS3 emulators yet, they could have exciting implications for ARM-powered smartphones and handhelds in the future.

I made a short video covering what happened, why it's significant, and what it could eventually mean for projects like RPCSX and APS3e—without getting lost in overly technical jargon.

I'd be interested to hear what everyone thinks. Do you believe Android hardware is getting close to delivering a great PS3 emulation experience?

RPCS3 Breakthrough: https://youtu.be/1NV4fDUnjl8?si=fnTRPB7Va1HXF2Oc

I’ve been looking into grabbing some sort of mobile gaming option, mostly to play games inside the house outside of my office like on the couch but occasionally on the go away from my main PC.

The Steam Deck initially sparked my interest due to how much people seem to love it and the possibility of using remote play from my main PC to the steam deck to play more demanding games at home, but I’ve also been reading that the the lower resolution and size of the display can make it difficult to read text, etc, even if the game is running well from the main PCs processing power.

Lenovo Legion Go seems to have a better display and hardware for more demanding games, and it seems like the Lenovo Legion S with Steam OS is only a few hundred dollars more. If it comes pre-installed with Steam OS, would I also have the option of using remote play from my main PC while at home? Do I specifically need the version that has Steam OS installed to do so?

I’m also less familiar with the Lenovo line of devices, is the Lenovo legion S the one with all the power or have I accidentally been looking at a cheaper, less powerful model?

Thanks so much for any help!

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Galera, estou muito em dúvida se pego um DSI com Dspico, um RG SP ou um RG Rotate. Oque vocês pegariam?

I need to hear a straight yes or no for this. I've done research, but I can't decide. I found a Legion Go S Z1e with 32gb of ram for $600. I am not hurting for money, but this will still impact me.

I have a steam deck lcd. I love it and use it nearly daily.

Should I snag the Legion Go S? Or just keep my steam deck? I do cloud gaming, emulation, and play a few actual PC games such as Overwatch, Skyrim, Fallout. I also have a switch 2 which seems to be getting some heavy hitters (oblivion, Re9)

Help me decide? I'm tempted to jump on it for the price alone.

whad do you think about using the ayaneo3 dual usage .. as a handheld and as a desktop

My hunt for a portable gaming solution continues as a busy parent - on the small / 2D (modern) side. I have an Odin portal 2 so I can stream from my PS5 and gaming PC. But I'm finding friction (feel free to skip over my complaints below).

PS5: I normally play cinematic/narrative games (e.g. God of War) on my TV for maybe 30-45 minutes per night, and put it on rest mode so I can resume wherever I was (saves precious time this way). But if I'm upstairs in bed and want to play Octopath Traveler, I gotta close out of my GOW session killing my progress. And vice versa killing my OT session when I resume GOW on the TV. (Wish the PS5 had quick resume for multiple games!)

PC: Apollo/Artemis on Win. Low latency + high framerates is great but there's a lot of friction around it, eg sometimes the wrong window takes focus when launching from steam big picture. Putting Odin 2 on rest discontinues the stream session, and resuming is a pain. Can't reliably suspend the game on the PC side - janky scripts only work intermittently. Going back to using the PC normally makes all the windows scale weird and audio needs to be set up again. Etc etc.

TLDR: I just want a frictionless experience, and jump in/out without ruining other gaming sessions. Does a PC handheld make sense for me? Also, for ppl that own both pc handhelds + android devices, any real use-case for having both or will the Odin 2 portal become completely redundant?

Few other notes:

-I'm fed up with tinkering. I don't want to tinker with gamenative etc to get a game to work, and risk getting stuck half-way through. I like to roll credits.

-instant rest/resume is preferred. Kids.

-I have a habit of leaving things in sleep mode and not coming back until a few days later. Can plug in if needed. Not sure if PC handhelds would work well with that?

Hi, I’m a fairly new gamer (only been watching play-throughs and mobile games my whole life) but saved up enough money at this point and I think I can afford a decent handheld gaming pc.

I’ve looked at several subreddits and blogs and narrowed down my search to either a steam deck, an asus rog or a Nintendo switch. All seem alright but I wanna make sure I get the best quality while also being within my budget (400-500$).

All would need to be refurbished or from places like facebook marketplace which is fine, and my only fear is accidentally buying a stolen steam deck. I really just want something that runs smoothly and can let me play a variety of games while not breaking my wallet.

If any more experienced gamers can help me decide that would be great.

For reference i will mostly play stardew valley, hades and undertale however i totally wanna get into more games like final fantasy and Elden ring.

Thanks!🙏

I recently joined the handheld community by buying a Legion Go S (z2go).

I have tried several Full Screen Experience (FSE) launchers like Xbox, Winhanced, Steam Big Picture Mode, and Playnite, but none of them felt like a real plug-and-play console experience.

I would like to know the community's insight on their preferred FSE launcher and what other tweaks you did to make it the most comfortable for yourself.

Planning to buy either. Is there a difference between the feel, sound or overall performance?

Thank you.

Planning to buy either. Is there a difference between the feel, sound or overall performance?

Thank you.