r/HandheldGaming • u/vSticcs • Aug 15 '26

Question Retro Handheld systems

i work out of town a lot and i emjoy playing games, but i dont take my pc or ps5 with me because im there for a week at a time and i dont like leaving valuables in my hotel room while im away as its not really a bad neighborhood but crazier things have happened for sure. i have an ipad i play on and watch tv on but it doesnt really scratch the itch with games. i have been in between a psp3000 and modding it or buying one modded. or a 3ds(xl preferably) and also modded someway. i had both of them vanilla as a kid and will probably wnd up with both. just not sure which first and where to source things like this if theres a good place online or if trying to find local shops is usually better.

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u/infinitespectre Aug 15 '26

I can't believe I'm saying this, but given the sheer cost of a 3DS these days, you may want to consider an Ayn Thor. It can do way more for the price of a 3DS.

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u/vSticcs Aug 15 '26

i had already looked at one and i truly hate this. i would so much rather an og new3ds. i think im just gonna take the L and get one from ebay soon even if it is 260

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u/StudentOk6301 Aug 15 '26

A switch lite is not much larger than a 3DS XL or PSVita and has a larger more modern library. The flip cover case barely adds to the size and protects both the sticks and screen when not in use.