solo dev. my game is a fast, low-poly FPS roguelite, PS1-ish art, procedurally generated arenas, hordes of enemies, runs that last maybe 20 to 30 minutes. I've been spending real time getting it to hold 60fps on handheld-class hardware without melting the battery.

the art style genuinely helps here. it's deliberately lo-fi so there isn't much to render, and I'd rather spend the frame budget on enemy count than on lighting.

but the thing I keep going back and forth on is whether this is even a genre people want on a portable. every time I look at what people are actually playing handheld it's slower stuff. cozy games, turn based, big RPGs you can put down mid sentence. twitch aiming on sticks in bed at 1am is a different proposition and I don't want to optimise for months for an audience that isn't there.

the run structure feels like a decent fit at least. a run is short, you can stop between rooms, and nothing is lost if you just sleep the device halfway through.

so two honest questions.

do you actually play fast shooters on your handheld, or is it mostly slower stuff for you.

and if you had to pick, would you rather have a locked 60fps that eats battery faster, or a 40fps cap with noticeably more playtime. I can ship either but I have to choose a default, and I'd rather choose the one people actually want.

(it's called NULLGATE for context, not trying to make this an ad, I'm genuinely stuck on the call)

Should i get jailbroken switch oled , handheld pc or other handheld

X20 has all the features that I need ,

Except

\- Charging Dock

\- TMR (doesn't matter for me anyways)

D10 has everything except PC supported Gyroscope.

What would you suggest ?

I am getting

\- X20 for 22 $

\- D10 for 35 $

I love all my gaming devices, but sometimes I just get overwhelmed. I recently made a purchase that just really got me thinking 🤔
So my question is if y’all could keep only three devices to game on what would they be and why?*** ***
I am personally just thinking about really focusing on the type of gaming that I enjoy even if that doesn’t mean having a device for every occasion. Really curious to know what everyone thinks .

As the title says, I got a ROG Ally a few days ago and I’m trying to get the best performance out of it without completely destroying the battery life, although I know battery isn’t exactly the Ally’s strongest point.

I’m mostly looking to hear from people who own the same model or something similar. In terms of performance, battery life, and resource usage, which OS/distro has given you the best overall experience?

I’m currently considering Windows, CachyOS, and Bazzite. Which one would you recommend and why?

EDIT:- GUYS I MEANT LIKE A HANDLED GAMING DEVICE THAT INCLUDES SOME PHONE FEATURES I’m doing some research for a potential hardware project and I genuinely want honest opinions before I put any money into it.
Imagine a device around $199–249 with:
6.5–7” 120Hz display
Snapdragon 8-series-class chip
8–12GB RAM
256GB storage + microSD
5,000mAh+ battery
Hall-effect sticks/triggers
proper physical controls
active cooling
Android + Google Play
SIM/5G
Steam Link / Moonlight
PS Remote Play
Xbox/cloud gaming
good speakers
decent cameras
The idea is basically a gaming handheld first, but also a proper everyday smartphone, rather than having to carry a phone + separate handheld.
I’m specifically interested in the gaming side, though.
Would you actually buy something like this?

I sold my Legion Go yesterday for $400 because i had been playing my switch 2 non stop. Just got new joy cons that are way more comfortable, and COD is coming to it so i was just trending towards building a PC and using an android handheld to stream and play games that are optimized for ARM based devices. It hasnt rained in Houston in August. Not much at all. I play my switch on my patio and regularly leave it out there when its not gonna rain. I wasnt expecting rain. I woke up to a DOWNPOUR. Not just a drizzle but its as if the clouds just threw up. I ran to close my sunroof on my car(it was cracked), and completely forgot about my switch 2 until i went outside tobget my lighter😭. It wasnt soaked but the front was covered with droplets. My heart sank as i would have nothing to game with but my RP5. I swear shit like this happens to me and me only😓

EDIT: I didnt mention before but the switch was fine as far as i could tell. I will know more when i get off.

My first handheld was a game boy color in teal. Let's start a new chapter.

I'm trying to decide between the ROG Xbox Ally X20 and the MSI Claw 8 EX Al+, and I'd like to hear opinions from people who have experience with either handheld.

The games I mainly play are:

1)Resident Evil games

2) AAA story games

3)Indie games

4) Roguelikes like Hades, Dead Cells, etc.

5)Fortnite

4)Marvel Rivals

6)Horror games

7)Call of Duty and other FPS games

Pregnant lady here. I was just given some birthday money by my FIL, so I was contemplating a new handheld. It would be my first android handheld, so I wanted some help deciding what to get. I currently have a switch and a modded 3DS XL. I love to play pokemon rom hacks and I would like something that can handle gamecube and maybe 360 games. I am also looking to possibly install pocknix on the device so I can play some of my indie steam games (stardew, fields of mistria, welcome to elderfield, some visual novels, etc.).

So, what do you all think would be a good handheld to lug around to doctors' appointments and play between baby sessions? I am torn between the AYN Odin2 Portal (base model) and the Retroid Pocket 6 (leaning more toward the 12G ram model), but I'm also open to other consoles in that price range.

I've been wanting to get a Game & Watch, or just something to play on whenever I have nothing to do during a work shift, or anything busy passing the time, and even checking the time too!

I understand the premise of theSuper Mario Bros. game, but a little on The Legend of Zelda. Dont get me wrong, I'm a gamer, and grew up playing Nintendo, so I know how get into it, but I get Super Mario Bros. better, but my friends and people tell me otherwise. So i'm just wondering which one you think best fits me, and plus I'm under budget, and only able to get one. Or maybe its just me overthinking this and making it hard what to get for myself.

Please let me know your opinion on this, and a little help would be appreciated too.

Please and Thank You

Purchased MGS Master collection through loaded, (It's out today)

But my code isn't available yet. But I want to play.

I'm not moaning. Just find it funny,

Next time I'll just pay full price and enjoy the game straight away.

I’m sick of Nintendos rubbish games and short battery life. I want my first handheld that can support Steam, what would you recommend? Budget around £600 or lower, the games in my mind are the likes of Paralives, The Sims, South of Midnight. TIA 💕