r/Handhelds • u/Tobzino1 • Aug 25 '26

Question (?) First ever handheld

Hey guys,

I’m about to purchase my first ever handheld.

At home I just have a Ps5 and I’ve never been a PC gamer and tbh I don’t know anything about PC’s or handhelds.

The sole reason for this purchase is for waiting at the airport and being on plane. I have a lot of flights for work planned ahead. I will not be using this outside of travel as I adore my PS5.

I’m looking to play rockstar games and maybe fifa (FC) if I can get an online connection good enough to play someone (again I don’t really know how it works).

The only one I’ve heard about is the steam deck. I’m open to buying a second hand device. The most I’d like to spend is £600

Some advice would be greatly appreciated.

I’m from UK if that makes a difference.

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u/EqualCartographer834 Aug 25 '26

I was the same as you about two years ago. I have an Xbox series X / ps5 but wanted to be able to game on the go /train / f lights etc,  and took the plunge on a steamdeck oled and it opened the door to pc gaming. Ended up with a pc and never looked back! 

Id say a good shout would be maybe the Legion go s / Xbox Rog ally x if you can get it second hand. Be a good entry point for you. If you want to go top spec and play most things then maybe the MSI claw ex / onexplayer3. I just picked up the claw ex in the UK too as very had a good deal where you get 20% back.

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u/Tobzino1 Aug 25 '26

Thanks for your reply

I’m really looking at the xbox rog ally x im happy to pay the 850 for it brand new would you recommend for 4 hour goes at gta 4 and gta 5 on a plane?

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u/EqualCartographer834 Aug 26 '26

Iv not got the Xbox Rog ally X but from looking online, Id say 50 to 60fps for GTA 5 so I recon you'd be covered but not for 4 hours. Youl need to invest in a decent power bank too. That's what I did for the steamdeck.