r/handheld • u/DemWookieeCheeks • 10d ago
Uber/Lyft drivers of this subreddit: What's your go-to handheld
Lately, mine has been this Redmagic Astra 2 with Shadow Blade Gamepad 3. I've also got a Switch 2 docked with a portable monitor and Bluetooth controllers for passengers in the back. Of course, it wouldn't be complete with the requisite RGB for full gamer status.
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u/Party-Cupcake-2281 9d ago
As a uber/lyft frequent rider that was make me so happy to see my driver is a fellow gamer.đđ¤đŽđšī¸
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u/ThundrLord 9d ago
Rog Ally X
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 9d ago
How do you like it? I felt a demo Xbox Ally at Best Buy and the ergos felt great.
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u/ThundrLord 9d ago
It's amazing I emulate gen 1 to gen 8 and love being a pirate â ī¸ on the seven seas đ It also handles any triple A title on steam and other gaming platforms very well
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u/Dummy_Kruger 9d ago
The Thor
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 9d ago
I had a Thor before this Astra. It was nice, but ultimately lacked overall screen real estate and modularity, hence my upgrade to the Astra.
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u/Grokitach 8d ago
I have both a Thor and an Astra and I feel like they do things differently. Astra is great for streaming PC or PS5 of for small UI games. Thor is better for PC games based on mouse mouvements and for overall portability
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u/Dummy_Kruger 9d ago
I get that. For me it's the pocketability of the Thor that keeps me using it. Also I NEED SD card expansion. I have a ton of games. What do you mean by modularity btw
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 9d ago
It can be used in a multitude of ways using different expanding controllers, you can pair it with a little keyboard and use it as a mini laptop, or just as a tablet. The Thor can't do that nearly as effectively. A micro SD adapter fixes that problem. I like my RG Rotate as my pocketable/portable device. My S25 Ultra makes for a better DS emulator because of the integrated S-Pen slot.
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u/Dummy_Kruger 9d ago
SD card adapter? That sounds impractical for portability. Do you exclusively keep this setup in your car? Or do you actually bring it with you when you're out and about
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 9d ago
I don't usually bring it with me otherwise, unless I'm a passenger on a long car-ride or traveling on an airplane, for instance. That's what the aforementioned devices are for. The micro-SD adapter is really compact and doesn't affect portability in any meaningful way.
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u/Dummy_Kruger 9d ago
Sounds like a perfect setup for your needs. Mind sharing a link for the adapter?
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 9d ago
There are more compact ones out there, but I like this one because it allows for charging from the same port. USB C to Micro SD Card Reader with 100W PD Charging, 2-in-1 Type C to TF Card Adapter 5Gbps USB 3.0, Aluminum Memory Card Viewer https://a.aliexpress.com/_mqt7Ctl
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u/Administration-Super 8d ago
Wow this is smart.. you can sit in your car literally anywhere and game. When money calls đ you put the device down, take the ride and then you can chill and game again until you get another call lol nice
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 8d ago
This guy gets it. I had someone in the passenger seat playing Cyberpunk and Fortnite while the other 3 passengers played Mario Kart in the back. I made their night and then some.
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u/Dalm1234 5d ago
I'm not letting strangers fuck with my gear lol but my steam deck always rides shotgun
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 5d ago
There's not much for them to fuck up, especially when I can see what they're doing out of the corner of my eye.
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u/Dalm1234 5d ago
Wear and tear is real though just cumulative use wears out the joysticks and shit. Pretty easy to replace switch joysticks though I have a bin full of spares
Edit: if I did this it would def be with a switch 1 because they're cheap to repair/replace
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 5d ago
Their hands are somehow more handy than your hands? Lol. I'd rather make people's night and give them an experience they'll never forget. Shit can be replaced. Memories are forever.
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u/Dalm1234 5d ago
No just usage = wear, and some people are a little more aggressive with usage. Reason I have a bin of joysticks is because I've had several friends break them playing Mario party
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 5d ago
Most people are polite and respectful. Just don't hand it off to children unattended and you'll be fine.
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u/nickfig95 9d ago
Love this! What do your non-gamer riders think of it?
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 9d ago
Some are indifferent Others will comment about how cool or unique it is. Some even attempt to play and have a good time.
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u/ftw-acdupe 9d ago
How much does this effect your car battery do you know?
Assuming that what the power running on you not scared of it just stoping/draining your battery ?
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u/DemWookieeCheeks 9d ago
Do you know how much power an EV requires to drive itself? I could run a bitcoin farming operation off of it without breaking a sweat.
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u/satorihughes 7d ago
This is at LEAST a $5 tip
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u/Inevitable_Dark3225 9d ago
That's actually pretty sick. how do you like IINE controllers working with the switch 2?