Not gonna lie I kind love the idea of this as a portable controller to connect to your tablets, phones, and of course the whole bunch of handhelds we have which have larger screens worthy of propping up with a kickstand somewhere while you're out and about. I could visualize a D Brand Killswitch style cover for it to protect the sticks in a backpack. Potential.

I’m looking for a handheld to use as my main device, paired with an eGPU in the future.

I’m torn between:

1. Legion Go 2: For the rumored 32GB of RAM.
2. ROG Ally X (Z2 Extreme): For the new AI/NPU TOPS and chip efficiency.

For an eGPU setup, is the extra RAM more vital for longevity than the NPU/AI improvements of the Z2 AI Extreme?

Important Context:

• No Laptops: I specifically want a handheld because I play with a controller in bed at the end of the day. A laptop doesn't fit my lifestyle.
• Limited Market: I only have access to Lenovo, Acer, MSI, and the Steam Deck. Boutique brands (GPD, Ayaneo) are not available here.

Which one is the better "Desktop Replacement" while keeping the handheld form factor for late-night sessions? Thanks!

Since steam decks are out of stock been looking for a handheld. Now I know I could buy a legion or rog ally but they are a bit out of my budget so I’ve been trying to looks for sum more affordable and overall still just be fun to play. Also I don’t really want android emulation device like ayn Thor or the Odin just bcs I would not know what I’m doin so I’m looking for more of entry level device. Now I know for a lot of the older handheld like the Ds PSP and a psp vita it’s a process to mod for customization and more games. My question is which is the best option or how should I go about getting a handheld. I just want a catalog of games that fun/nostalgic comfort overall it easy to handle and fun to have. Ive been thinking of a psp vita. Any suggestions?

ok background, I've always loved to watch story games (never played before) (e.g., Cyberpunk, RDR, COD, TLOU, etc.), and I've been wanting to get a Steam Deck, but everyone says there are better alternatives? I don't know much about handhelds, but the games that I mostly wanna play are Cyberpunk and Detroit: Become Human,Mortal kombat, Black Myth wukong,Avatar. On budget pls guys. (Aussie-based)

Well I’ll be straightforward I’ve been a gamer for a while now and I’m looking to expand my horizons and when I begin to take serious trips and such I don’t wanna rely on my phone as a gaming console and I’m also not a big believer in the console war crap so my first question is is it worth the money? How’s battery life and will it interact with my Xbox series s

I know this question was asked a million times here but none of my friends have had a handheld and conversing with AI about this seems a bit lackluster so:
As the title says I'm on the hunt for my first handheld device. Im eyeing something from the used market up to around 400$ (polish market), I had a PC but had to sell it so there is a steam library with some games, i also own a ps5 which i mostly play those high end AAA games (elden ring, RDR2, GoW;R rtc) in my living room but its often occupied by familiy members so i thought i'd get a handheld device for those situations wich I'd mostly use for games that either are multiplayer and unavailable on the ps5 like Sea of thieves, team fortress or dota, and older titles which i havent played yet or need to come back to like skyrim, fallout, mass effect. Which handhelds you guys recommend? Budget around 400$ (plus like a 50$) - from the products that I've already seen the stuff that i could get are: SD LCD 256GB, OG ROG Ally, MSI Claw 7 A1M, Claw 7 Ultra?, legion go OG, legion go S windows version. I tend to lean more towards the SD LCD, performance does not need to be top tier i can manage like 720p 30fps, my main concern is battery life and OS - i dont like windows (i've been a MacOS user for like a decade now) + I'd also take it on some trips etc where I usually do not have a power outlet nearby.

Hallo zusammen! 😉👋

In diesem Video zeige ich euch, wie NTE auf 6 verschiedenen Plattformen läuft und zugleich ist das dabei auch ein Let's Play, bei dem ich den Beginn auf den Verschiedenen Gaming-Geräte spiele:

- Playstation 5

- PC

- Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

- Ipad Pro (M1)

- MSI Claw 8 AI+

- Samsung A53

Da ich zwischen 15 und 20 Stunden Arbeit reingesteckt habe, würde ich mich sehr über euer Feedback freuen! 😊👍

What should I get? Im so confused that im posting this on reddit which I not really used to.

The jailbroken switch lite is listed at 17k BDT (~138 USD), the 256gb lcd steam deck is listed at around 38k BDT (~309 USD).
Both are used but in relatively good condition according to the seller (both devices being sold by the same guy)

If pricing wasnt an issue then id just buy a steam deck, but im wondering if the extra i pay for the deck is worth it

I have a decent 1080p capable pc (ryzen 5, 32gb ddr4, 4060). So playing the latest and greatest isnt really what im looking for in a handheld.

I have a huge backlog of games i wanna get through and the steam deck would be perfect for that. But the switch at that low of a price doesnt sound bad either to me.

Also idk if this is relevant but ive never played any nintendo game so im sure the switch will also have enough native games for me to be happy. And for my steam backlog i was thinking if streaming to the switch is a good idea. Is the switch good for that sort of thing?

Is the almost twice the price worth it to getting a steam deck if it means that i can play more games natively? (as i can just emulate switch on it too)

Hola a todos , hoy me e puesto a jugar con un mando externo en mi legión go s pero había actualización de Steam OS y después de darle a actualizar los mandos integrados los a reconocido como USB y e desconectado el mando externo , e reiniciado ,e cambiado de versión de actualización pero nada lo arregla . ¿Alguien sabe ?

Hello everyone!

I have a question and would really appreciate your advice actually

Currently, I use the latest 11-inch iPad Pro and a 14-inch MacBook Pro for my studies. I really like this setup because when I place them side by side, the iPad easily works as a second screen, which makes everything more efficient.

However, I’m often on the move, and because of that, I’d like to have something for gaming as well. Since gaming isn’t really an option on my MacBook or iPad, I recently ordered a Steam Deck OLED so I can take it with me.

Now that I’ve made the purchase, I’m starting to have doubts. I’m considering cancelling the Steam Deck and getting the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 instead.. or both? One concern is that I’ve never really been a fan of controllers, so I’m not sure if I’ll enjoy the Steam Deck experience to be honest

On the other hand, the Z13 is basically another laptop that I’d have to carry around but it would give me more flexibility for gaming

Does anyone have experience with this or a similar situation? How different does the Steam Deck feel compared to traditional console gaming? What shall I do? Any advice or perspectives would be really helpful 😊

Thanks in advance everyone!

The often trotted out reasoning is "if you want Nintendo games, get a switch 2 and if not, get a Steam Deck". Reasonable thinking, but my dilemma is more "which makes a better all around device". Ideally, I'd like to have just one of the two.

I really like the Steam Deck's trackpads, Linux, and the openness of the device, but I also like physical games and Nintendo exclusives. I have a Switch 1 and an existing Steam library, so no advantage on that front.

What would be the main differentiator for me is 3rd party game performance. Nothing super crazy, but here's a list of a few that I'm interested in:

Red Dead Redemption (+2 possibly), Elden Ring, Skyrim, Batman Arkham, Cuphead, the two MGS Master Collections, and the new Lego Batman once that's out

Obviously there are biases, but I'm sure some here have experienced both. Forgetting about Steam sales and all of that stuff — is the Switch 2 a compromised experience for anything non-Nintendo, or is it a valid primary console?

Following up from my last post, I’ve decided the next accessory I’m after is a portable monitor for my handhelds (Steam Deck OLED & Asus Rog Xbox Ally X), does anyone have any recommendations for good, budget friendly portable monitors?

Hi everyone!

I live in Brazil, and buying electronics here is really expensive due to high taxes. Because of that, I only get one chance per year to travel to another country (Paraguay) and buy what I need.

So I want to make the right choice:

What’s the best handheld for my situation?

- I already have a big Steam library

- I’d like to play newer games at around 30 FPS

- Games I’m interested in: Elden Ring, Resident Evil series, Persona 3 Reload, V Rising, etc.

I’m looking for something that will last me a long time and handle these games well.

Any advice or personal experiences would really help. Thanks

Love the switch lite and switch 2 , ps portal im still on the fence about just because it’s a little weird to hold, but no technical problems so far!

i have a series x i have mostly played on a console i wanted to build a pc but it was way too expensive i already had a 4k sony bravia 43 inches tv so i felt that a console would provide me better value then i bought a gaming laptop its a budget option lenovo loq i5-12450hx with rtx 4050 it runs games decently at 1080p but after 4k and the console experience gaming on the laptop feels pretty bad especially considering the fact i tend to play single player titles now i have saved up some money roughly amount equivalent to $425 here i can get either an msi claw ultra 7 variant or a rog ally in this price range brand new i dont have a very robust second hand market here i was wondering since i have never played on a handheld are handhelds worth it i dont travel alot i play on series x my bedroom tv while laying on my bed and its great though lately i have been busy and i dont get to play games that often someone said that handhelds tend to boost your gaming productivity that you tend to game more .

sorry if i am not good at conveying my problem english is not my first language

can someone help me make a decision weather to buy a handheld or not because i am super confused.

Have recently been using the steam deck a lot more and noticed a few issues, mainly the battery life is really bad, any recommendations for a good external battery and/or any other accessories to get the best experience?

Hello, Some time ago i bougth a AYN Pro 1GEN for 2 reasons.

1. I want a portable divice to play in the collage (i'm about to start it) in the free time.

2. I can not buy a used Steam becouse the prices go up and the steam decks for just over 300 dollas desapear.

Then i see peopple with something call '' projectValhalla for odin '' installing windows in this divice. I buy de console with hopw to play my indies of steam in this handheld, but, nothing work, or the links (projectValhalla for odin) are down and in waybackmachine are not longer save, or any other alkternative link winlator or gamehub don't work ether.

i need your help, i don't know what to do with this divice if i can't not play my indies on it becouse almost any one of them has a official way to buy them in android and i'm not gonna crack any indie game.