Curated Guide: Best Modern PSP-Sized Pocket Gaming Handhelds for Retro & Indie Games.
A user shared a specific wish in a discussion about the Nintendo Switch 2 and device portability: "I'd love it if they eventually made something pocket-sized, like a PSP. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome." Another person chimed in, saying, "Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP," and a third added, "There's a huge community around retro handhelds, and one recently released device is literally a Gameboy SP, but it runs Linux, and you can play games like Stardew Valley on it."
Opportunity: The main desire here is for a highly portable, dedicated gaming device that's significantly smaller than current mainstream handhelds like the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck, offering a "pocketable" experience reminiscent of older devices like the PSP or Gameboy Advance SP. While a new first-party device like a "Switch Mini" playing Switch 1 titles is what users hope for, the more immediate and addressable opportunity lies in guiding users through the existing, albeit fragmented, market of smaller, niche handheld gaming devices. Many consumers may be unaware of or overwhelmed by the options in the retro and indie handheld space.
Product Suggestion: An information resource, such as a comprehensive website, regularly updated e-book, or YouTube channel titled something like: "The Complete Guide to Modern Pocketable Gaming Handhelds: Finding Your Perfect Portable Powerhouse (Beyond Your Phone)."
This resource would:
- Define "Pocketable": Establish clear criteria for size, weight, and ergonomics that fit the "pocketable" description.
- Categorize Devices: Group handhelds by their primary capabilities (e.g., retro emulation, native Android/Linux gaming, cloud gaming, indie titles).
- In-depth Reviews: Provide detailed reviews of current and upcoming pocketable handhelds (e.g., from brands like Anbernic, Retroid, Miyoo, Powkiddy, as well as smaller Windows-based handhelds if they meet size criteria). Reviews should cover performance, build quality, screen, battery life, software, and user experience.
- Comparison Tools: Allow users to compare specifications and features side-by-side.
- Use-Case Guides: Offer "Best for..." recommendations (e.g., "Best for PS1 Emulation," "Best for Indie Games on the Go," "Most Pocket-Friendly").
- Software & Setup Guides: Help users navigate the often complex setup and software side of these devices, especially for emulation.
- Community Hub: Potentially include a forum or curated links to existing communities for support and discussion.
Expected Benefit: This information resource would empower consumers to navigate the niche market of compact gaming handhelds. It helps them discover devices that can satisfy their desire for true portability and dedicated gaming controls, moving beyond smartphone gaming or larger handhelds. Users can make informed purchasing decisions, finding a device that fits their specific gaming preferences, budget, and portability needs. For the creator, potential revenue streams include affiliate marketing (linking to device purchase pages), advertising, sponsored content (clearly disclosed), or sales of a premium version of the guide. It addresses the user's underlying need for a portable gaming solution by making the existing, complex market accessible.
Origin Reddit Post
r/gadgets
Nintendo Switch 2 Size Comparison vs. Original Switch vs. Steam Deck
Posted by u/dapperlemon•06/04/2025
Top Comments
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/[deleted]
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/Lyin-Oh
Screams paid shill.
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/JBLikesHeavyMetal
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/Mootaya
I’m a huge OLED snob and cinephile (watch everything in a pitch black room with my perfectly calibrated 65” OLED) and I can’t stand having an OLED screen on a handheld device. It’s nice for a
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/Mootaya
I’m a huge OLED snob and cinephile (watch everything in a pitch black room with my perfectly calibrated 65” OLED) and I can’t stand having an OLED screen on a handheld device. It’s nice for a
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/Mootaya
I’m a huge OLED snob and cinephile (watch everything in a pitch black room with my perfectly calibrated 65” OLED) and I can’t stand having an OLED screen on a handheld device. It’s nice for a
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/JBLikesHeavyMetal
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/[deleted]
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/[deleted]
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/JBLikesHeavyMetal
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/[deleted]
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/JBLikesHeavyMetal
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/H_Industries
Quantum dots make a huge difference the delta is really just in black levels and it’s way closer than it used to be.
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/[deleted]
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/JBLikesHeavyMetal
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/[deleted]
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/[deleted]
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/walruswes
Bring back 3D?
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/Rpcouv
Depends what you consider portable vs handheld? I think the switch just barely makes the cut for handheld. Handheld ≠ Portable
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/FlarblesGarbles
Yeah I've had this argument with people in the OLED_gaming sub. It's full of people who compare OLEDs to TN LCDs at maxed our brightness from 10 years ago and and act like every LCD us basica
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/exus
A laptop is portable so that's a crap argument, but for me the steamdeck is *heavy* and I hate playing it for long if I can't prop it up on something.
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/slothson
The 3ds is underrated. I still use my n3ds. I have like a 100 pictures of my cat on it.
u/joestaff
There's a huge community around retro handhelds, and one recently released device is *literally* a Gameboy SP, but it runs Linux and you can play games like Stardew Valley on it. Been thinkin
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/Daznox
We long for the clamshell
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/kkpc
The author says that the steam deck is a far cry from portable. What a fucking joke of a writer.
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/suentendo
Man, the original Switch has such an antiquated screen with an air gap. And it still has, because it's still being sold. Kinda crazy. Last iPhone that looked like that with the screen turned
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/FlarblesGarbles
I'd prefer OLED, but it's not wild. Not all LCDs are made equally. LCD is still being developed as a technology and making improvements too.
u/hyrumwhite
That’s for the Switch 2 OLED, silly
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/JBLikesHeavyMetal
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/EmVeePe
“Gotta keep it thin and light enough not to hurt”, WTF. This isn’t the OG razer edge, this guy is on something
u/Esc777
Air gap?
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/SolidOshawott
Yeah but it looks like shit because it's always gray.
Switch screen is plastic anyway so it won't shatter.
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/junglespycamp
The original Switch had a pretty mediocre screen even by LCD standards then and especially by LCD now. Initial impressions seem positive for this new screen being much better. I’ll be curious
u/IamZeus11
I wish they’d make something the size of the 3ds/ds again . I like having something that can fit in my pocket
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/Rixien
People are always surprised that it isn’t OLED yet never surprised that it’s 120Hz HDR. Weird AF.
u/Miguelboii
Not having it laminated als makes it a lot easier to repair and sort of more environment friendly. Honestly, I preferred it like that. Installing a new glass is like 10$ instead of having to
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/Cronotyr
Gotta have a reason to get people to pay $550-600 in a couple-three years.
u/stacecom
Man, I loved my Gameboy Advance SP.
u/FunnyMustache
"I regularly play on my Steam Deck OLED and feel the screen’s dynamic range is lacking despite it being an OLED panel. To be fair, though, my Steam Deck OLED **does have the matte screen...**
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/09stibmep
Marketing gotta market
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/joestaff
I hope they eventually make something pocketable, like PSP sized. Even if it only played Switch 1 titles, that'd be awesome.
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/Kalpy97
Yea just like what valve did lmao
u/TotemRiolu
And I got suckered in, both times. Bought both base model, and OLED when it came out, for both Switch and Deck.
But it's all right. I love my Switch and my Steam Deck, it was worth it. I us
u/etheran123
Crazy. My deck OLED screen is one of the nicest displays in my house, and that’s compared to a LG OLED TV and switch OLED
u/Crippldfoot
Most modern devices laminate the display screen to the glass. Older or cheaper devices don’t laminate the screens so there’s a gap in between the glass and the screen. It’s usually a cost s
u/facest
The author is absolutely glazing Nintendo in the article, even going as far as putting the Steam Deck down to make the Switch 2 sound better:
“There’s no dispute that Valve’s handheld is grea
u/etheran123
Crazy. My deck OLED screen is one of the nicest displays in my house, and that’s compared to a LG OLED TV and switch OLED
u/[deleted]
There are games that can't run on steam deck I guess... They also won't be on Switch 2 ever
u/denethortomatoes
Absolutely wild that the Switch 2 isn’t OLED