r/handheld

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?

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

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)

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!

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.