Cloud gaming makes it possible to stream games to just about any device with a decent screen and internet connection since you don’t need a powerful CPU or GPU if a remote server is rendering graphics. But it does help to have a device that’s comfortable to hold and which has decent game controllers. At least […]
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5 Comments on Pimax Portal crowfunding campaign begins (handheld game system with detachable controllers and VR headset mount)
Pimax Portal crowfunding campaign begins (handheld game system with detachable controllers and VR headset mount)
5 Comments on Pimax Portal crowfunding campaign begins (handheld game system with detachable controllers and VR headset mount)The Pimax Portal is a portable game system that tries to be a little bit of everything. At its most basic level, it’s an Android tablet with detachable game controllers. But thanks to a series of optional accessories, you can also use it as a virtual reality headset or a console that connects to a TV. First […]
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Logitech and Tencent are making a cloud gaming handheld (Update: pictures leaked)
There’s no shortage of handheld gaming devices these days, ranging from smartphones to consoles to full-fledged gaming PCs. But thanks to the rise of cloud gaming, you might not need a high-power handheld to play PC and console-quality games, as long as you’ve got a good internet connection. So Logitech and Tencent have announced plans for […]
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GPD XP Plus is now shipping (modular handheld game console with Dimensity 1200, WiFi 6, and Android)
8 Comments on GPD XP Plus is now shipping (modular handheld game console with Dimensity 1200, WiFi 6, and Android)The GPD XP is an Android-powered handheld gaming device featuring a 6.8 inch touchscreen display surrounded by came controllers – but the controller on the right side is modular, allowing you to swap out controls depending on the type of game you’re playing. When GPD first launched the XP handheld last year, it was powered […]
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Anbernic RG353P is a retro gaming handheld that dual boots Android and Linux
Handheld gaming company Anbernic’s latest device is a device with a retro design, a 3.5 inch, 640 x 480 pixel touchscreen IPS LCD display, and a 1.8 GHz Rockchip RK3566 quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 processor with Mali-G52 2EE graphics. But perhaps the most unusual thing about the Anbernic RG353P is that it’s a dual-boot system that ships […]
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AYA Neo Slide handheld gaming PC has a slide-out keyboard and Ryzen 7 6800U
Handheld gaming PC maker AYA is expanding its product lineup. This month the company plans to launch the thin and light AYA Neo Air with an OLED display and a lower-than-usual price tag. Then the AYA Neo 2 with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor and RDNA 2 graphics is coming later this year. The […]
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Qualcomm and Razer built a handheld game console dev kit
Smartphones are already some of the most widely used gaming devices on the planet, but Qualcomm has set its sight on dedicated handheld gaming devices. So the company is introducing a Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 chip designed specifically for handheld gaming devices. And the company has partnered with gaming hardware maker Razer to produce a hardware […]
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AYN Odin is a handheld Android game console priced at $199 and up (crowdfunding)
The AYN Odin is a handheld game console that resembles like a Nintendo Switch Lite, with a 6 inch, 1080p IPS LCD display surrounded by game controllers and has a starting price under $200. But under the hood, the Odin has the guts of a flagship Android phone from a few years ago, including support […]
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GPD Win Max 2021 handheld gaming PC goes up for pre-order July 29 for $999
The GPD Win Max 2021 is a handheld gaming computer that looks like a tiny laptop, except it has game controllers and a touchpad above the controller, allowing you to hold it in your hands while playing PC games on its 8 inch HD display. It stands out from most other handheld gaming devices we’ve seen […]
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Lilbits: Handheld gaming… and more handheld gaming
First announced in 2019, the Playdate handheld game console is scheduled to ship later this year, and now its makers have announced that it’ll go up for pre-order starting in July for $179. That’s $30 higher than originally anticipated, but there’s a global chip shortage going on, which led to the price hike. The good […]