Gaming Handhelds 101 – Where to Start in Mid 2023?

30 thoughts on “Gaming Handhelds 101 – Where to Start in Mid 2023?”

1. How many handhelds do you own Ash personally

2. Nothing phone 2 unboxing video moved to private

3. What is stopping you from running an android samsung S21 FE or S20 FE edition for android gaming and emulation needs? Just get a docking gamepad or bluetooth controller for use. AND YOU ARE GOOD TO GO.
   You also get the option to connect this with your tv directly to play on big screen. And expandable storage in case you need that as well.

4. What about Nintendo switch?

5. Asus ROG ally has so many issues. SD card getting corrupt due to heat from fans, joystick deadzones, buttons getting stuck beneath the casing, frame drops after update. Asus hasn't provided any support so far.

6. 02:05 I've this 400in1 it's pretty good for pricing enjoy very well bro

7. Honor 90 pro review vanum bro…😢😊

8. Literally THE best youtuber when it comes to discussing gaming handhelds for buying decision making.

9. Waiting for Ayaneo Pocket Air, hopefully there's a high-end Snapdragon version

10. Hey Ash,
    Totally aggreeing with the fact that the ROG Ally's pricing will be similar to top speced steam deck.
    But, valve will do it's very best to support the steam deck as long as possible as their main source of revenue is from steam game purchases. The same cannot be said about the Ally, I bet we'll get Ally 2 in a year or so, and asus will drop the support for the existing first gen Ally. As, Asus makes money from selling us the hardware.

11. Big Like 👍

12. Ash your are awesome ❤️🔥

13. Hai bro 💝💝💝
    Nice video bro 💯💯💯

14. Great compilation brother ! As someone who started handheld gaming using GameBoy Advance and then NGage QD, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this.

15. My Switch Lite History

    10-3-2022
    Bought a turquoise for $90.

    5-3-2023
    Sold for $110.

    7-6-2023
    Bought a coral for $70.

    7-8-2023
    Sold for $120.

    7-8-2023
    Bought another turquoise for $100.

    All three were bought from OfferUp. Third time is definitely a charm. The only reason I sold my first one was the left analog stick no longer could turn right after 7 months. Then I sold the coral (pink) one after only 2 days because I didn't like the color and wanted turquoise back.

    I net profited $70 on my two previous Lites. So I really only spent $30 on my third Lite. All three looked brand new but this current one I have definitely feels the most new. Has this anti-glare, smudge-resistant screen protector that makes the display look clear all the time.

    Get Switch Lites on OfferUp if you're living in America. They go for $100 or less a lot. Prices will eventually go up. The 3DS is weaker hardware and goes for $150-$200 minimum. Same with the Vita. But I don't plan to ever sell my current Switch Lite. I love the form factor.

    I really can't stand the weight and width of the regular Switch and OLED. And I don't own a TV any way. I haven't gamed on a TV since 2019 with my PS4 slim. Now to prevent having my analog sticks going out like my first one, I now pair my SN30 Pro and will try to do that at least 90% of the time.

    Still waiting for my case which can create a kickstand so I can play Switch Lite in tabletop. I was worried with input lag but my SN30 Pro which I bought 2 years ago that looks like the SNES controller (same colors) works like a dream and I get rumble which the Lite can't do.

    Stupid me. I didn't know how to pair my Bluetooth controller to my Switch Lite until last night! I could've prevented having the first one go out like that. Lesson learned. This now makes me open to the idea of getting a Switch Lite or ROG Ally mainly because I'll likely play it with a BT controller most of the time and won't mind the large size.

    I can do the same for the Switch OLED but I just prefer the rounded sides of the Lite. The regular and OLED are slightly more angular on the sides. And what if the SN30 Pro battery needs to charge or I lose it? I'd rather use the Lite over the OLED. It's 150g lighter.

    Paying $100 or less for the Lite instead of double to triple for the OLED is beneficial. I don't get why people diss the Lite so much? It's my absolute favorite form factor of the Switch and it's also the cheapest entry into the Switch library. It's like the iPhone SE and mini of the Switch.

    I also own a modded PS Vita 2K for over 6 years and I love it. I love it more than my Switch Lite. It's my favorite handheld ever. I'm more of a PlayStation guy than Nintendo guy. Just added the nude patch for Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3: Venus and I'm having a blast! It's a great lesbian dating sim! 😂

    I'll be getting a Steam Deck but I'll wait if I can find the 64 GB one for $200 on OfferUp. Maybe $250 will be the max I'll spend on it. My Vita 2K and Switch Lite were bought second-hand and I want to spend as little as possible on anything gaming-related. I'm talking over half the retail price for them.

    I'll buy most smartphones brand new, but with handhelds, I don't mind used as long as the condition is fantastic. And you can find a lot in pristine condition since most of these OfferUp sellers are in their 30s and 40s and no longer have time to game. Or perhaps their children don't use them any more.

    They're just video games! Why spend a fortune? Some get hacked and you don't have to spend another dime for another game. My Vita was used and I got it for $100 off Craigslist. Battery health is still over 90% after 6 years. Although the truth is, I didn't really use it much. Only recently since modded, I've been using it a lot more.

    The ROG Ally with Z1 Extreme is much more powerful than the Steam Deck but I frankly hate Asus and Windows. I've only had bad experiences with Asus products. Seeing only 30 fps doesn't bother me at all. Switch is already considered weak ass with an SoC from 2015 and I'm still loving the graphics like the AC4: Black Flag port.

    I'm not into these Chinese retro handhelds. I recently bought the Data Frog SF2000 for $20 from Aliexpress and the damn thing stopped working after 30 minutes of gameplay. Junk! My smartphones and modded Vita can cover retro games for me. I'll stick to reliable and reputable companies like Sony, Nintendo, and Valve.

16. No mention of nintendo switch??

17. Thanks 🙏🏼 For Doing The Research On The Gaming Handhelds For Us. Ash! You Are Awesome ❤ #C4ETech

18. xg mobile uses proprietary connecter which has better bandwidth than usb 4. So its performance is better generally with E GPU

19. Can these replace laptops? for reels and shorts editing on the go…

20. Air 1 s will be awesome

21. I just bought Steam deck 64 GB and it is boon if you are in 9 to 5 job. After working on laptop whole day i didn't want to play games on my PC. But these handhelds really changed the gaming for me. I can play games on my bed, couch anywhere.

22. Great video

23. I felt like a kid looking at that table full of toys

24. Guys like me with citra psspspsp emulators chilling in the corner

25. I dont understand the value of handheld gaming.

    if you have the time and money, may as well get a proper console

26. Super very good clear explanation

27. I was actually searching for a emulator console that supports 4 player couch multiplayer gaming. And suggestions?

28. I was literally waiting for ur vid on this topic

29. yo yo

30. Love you brother 🙏

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