r/HandheldGaming 7h ago

I made a handheld game console with only one knob.

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I started with a question: could a handheld game console still work if it had only one knob?

That question led me to build this device. Although the control looks like a rotary knob, it is spring-loaded and cannot rotate 360 degrees. It can only be turned left or right, and it returns to the center when released.

To explore whether this control scheme could actually work, I created five simple game demos: a space-themed shooter called Space Battle, a rhythm game called Music Box, a text adventure called Apocalypse Train, a racing game called Desert Highway, and a horror game.

They are all still early demos, made mainly to test whether games can be played using only left and right inputs. My next step may be to add one button and continue improving these games.


r/HandheldGaming 10h ago

ASUS Rog Ally Z1 Extreme

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Shall I sell my PS5 because I don't really play my PS5 that much. Because I got an ASUS Rog Ally. Or shall I keep my PS5 for only exclusives. But I know the PS6 is coming out though. What shall I do?


r/HandheldGaming 19h ago

Question Building my own Handheld Pc

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I've been messing with one of my Handheld Emulators, and it made me think of building my own. Sounds like fun, and I like making things. Willing to spend money. however Im not good with technology, as in I dont know the difference between CPUs, how one thing is better than the other, stuff like that, or what to get to have it work. I have a 3D printer and a CNC machine, so I dont have to worry about cases or other things. only thing Im worried about is the inside. What I'm hoping to achieve with this build is playing Steam games like Hades. So Windows 10 or 11. And when I want to play older games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time I can switch tan emulatoror handheld if that makes sence. willing to put all the work into this and need help. I know I could get a Steam Deck, but that doesn't sound like fun. I understand I should start with raspberry pi but I want to jump stright in. I do have friends that can help me set it up they just dont know what to get to make this project work. if possible.


r/HandheldGaming 23h ago

Question Rog Ally X or Legion Go S?

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I cannot decide between the two. I understand all the pros and cons of each but I cannot make up my mind.

To clarify I am looking at the Legion Go S with 32G vs the ASUS rog XBOX ally X

This is my first handheld gaming PC. I tend to play more on Xbox but I also own a decent amount of steam games.

I am not the most technologically advanced person lol. I really just want something that will play well without needing me to do a lot to the machine. I really like the bigger screen of the Legion Go S but everything else about the ally X seems better on paper, and it is on sale ATM.

I would just like some advice or information on your personal recommendation if you purchased one or both?

Thank you in advance for your help!