I'm sure you're trying to avoid even the remotest possibility of covering any handheld that is capable of piracy, but it feels like an extreme disservice to recommend anything like the Evercade or Analogue Pocket without at least mentioning the many fantastic (and CHEAAAP) devices from Retroid, Anbernic, Pow Kiddy, etc.
The intro segment about Nintendo Switch seemed like it almost hurt to admit. Facts are facts- Switch is dominating 9th generation. Yes, Switch is officially competing with Series X|S/PS5 for just as long as it was with XBONE/PS4 now, and it looks like it will continue to dominate until Nintendo starts 10th generation with a Switch successor.
For those who are into emulation or thinking about it, look into the Anbernic RG systems. They are great!! And affordable. Can play up to psp games depending on the system. This is for classic game lovers. Not modern games.
Summary was generated by Summatim, let us know if there are any inaccuracies! 🤖 0:12: Introduction to Handheld Consoles 0:36: List of Handhelds 1:59: Evercade EXP 4:05: Analog Pocket 5:49: Logitech Gcloud 8:24: Steam Deck 9:00: Aya Neo 10:26: Conclusion
Pretty cool. All the time stamps seem a couple seconds later than the in video title cards. Seems like it’s going off when he’s first saying the product name instead of the in video sections
Very very very disappointed steam deck is still the best option in 2023. It is way too huge and looks like absolute garbage. The ayaneo looks like a thing of beauty but has to cost 900??? This world needs to start making sense asap. How can we not have a great handheld gaming device under 350 in 2023??? No, I’m not gonna include the switch because it is very underpowered.
The budget choice here is an odd one IMO, you would be far better getting something like a Anbernic RG35XX (or Miyoo Mini Plus) which can play everything upto a PS1 and only costs around $60.
Great review! Thanks, Seth. The only shame is the Valve doesn't do global shipping the right way, so the SteamDeck can be quite expensive outside the US.
For those who dont know the steam deck does run switch games via emulator pretty well. Yes that includes tears of the kingdom. Its nice to have one device thst can play mario odyssey, last of us, and gears 5 in one device.
The gpd win 4 really should have been in the spot of the ayaneo. It's priced similarly, has a slide out keyboard and mouse track pad, supports thunderbolt and fits into a pocket all while having the same power.
All high end handles have their own pros cons but also the high price. Only steamdeck has the best performance/price ratio and the best customer services and supports.
New Nintendo 3DS XL and Gameboy Advance SP are my personal favorite handheld consoles. The PSP and PS Vita can play roms of old school games too, so I'd love those both too for that reason alone.
Lol it's so true that Switch is the obviously best choice for an actual console that is also the most versatile of all options. Nice to know about other options tho.
@@packlesswolf1 not really bro, the form factor, the fact that it can play ps vita psp and ps1 natively and the console's personality plays a big part as to why it's still alive today
@@Coconutgl No, you need a console\PC for that. Steamdeck maybe for some games. These are for android games and emulating older machines usually anything before the Wii.
@@alexmendez3681 steam deck is still better bud, it offers best price to performance in its class. The ayaneo is not a steam deck killer not by a long shot lol the price for what your getting for the steam deck plus verifications, massive support from steam & the community & the fact that u get frequent & improved updates to better your steam deck experience is the reason why the steam deck is better & is what beats the aya neo 2. In general the majority of ppl don’t care much about the boost In performance from the aya neo as the steam deck is more appealing to the majority of ppl than to enthusiasts or a small percentage of ppl that do buy the aya neo 2. Heck even enthusiasts agree that the steam deck is a game changer. While the hardware is not better than the aya neo 2 the UI & software of the steam deck as well as the price & the support that it gets is more worth it then buying a $900-1000 dollar handheld gaming Pc.
@@reekhavoc2932 no it’s not can it play resident evil 4 remake WWE 2K23 cyberpunk 2077 go get a real job do you can afford yourself a Steam Deck Nintendo is dead
He doesn’t believe in power better graphics performance Mike and Bryan your wasting your time talking to a kid Mike where is Nintendo newest console difference just more battery life not a big deal
It's not out yet but the ASUS ROG Ally looks promising. Rumored to be more powerful than the Steamdeck. Let's see if they can keep the price competitive to the steamdeck.
It's not rumored to be more powerful. It already is. Current gen handheld gaming Pcs use AMD 6800U + 680M gpus and have been real world gaming benchmarks better performers than the Steam Deck's 2021 specs. Next gen hanheld gaming Pcs like the Asus ROG Ally, Aya, GPD Win and OneNet will be rocking AMD 7840U + 780M gpus that are expected to run more powerful. Asus ROG Ally is purported to have two SKUs a cheaper Z1 chip and a more premium Z1 Extreme which are customized AMD 7640 and 7840U RDNA 3 ZEN 4 APUS. The Steam Deck was great because it limelighted handheld gaming PCs and introduces the masses to Linux Gaming The thing is these are still Pcs in the end and not consoles. gaming Pcs by their nature come out nearly every year with more powerful specs. So if Valve wants to compete in the Handheld Gaming PC space they will be forced to release Steam Deck successors sooner rather than later. The Steam Deck's touted "price to performance" value will diminish relatively quick when compared to other Handheld Gaming PCs that come out every year with more powerful specs at around the same price ranges. There are PC gamers, like myself that prefer more powerful Handheld Gaming PCs over the Steam Deck and are more accustomed to the higher prices compared to console gamers.
Pretty much most handhelds that have come out after the Steam Deck are already more powerful. Therefore, no idea why you say the ROG Ally is "rumored" to be more powerful. 😂😂😂 It's common sense it won't be equal to or weaker in power vs the Steam Deck.
"Best Handheld Gaming PCs" is really subjective. It's still early days. Many people have different preferences for size, power, specs, features and price. Handheld Gaming PCs will grow to be a huge market and offer things to suite different tastes.
All these types of UA-cam videos are just very well put together and cunning advertising. They don't care what you buy or your views they have sponsors and contracts to get you to fork out as much money $ as you can. It's the same for apps you download on your devices. I'm warning you young people to be aware of how the world has become.
My 2yr old Fold 3 is my favourite console at the moment. 120hz samoled display 256gb onboard, glap controller , runs psp,ps1 ,ps2 nds and more in my pocket❤
@2pak100 nope. It's got 2 triggers on both sides , 2 analogs , dpad and 4 buttons along with select, start and 2 Android buttons (home and back). Highly recommend it , won't cost alot ($30-40)
This is actually such a dogshit list. The first 3 picks were niche and effectively useless for any normal person that just wants a handheld to play decent games where they don't have access to a gaming pc, while the last 2 picks were a steam deck and a stupidly priced android tablet.
A bug ridden unreliable one, a grossly overpriced one, a fantastic but unavailable niche one, and a nice but very very expensive one. So that leaves one obvious one.
Just another video that completely ignores the fact Windows can be installed on the Deck and that the Deck has reliable suspend/resume and you know, trackpads.
Analogue's business model makes no sense, unless they're hoarding their own product to sell on the secondary market. Otherwise, they'd be better off making to demand.
Buy from steam, not from anyone else currently. Don’t buy these handoff products that probably have a horrible RMA or people who aren’t dedicated to ot
What part of HAND-HELD do you not comprehend?? Just because a Switch or a Steam Deck can't fit into your jeans pocket (unless you use large cargo pants instead), that doesn't take away from the FACT that they are still hand-helds.
It is becoming a norm for ign to hire irritating video presenter. The whole video has no energy with explaining irrelevant topics that does not match the headline.
The argument for "why not get a gaming Laptop?" when it comes to handheld PCs is as silly as the argument for "Why not get a gaming desktop?" when it comes to laptop PCs. It ignores the obvious fundamental differences and reason why gamers go for those form factors. Gaming laptops are portable compared to gaming Desktops and have built in monitors and keyboards. Same for Handheld Gaming PCs, as their name suggests are usable in the hands and mobile gaming on go compared to gaming laptops. The premium prices is in the portability and mobility of those PCs.
SteamDeck was one of my best purchases of last year
Same👍
Same!!!!!!! No regrets
Big same. It’s my primary device now.
It's one of if not, the best purchase of my life💯
Where do people obtain a steam deck and what does it do ? 👀
Love how they put the link for the Steam Deck twice
They didn't do it three times only because Valve would not approve.
Will IGN ever do an updated review on the Steam Deck? Like they did with the PS5 and Series X?
Been waiting for that updated review to drop for a while now
I'm sure you're trying to avoid even the remotest possibility of covering any handheld that is capable of piracy, but it feels like an extreme disservice to recommend anything like the Evercade or Analogue Pocket without at least mentioning the many fantastic (and CHEAAAP) devices from Retroid, Anbernic, Pow Kiddy, etc.
If they cover PC handhelds, those do the same thing, so it really is strange
The intro segment about Nintendo Switch seemed like it almost hurt to admit.
Facts are facts- Switch is dominating 9th generation. Yes, Switch is officially competing with Series X|S/PS5 for just as long as it was with XBONE/PS4 now, and it looks like it will continue to dominate until Nintendo starts 10th generation with a Switch successor.
ITS STEAMDECK SZN. FACE IT🤷♂️
@@reekhavoc2932 No, it's not. The Steam Deck is oversized and overpriced.
@@SALTYTOAD00 Steam Deck is definitely oversized but NOT overpriced.
Stop doing drugs.
For those who are into emulation or thinking about it, look into the Anbernic RG systems. They are great!! And affordable. Can play up to psp games depending on the system. This is for classic game lovers. Not modern games.
RG35XX is fantastic.
Summary was generated by Summatim, let us know if there are any inaccuracies! 🤖
0:12: Introduction to Handheld Consoles
0:36: List of Handhelds
1:59: Evercade EXP
4:05: Analog Pocket
5:49: Logitech Gcloud
8:24: Steam Deck
9:00: Aya Neo
10:26: Conclusion
Pretty cool. All the time stamps seem a couple seconds later than the in video title cards. Seems like it’s going off when he’s first saying the product name instead of the in video sections
Nice, should really get sponser block though, it does that for you
Can you play the latest soccer games on any on those consoles?
@@slizzy6292where do you think they got their time stamps
It's nice to see handheld games making a comeback
Some of the best consoles I've ever owned were handhelds
Very very very disappointed steam deck is still the best option in 2023. It is way too huge and looks like absolute garbage. The ayaneo looks like a thing of beauty but has to cost 900??? This world needs to start making sense asap. How can we not have a great handheld gaming device under 350 in 2023??? No, I’m not gonna include the switch because it is very underpowered.
Handheld consoles aren't that powerful anyways.
Steam Deck is all the handhelds combined with insane performance, easy win
The budget choice here is an odd one IMO, you would be far better getting something like a Anbernic RG35XX (or Miyoo Mini Plus) which can play everything upto a PS1 and only costs around $60.
Around $60 if they are properly stocked
@@bikechan9903 RG35XX has been on stock since launch
I’m about to get a RG35xx, can play up to ps1 and with garlic os it seems easy and cheap to enter the emulator environment imo.
Jus use ur phone lmao
@@VicRaptor2589 Yeah it's a great little machine, and the screen is far better than it ought to be for the price.
Great review!
Thanks, Seth.
The only shame is the Valve doesn't do global shipping the right way, so the SteamDeck can be quite expensive outside the US.
It's available in Europe and Asia, not just the US
@@Thornskade There's other markets such Australia, South Africa, North Africa, South America, where it's not officially available.
It’s same price as US in UK 😊
For those who dont know the steam deck does run switch games via emulator pretty well. Yes that includes tears of the kingdom. Its nice to have one device thst can play mario odyssey, last of us, and gears 5 in one device.
@@DCKnight0077-jw4bwhe has 3 likes, you have 1
@@DCKnight0077-jw4bw Then why did you delete the comment?
You’re the problem, it was people like you that gave Nintendo what they needed to take down yuzu. Stop pirating new games.
Update: The Ayaneo 2S was recently announced and is basically the exact same thing but with a Ryzen 7 7840U and an improved cooling solution.
@@ryuno2097 That's how they make their money ig
Too bad Steam Deck isn't available in my country.
Asus has something interesting too .. can’t wait to see how that pans out !
Expect a hefty price. Steam Deck is cheaper because it makes it up on games..Asus can't make it up anywhere but the price
@@evgaming9390Its prices turned out to be exceptionally low, in the ballpark of the Steam Deck, which is extraordinary
@@abdallahhakeem5185battery life is worse
The gpd win 4 really should have been in the spot of the ayaneo. It's priced similarly, has a slide out keyboard and mouse track pad, supports thunderbolt and fits into a pocket all while having the same power.
I'd say it should replace the Logitech console. Who the hell wants that thing?
All high end handles have their own pros cons but also the high price. Only steamdeck has the best performance/price ratio and the best customer services and supports.
Right?
its priced about 900 $ wdym its expensive
Ayaneo is on market here. Can't find gpd win 4. I'd say it's relevant to place the ayaneo here for certain markets
New Nintendo 3DS XL and Gameboy Advance SP are my personal favorite handheld consoles. The PSP and PS Vita can play roms of old school games too, so I'd love those both too for that reason alone.
The psp go is my favorite but is was very unconfortable.
Love nintendo handhelds❤ Can't wait for new one.
Lol it's so true that Switch is the obviously best choice for an actual console that is also the most versatile of all options. Nice to know about other options tho.
The PS Vita is definitely an underrated console in 2023, considering the homebrew community
Agreed, the best if you wanna enjoy emulation from the 8 to 32 bits
Nope. Overpriced AF and weak. Steam deck and a switch lite is better.
jus use ur phone lmao
PSVITA STILL MY FAVORITE
@@packlesswolf1 not really bro, the form factor, the fact that it can play ps vita psp and ps1 natively and the console's personality plays a big part as to why it's still alive today
Hacked new 3DS XL.
👇 if what you wanted is sold out
Wait for it
Shocking list, AYN Odin Lite/Pro, and then there's the Retroid Pocket 3+ they will do PS2, more powerful get a steam deck
Can those devices you mention play AAA games with 30fps?
@@Coconutgl No, you need a console\PC for that. Steamdeck maybe for some games.
These are for android games and emulating older machines usually anything before the Wii.
In short: it's steam deck!!!
Steam Deck is better PERIOD
And the Ayaneo looks better, it's stylish. The Steamdeck is nerdy looking to me. 🤓 I don't know why.
@@alexmendez3681 steam deck is still better bud, it offers best price to performance in its class. The ayaneo is not a steam deck killer not by a long shot lol the price for what your getting for the steam deck plus verifications, massive support from steam & the community & the fact that u get frequent & improved updates to better your steam deck experience is the reason why the steam deck is better & is what beats the aya neo 2. In general the majority of ppl don’t care much about the boost In performance from the aya neo as the steam deck is more appealing to the majority of ppl than to enthusiasts or a small percentage of ppl that do buy the aya neo 2. Heck even enthusiasts agree that the steam deck is a game changer. While the hardware is not better than the aya neo 2 the UI & software of the steam deck as well as the price & the support that it gets is more worth it then buying a $900-1000 dollar handheld gaming Pc.
Nintendo Switch is just not one of the best handheld
It is lit tho, you can't deny that
@@reekhavoc2932 no it’s not can it play resident evil 4 remake WWE 2K23 cyberpunk 2077 go get a real job do you can afford yourself a Steam Deck Nintendo is dead
He doesn’t believe in power better graphics performance Mike and Bryan your wasting your time talking to a kid Mike where is Nintendo newest console difference just more battery life not a big deal
Nintendo is weak reekhavoc 😂
@@reekhavoc2932 do you believe in power cause you don’t seek to believe in it are you 8 years old
I'm still with my PS Vita and Anbernic RG350 😂
I'm still with my galaxy s10
It's not out yet but the ASUS ROG Ally looks promising. Rumored to be more powerful than the Steamdeck. Let's see if they can keep the price competitive to the steamdeck.
$649
It's not rumored to be more powerful. It already is.
Current gen handheld gaming Pcs use AMD 6800U + 680M gpus and have been real world gaming benchmarks better performers than the Steam Deck's 2021 specs.
Next gen hanheld gaming Pcs like the Asus ROG Ally, Aya, GPD Win and OneNet will be rocking
AMD 7840U + 780M gpus that are expected to run more powerful.
Asus ROG Ally is purported to have two SKUs a cheaper Z1 chip and a more premium Z1 Extreme which are customized AMD 7640 and 7840U RDNA 3 ZEN 4 APUS.
The Steam Deck was great because it limelighted handheld gaming PCs and introduces the masses to Linux Gaming
The thing is these are still Pcs in the end and not consoles.
gaming Pcs by their nature come out nearly every year with more powerful specs.
So if Valve wants to compete in the Handheld Gaming PC space they will be forced to release Steam Deck successors sooner rather than later.
The Steam Deck's touted "price to performance" value will diminish relatively quick when compared to other Handheld Gaming PCs that come out every year with more powerful specs at around the same price ranges.
There are PC gamers, like myself that prefer more powerful Handheld Gaming PCs over the Steam Deck and are more accustomed to the higher prices compared to console gamers.
Pretty much most handhelds that have come out after the Steam Deck are already more powerful.
Therefore, no idea why you say the ROG Ally is "rumored" to be more powerful. 😂😂😂
It's common sense it won't be equal to or weaker in power vs the Steam Deck.
@@AdmiralBison THIS!!! ☝️☝️☝️ Very well said.
Where's the ayn odin, retroid pocket series, and ambernic handhelds? 🤨
"Best Handheld Gaming PCs" is really subjective. It's still early days.
Many people have different preferences for size, power, specs, features and price.
Handheld Gaming PCs will grow to be a huge market and offer things to suite different tastes.
Can't believe GPD WIN 4 was left off the list.
Zune for life!
5:56 so this is the new Nintendo switch
What they didn’t say about the pocket is it also plays Roms now
Steam Deck wins and its not even close. 399 gets you in the door. And all models have same power.
No, they don't. The SD is far behind the newest handhelds and you know it. Lots of comparison videos out there.
Linux compatibility roadblocks, average display quality, erogmics of a brick, limited storage. Not even close.
*ROG Ally has entered the chat*
Steamdeck is the best device i've ever purchase :)
All these types of UA-cam videos are just very well put together and cunning advertising. They don't care what you buy or your views they have sponsors and contracts to get you to fork out as much money $ as you can. It's the same for apps you download on your devices. I'm warning you young people to be aware of how the world has become.
Anbernic and Retroid exist!!! Also Miyoo
The PlayDate because it does something different. It’s not just another emulation device.
Let's bring back the handheld that you can casually walk around with in your pocket
Which one was that?
Miyoo mini it is
The DS?
GBA micro was the real deal
A phone
Thr exp reminds me a little bit of the Sega game gear
Happy with my Switch Lite
My 2yr old Fold 3 is my favourite console at the moment. 120hz samoled display 256gb onboard, glap controller , runs psp,ps1 ,ps2 nds and more in my pocket❤
Can you attach extra buttons to it?
@2pak100 nope. It's got 2 triggers on both sides , 2 analogs , dpad and 4 buttons along with select, start and 2 Android buttons (home and back). Highly recommend it , won't cost alot ($30-40)
How is $400 not cheap for a steam deck lol
Strange that there isn't a chapter for the DS. Seriously though, if you have a DS and an a R4 that thing's a beast
Can you play gta5 offline with steamdeck?
Yes.
Bro kinda of weird 😂
completely ignores the AYN odin or the retroid pock 3+ cause reasons
how anout ( ROG ALLy )
I'm ngl I'm about to start throwing loose change into the shoebox and buy the NEO2🤷♂️ I want it so I'm gonna get it. Sorry not sorry
Does it bother anybody if it's not an "official" product?
Yes. Move along.
Switch OLED the GOAT
@@90shandheldgamer that's just not true if we're being honest look at the specs LOL
@@Kai.Rakūn Great games matter more than your little specs.
Still the number one best selling console of all time is not a handheld 😏
PSP was the 🐐
Mobile Phone is still the best gaming handheld that everyone has on their pocket
Depends on the phone tbh.
you missed pretty much most of the best value ones... where are the Anbernics? the Retroids? the GPDs? the Miyoos?
this video shows how out of touch IGN is
This is actually such a dogshit list.
The first 3 picks were niche and effectively useless for any normal person that just wants a handheld to play decent games where they don't have access to a gaming pc, while the last 2 picks were a steam deck and a stupidly priced android tablet.
Amazing
Although it’s time ended a lil while back just wanna say this here… *honorable mention* : The Nintendo 3DS
can play NDS with button and pen, Playing ninja gaiden NDS is not fun in android or mouse.
They come in great colors too like Dark red, Green and aqua blue, like some game consoles the colors of Nintendo game systems are unique⚔️⚔️.
Steam Deck is the solution..you didn't touch on its SSD upgrades you can do as SSD become cheaper.
A bug ridden unreliable one, a grossly overpriced one, a fantastic but unavailable niche one, and a nice but very very expensive one. So that leaves one obvious one.
Just another video that completely ignores the fact Windows can be installed on the Deck and that the Deck has reliable suspend/resume and you know, trackpads.
Analogue's business model makes no sense, unless they're hoarding their own product to sell on the secondary market. Otherwise, they'd be better off making to demand.
Love my EXP
Onexplayer 2 is as powerful as Ayaneo 2. It's basically a mini-computer. The controllers are detachable as well.
Too chunky
Jesus Christ happy birthday holy spirit marketing manager
what is budget for the small percentage of people living in the dolar/euro zones is extremely expensive to 80+% of the whole world
Bad video. Nothing interesting or great was shown (except the steam deck of course. That thing is great)
Looks like I'm getting a steam deck
OLED displays are inherently susceptible to burn-in, and the Steam Deck OLED is no exception.
Buy from steam, not from anyone else currently. Don’t buy these handoff products that probably have a horrible RMA or people who aren’t dedicated to ot
No Razer Edge?
Best for 65 - 73 year olds???? My parents need something other than solitaire from 92
Crazy how long Nintendo has completely dominated the handheld market for over 30 years
imo handheld is gameboy.. the steam deck, etc are portables and require a lot more space to carry and
What part of HAND-HELD do you not comprehend??
Just because a Switch or a Steam Deck can't fit into your jeans pocket (unless you use large cargo pants instead), that doesn't take away from the FACT that they are still hand-helds.
2:42 The only thing better than a library of movies and games is a bigger one...
What? No PS Vita? Outrageous! 😋
vita hands down top 5 portables and its underrated tbh
@@Gloryboyquan Yup!
Outside of the Nintendo switch I'ma go with my Razer Edge 5G
Just get analog pocket and Nintendo switch does most of the job
Arguably Aya Neo isn't a 100% certainty they all windows games will work, because windows often has compatibility problems with old games.
It also has enough power to emulate those though, if you want to play old games use 86Box and DOSBox
When will playstation release a portable one
Thus list is garbage. Ign tip toeing around the fact lol.
Thanks on the emulation we can play our childhood games on the go.
Guys should not wear nail polish
Is the PS vita really that bad it doesn't make this list?
It is becoming a norm for ign to hire irritating video presenter. The whole video has no energy with explaining irrelevant topics that does not match the headline.
Are there any that will play ps5
Can you play pomemon games on the steam deck ?😊
*Best handheld gaming devices that don't depend on Roms that could put us in trouble*. There, FTFY
Only ign would tell someone to get rid of their mod-able launch day V1 switch for the overpriced oled
Weird to not mention about being about to use the pocket without physical media! A little Playdate love would be cool too now the shop has launched!
The argument for "why not get a gaming Laptop?" when it comes to handheld PCs is as silly as the argument for "Why not get a gaming desktop?" when it comes to laptop PCs.
It ignores the obvious fundamental differences and reason why gamers go for those form factors.
Gaming laptops are portable compared to gaming Desktops and have built in monitors and keyboards.
Same for Handheld Gaming PCs, as their name suggests are usable in the hands and mobile gaming on go compared to gaming laptops.
The premium prices is in the portability and mobility of those PCs.
Great host and great video. Love my steamdeck. Took it to japan on vacation and it was amazing to have my steam collection on the go
IGN…please upload 4K videos or at least 2K!
4k video takes up a lot of data, and data storage is expensive.
And what even is 2k? 1440?
Can the evercade run modern game like FIFA
psp fans? comment your favourite games.
Gameboy Light!
Didn't know the evercade existed. looks solid. I'd go with the steam deck.
Sure I'd rather have a flashy neo but, money.