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Which handheld should I get? (lemmy.zip)
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I'm pretty much a Xbox gamer. Rarely play PC. I'm interested in a handheld, would you go with the upcoming ally for Xbox or whatever the Lenovo one is called? I'm not very techy, just want something that's going to play games for at least the next 5 years. Something with great battery life.

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[–] 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

I would argue that if you're an Xbox gamer with no interest in PC and no interest in trying different eco-systems then yes the new ROG Xbox Ally will be your best bet. You might not get quite the same performance as the SteamOS models but you'll have access to your GamePass, cross-buy library titles if you have any and a familiar interface.

EDIT: Woof, after seeing the ROG Ally Xbox X, there's no way could I recommend it.

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I should reiterate I do have some games on PC/Steam I just much prefer couch over computer chair

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  • [–] 13 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    You can absolutely play a Steam Deck on the couch. It's effectively the same sort of device as a Switch, just without all the Nintendo nonsense of knowing that you're supporting a company that specializes in squashing industry innovation through litigation.

    You can even buy a dock that uses the USBC port as an HDMI output, if you want to play on a bigger screen, and connect your favorite Bluetooth controller.

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