Opinion: I Miss Dedicated Handhelds
The state of handheld gaming has been on my mind for a while now, and with the rumours swirling about Xbox’s new handheld (Project Kennan), it is as good a time as any to talk about it. We have not seen a dedicated handheld, at least from any of the big players in the industry, since the Nintendo Switch effectively replaced the 3DS in 2017. Since then, we have seen the success of the Switch and its hybrid nature, as well as the rise of handheld gaming PCs from the likes of Valve and Asus. And yet, not a single dedicated handheld in sight. Source: Windows Central There are a multitude of reasons why I love dedicated handhelds, with the convenience of picking and instantly playing anywhere being among them. However, the unique and creative gaming experiences they offer are by far the most important. Traditionally, handhelds have been underpowered compared to their home console counterparts, with exceptions like the Sega Nomad existing. This lack of raw power resulted in unique worka...
