Latest rumor is that an Xbox branded handheld will release this year.
It will be a PC handheld and not made by MS, but branded and clearly Xbox looking.
They say ASUS, Lenovo etc are possible manufacturers.
Anyone interested?
Nope. I don't have much interest in portables anymore. If Nintendo sold a no screen version of the Switch 2, I'd buy that over the portable one, especially had more internal storage.
Happy 30th to Chrono Trigger. One of the greatest games of all time. It’s my second favourite game of all time and was only surpassed recently with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Happy 30th to Chrono Trigger. One of the greatest games of all time. It’s my second favourite game of all time and was only surpassed recently with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Anyone remember that fake VR helmet video for what turned out to be the Wii?
So you've probably stayed away from VR for similar reasons to me. The added cost, fears of it being niche, none of the main hardware makers not making an all in one package. Fears of lack of support and whether it even works well or if you'll like it.
But I would be sad if it died like I'm sad that glasses free 3D died.
Since I subscribe to gametrailers on YouTube they often have VR showcases and you would be suprised at how many games there are.
So how does this relate to the Nintendo ON? Or should I say, the Nintendo Switch LABO 2?
Now I never tried Labo VR and I assume the quality was terrible, but I like the concept of slotting the tablet into a headpiece and having hobo VR usable on any Switch console without having to buy a dedicated and expensive headset.
With Switch 2, the screen resolution is increased and the hardware is more advanced, so is the concept actually doable now?
And would it be something you'd be interested in, if they managed to get it working? There are lots and lots of old games out that could come across at cheaper prices.
I hope they do this but I'm not holding my breath.
Would you be interested if it cost like $20 for a head grip? And if digital games were like $5 to $15 or something?
Dana Carvey is back in business.
Shit I forgot it, and it's already Mar11 Day here. What''s a Marl? How am I supposed to celebrate that?!
Easy, one Mario, two Marii. Like how it is with scampi.It will be a PC handheld and not made by MS, but branded and clearly Xbox looking.
They say ASUS, Lenovo etc are possible manufacturers.
Anyone interested?
Nope. I don't have much interest in portables anymore. If Nintendo sold a no screen version of the Switch 2, I'd buy that over the portable one, especially had more internal storage.
I’m interested.
Happy 30th to Chrono Trigger. One of the greatest games of all time. It’s my second favourite game of all time and was only surpassed recently with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
That's one helluva run for Chrono Trigger.It most certainly was. Would love a new Chrono game or even just a remake of Trigger and/or Cross.
Yeah, you better hide!
Windows central says they are also making a dedicated Xbox handheld planned for 2027.Also they're saying there isn't a dev kit for the next Xbox. They're saying its like a PC and the next Xbox is like a PC in a tv friendly box?
Yeah, I saw that. I’m very curious as to what they’re cooking up.
You really should get on that. It's actually a fairly short game. First play-through should only take a little over 20 hours.
It's a charming game, but I've started it, I'm going to guess five times and it's not stuck with me. I even tried again on DS when it came out.
I got into this a fair bit on the latest Game Under Podcast (minute mark 7:45)
https://gameunder.net/http/gameunderlibsyncom/rss/2025/3/2/game-under-podcast-168
It's a surprisingly bad idea once you get into the numbers. .
Yeah, I should. Let me add it to my current backlog list . . .
I don't know how you measure success in the handheld market anymore. The PSP sold I think 80m units. The Vita sold 15m and was considered a flop.
None of the PC handhelds, including Steam Deck have come anywhere near Vita sales. But people don't regard them as flops.
I don't get how some of the third party manufacturers make money off them as they don't profit from the games.
I can understand that Steam Deck can get money through Steam sales.
The return of the Nintendo ON
Anyone remember that fake VR helmet video for what turned out to be the Wii?
So you've probably stayed away from VR for similar reasons to me. The added cost, fears of it being niche, none of the main hardware makers not making an all in one package. Fears of lack of support and whether it even works well or if you'll like it.
But I would be sad if it died like I'm sad that glasses free 3D died.
Since I subscribe to gametrailers on YouTube they often have VR showcases and you would be suprised at how many games there are.
So how does this relate to the Nintendo ON? Or should I say, the Nintendo Switch LABO 2?
Now I never tried Labo VR and I assume the quality was terrible, but I like the concept of slotting the tablet into a headpiece and having hobo VR usable on any Switch console without having to buy a dedicated and expensive headset.
With Switch 2, the screen resolution is increased and the hardware is more advanced, so is the concept actually doable now?
And would it be something you'd be interested in, if they managed to get it working? There are lots and lots of old games out that could come across at cheaper prices.
I hope they do this but I'm not holding my breath.
Would you be interested if it cost like $20 for a head grip? And if digital games were like $5 to $15 or something?