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But what if the batteries are about to die while in the middle of a level?
Best Handheld Ever - Opinions?
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But what if the batteries are about to die while in the middle of a level?
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Personally I think the Game Boy is the obvious answer. That said over the years I really loved the DS/DSi system and some of it's games. For me a more innovative system that has a games library that in depth and quality rivals it predecessor. The PSP, PS Vita, Game Gear et al haven't come close to Nintendo's handheld machines.
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It's all relative to the person. If you like Neo Geo games with a passion, then it'd be the Neo Geo X. Brilliant handheld. Objectively I'd say the GBA. If I had a choice it'd be the DS version that could play GBA games.
My first thought would be the original Gameboy for pretty much creating the handheld/portable category (or being the first successful one). I do have a soft spot for my Nintendo DS lite though which I think massively improved the form factor by adding dual displays and touch.
The Switch is definitely up there for actually providing a current-gen experience console that's also portable. Every other portable has been massively underpowered compared to home consoles of the time. Ergonomically I'm not a massive fan of it in portable mode but I'm sure we'll get a revised Switch Lite/etc in another year or two.
I can't decide but if pushed to choose I'd have to go with the original!
The Switch is definitely up there for actually providing a current-gen experience console that's also portable. Every other portable has been massively underpowered compared to home consoles of the time. Ergonomically I'm not a massive fan of it in portable mode but I'm sure we'll get a revised Switch Lite/etc in another year or two.
I can't decide but if pushed to choose I'd have to go with the original!
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Original Game Boy Advance. PSP comes a close second though. 
Don
The PSP for me, especially as now they are so cheap and easy to play non-psp games on.
I did like the original Gameboy though and the Gameboy Advance, the latter though could have done with a better screen from the off!
I did like the original Gameboy though and the Gameboy Advance, the latter though could have done with a better screen from the off!
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Original GBA for me, Shame about the screen though
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Same
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As the manufacturer intended I would say the original Gameboy, otherwise I would say the PSP comes into it's own.
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Ive a modded Vita, which I'm enjoying at the moment. Does everything I need well and has nice controls. Dual analogue sticks makes a big difference over PSP. Stock, the game and memory card formats make it really unattractive to me.
The original game boy is top in terms of influence. I don't have one, but a backlit GBA looks like it it would be the best way to enjoy Game Boy games to me. I never got on with the screen or form factor.
Sega really had the right idea with the Nomad IMO, but as with the Game Gear, battery life was a killer. If Li-Ion was around back then, it would have been great
The original game boy is top in terms of influence. I don't have one, but a backlit GBA looks like it it would be the best way to enjoy Game Boy games to me. I never got on with the screen or form factor.
Sega really had the right idea with the Nomad IMO, but as with the Game Gear, battery life was a killer. If Li-Ion was around back then, it would have been great
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Neo Geo Pocket for me, superb joystick and an excellent collection of games.
The pocket joystick is the best of any handheld ever made
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*Twin boxing stance Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja Style*
Absolutely. Microswitched excellence.
The NeoGeoX was close, but there was just a little too much travel on it.
Then there was the NeoGeo Mini... Oh dear...
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I still have a lot of love for the lynx too
The conversions of Atari classics to a portable platform at the time were really good and had some great games in its catalogue
Blue lightning
Awesome Golf
Warbirds
Switchblade 2
Hard Drivin
Chequered Flag
California Games
Batman Returns
Roadblasters
Electro Cop
The conversions of Atari classics to a portable platform at the time were really good and had some great games in its catalogue
Blue lightning
Awesome Golf
Warbirds
Switchblade 2
Hard Drivin
Chequered Flag
California Games
Batman Returns
Roadblasters
Electro Cop
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This really. I remember cycling down to Dixons in Chelmsford in '89 and then banging Tetris for hours and hours. Game was a revelation with a friend and the link cable.
... and in a few minutes time I'm about to walk down to Currys PC world and pick up a Switch lite
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You won't regret the switch, I was on the fence for over a year and snapped on up and now constantly on it lol
You need the Zelda remake it's AMAZING
Remembered one of my favourite Gameboy games, Motorcross Maniacs
If I am honest the biggest memories I have are of the original Gameboy too despite owning most of the consoles, Tetris link play on buses for school trips, Kirby's Dreamland for hours to complete it in parents car, track meet at Butlins and my nan bought me dk land 2 for Xmas one year, was incredible!
You need the Zelda remake it's AMAZING
Remembered one of my favourite Gameboy games, Motorcross Maniacs
If I am honest the biggest memories I have are of the original Gameboy too despite owning most of the consoles, Tetris link play on buses for school trips, Kirby's Dreamland for hours to complete it in parents car, track meet at Butlins and my nan bought me dk land 2 for Xmas one year, was incredible!
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