Anyone Else Can't Get Into Handheld Gaming?

[D3RANG3D]

I can't for the life of me get into it doesn't matter what the platform is phones/tablets/dedicated handhelds.

Owned

Gameboy I actually used this alot but I was like nine or ten when I got it.

Gameboy color I got this on a whim didn't really use it.

Never owned a GBA until the Micro I actually liked this handheld but I sold it.

DS I actually used this somewhat but the touch screen shit turned me off to most games.

PSP never really used this sold it within a few weeks.

Rebought a PSP realized can't into handhelds and was like oh yeah that's why I sold these damn things in the first place.

Have an android device pretty much only use it for web browsing.


Discuss

[Human Snorenado]

Except for the heyday of the GBA, I've never been able to either. I don't even bother now.

[Bebpo]

Mr. Gundam the thread


I have no problem with handheld gaming.  It has some advantages like portability, touch screens, dual-screens; while some disadvantages like no 5.1/7.1 theater sound, big screen, major horsepower, controls aren't as good for certain genre like dual analog games.

[Stoney Mason]

At this point, I'm not going to buy a portable nintendo or playstation system to game on. For those type of games, I'd rather just sit down in front of a console or PC and play games like that. I'm never in a situation where it makes sense for me to game on those type of systems when I'm at home. The reality is that I'll probably end up playing those games on some kind of emulator on a PC down the road where I can have save states and a more enjoyable experience for what I want out of it.


I do game on ipad, or iphones, but the problem there at least on the ipad is that there are so many distractions that, I'll often intend to game but end up just surfing the web or watching a movie or tv on the device instead.

[tiesto]

Not really a fan, if I play I'll do something like the Game Boy Player or PSP with video out. Been playing the Mario Land games lately with Super Game Boy.

[Rufus]

I play them in bed 90% of the time.

[CatsCatsCats]

Nope got a raging boner for Minecraft PE.

[Rahxephon91]

I hate it.

[archnemesis]

Handheld gaming has both pros and cons. I like having access to multiple types of platforms so I can adapt to the situation. Sleep mode is a blessing if you have a SO or kids competing for your attention.

[D3RANG3D]

I don't hate handheld gaming, it's just not for me.

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If they made a Steamboy, I would probably buy one and not use it and resell it. 

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The cycle continues.

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[Cerveza mas fina]

What if there were portable VR goggles you could play Doom on?

[ToxicAdam]

I never really could get into handheld gaming, until I got into mobile (ironically). It takes me back to my early PC days when I would download dozens of shareware games and play them for 20 minutes at a time. Then every once in awhile you would play something amazing that you would sink dozens of hours into. There's little risk (in terms of dollars/time), so the rewards don't have to be so great.

But traditional handheld gaming always felt like a gimped experience. Like drinking a non-alcoholic beer or something. Rpgs, SRPGS, platformers, action, etc always felt like it was missing something, even though you were spending 30-40 dollars for it.

 

[D3RANG3D]

What if there were portable VR goggles you could play Doom on?

VR is the new waggle wand.

[headwalk]

as someone who has aged right on the socially acceptable bell curve of video games, the 3DS is the first time in my life that playing a nintendo handheld in public makes someone my age look like a weirdo.

[Rufus]

I got weird looks for my DS. Maybe it's just because I've always looked older than I am.

[demi]

I take my Vitor with me a lot, esp now that I can wear a winter jacket full of big stuffy pockets.



... I never play it

[Positive Touch]

psp was the only portable I owned that didn't make me feel like a forevervirgin when I pulled it out. still always played handhelds tho. a good game is a good game regardless of the platform.

[Positive Touch]

I take my Vitor with me a lot, esp now that I can wear a winter jacket full of big stuffy pockets.



... I never play it

prolly for the best; don't want end up on the sex offender list if someone happens to look at your screen

[bork]

I love portable systems.  I game on them a lot less than I did as a kid, but I still end up with pretty large portable libraries and enjoy gaming wherever.

When I was a kid, I used to walk around with a Gameboy holstered on my belt.   

[D3RANG3D]

I love portable systems.  I game on them a lot less than I did as a kid, but I still end up with pretty large portable libraries and enjoy gaming wherever.

When I was a kid, I used to walk around with a Gameboy holstered on my belt.   

I'm pretty sure I had mine in my fanny pack which was haute couture in the Pacific NW.

[Mr. Gundam]

Mr. Gundam the thread

Damn straight. I just can't get into handheld gaming. I've got a DS, PSP and an iPhone. Playing anything on them is just absolute torture. I like playing games at home. I drive to work and when I'm out, gaming is the last thing on my mind.

[demi]

I play my handhelds at home... who said you cant?

[Mr. Gundam]

I play my handhelds at home... who said you cant?

That's the thing, if I'm home and have some free time I'd rather play a console game on my TV. Sitting at home with a handheld just bugs me. Total personal preference.

[MrAngryFace]

Now that im bouncing between two houses on the regular and have to game on the go most of the time portable gaming and iOS gaming are what I can do most of the time. I still carve out time for consoles/PC though- just has to be VERY deliberate.

[Cerveza mas fina]

I kind of want to buy a Vita or 3DS.

Mobile gaming is just so non invasive.

[archnemesis]

I kind of want to buy a Vita or 3DS.

They're both great devices.

[D3RANG3D]

I have actually been playing the brick Gameboy I got for Christmas from my brother, it's like being transformed into being a Standrex Nintenyearold again.

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Not really.

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Dat 100 x 50 resolution screen.

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[D3RANG3D]

Operation C is

[tiesto]

For the OGB I'd highly recommend giving Donkey Kong '94, Final Fantasy Legend 2, Final Fantasy Adventure, and Gargoyle's Quest a shot, if you haven't yet. I'm about to beat Wario Land on my Super Game Boy and it's not too bad either, graphics are really nice and smooth for the platform.

[Positive Touch]

DONKEY KONG 94 HELL YES

[Hock]

I love it. I'm way more likely to play rpgs on my handhelds/phone because I can just stop it any time and pick it back up when I feel like it. My gaming habits can be really random, sometimes I'm in the mood to play for a few minutes and sometimes for hours. Having to sit through cutscenes or search for save points can become painful so I really appreciate sleep mode and save states.

[Mr. Nobody]

For a while, most of my gaming was done on handhelds while my consoles were collecting dust (360) or primarily being used for Netflix (PS3) 

[D3RANG3D]

I got a lot of free games with it.

Donkey Kong 94
Kirby Pinball
Mario Land
Mario Land 2
Wario Land
Operation C
Kirby
Kirby 2
Tennis
Baseball
Super Battle Tank
Pit Fighter
Yoshi
Cat Trap
Dr Mario
Mario Picross
Game and Watch
Baloon Kid
Castlevania
Gargoyles Quest

and alot more too lazy to list.

[bork]

DONKEY KONG 94 HELL YES

So much better than those shitty Rare games. 

[D3RANG3D]

I got Donkey Kong 94.

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Handheld gaming is still not for me though.

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[Positive Touch]

[D3RANG3D]

Hey I like the games but, I can't play them for longer than a few minutes.

[Positive Touch]

THAT'S THE FUCKING POINT

[D3RANG3D]

THAT'S THE FUCKING POINT

No it isn't there is no fucking sleep mode.

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You can't save in most of these games breh.

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[Positive Touch]

yeah and those games are about 30 min long usually

[D3RANG3D]

yeah and those games are about 30 min long usually

I can still beat Super C/Contra in about 10-15 that's assuming I would want to, if I can't stomach playing these games for more than a few minutes what makes you think I would play them for 30.

[a slime appears]

I tried to transition my handheld gaming to my iPhone over the years but there's simply too much shit going on to even start a game up. I feel if I lived in a city with awesome public transportation then I would probably be all about iOS gaming but as it stands I need to drive my ass everywhere so any portable gaming I do is at home.

I don't have a TV in the bedroom so I usually pop my headphones on and play a game or two before I go to sleep either on my 3DS or phone. It's a good way to mellow out and you're already in bed so it makes it easy to fall asleep.

[Positive Touch]

SON OF A BITCH

[chronovore]

What if there were portable VR goggles you could play Doom on?

VR is the new waggle wand.

VR and Oculus are CueCat 2.0

[D3RANG3D]

What if there were portable VR goggles you could play Doom on?

VR is the new waggle wand.

VR and Oculus are CueCat 2.0

So their shite?

[archie4208]

When is the New 3DS coming to America? 

[chronovore]

What if there were portable VR goggles you could play Doom on?

VR is the new waggle wand.

VR and Oculus are CueCat 2.0

So their shite?

The Oculus stuff I’ve seen is interesting, but it’s never going to catch on because no-one is strapping one onto their head at home, AND the damned things make me motion sick.

Anyway, they address a a need which doesn’t exist, hence: CueCat.

[thisismyusername]

AND the damned things make me motion sick.

Wouldn't increasing/decreasing Field of View help that? Seems like something Carmack would be looking into. What with his "see it and be a believer" hype.

[Trent Dole]

When is the New 3DS coming to America? 

It is a mystery.

[bork]

When is the New 3DS coming to America? 

It is a mystery.

Likely late March or April, when Monster Hunter 4 gets released.

[MrAngryFace]

I tried to transition my handheld gaming to my iPhone over the years but there's simply too much shit going on to even start a game up. I feel if I lived in a city with awesome public transportation then I would probably be all about iOS gaming but as it stands I need to drive my ass everywhere so any portable gaming I do is at home.

I don't have a TV in the bedroom so I usually pop my headphones on and play a game or two before I go to sleep either on my 3DS or phone. It's a good way to mellow out and you're already in bed so it makes it easy to fall asleep.

Plus handheld gaming doesn't take up the TV so that other people can't use it. I guess that's an argument for the NVidia shield, steam streaming, and the WiiU pad.

[Mr. Gundam]

I tried to transition my handheld gaming to my iPhone over the years but there's simply too much shit going on to even start a game up. I feel if I lived in a city with awesome public transportation then I would probably be all about iOS gaming but as it stands I need to drive my ass everywhere so any portable gaming I do is at home.

I don't have a TV in the bedroom so I usually pop my headphones on and play a game or two before I go to sleep either on my 3DS or phone. It's a good way to mellow out and you're already in bed so it makes it easy to fall asleep.

Plus handheld gaming doesn't take up the TV so that other people can't use it. I guess that's an argument for the NVidia shield, steam streaming, and the WiiU pad.

I tend to play games when my wife is busy (still working, at the gym, sleeping) so that's not incentive to play handhelds. And besides, we've got TVs in the basement and main floor living room.

[D3RANG3D]

Is it just me or do GB games run worse on the GBA?

[chronovore]

Casual Rock Band fans may like the Smule series of games. I'm digging them. Unfortunately there is no "buy this game" option, and the micropurchase bull feces is tiresome. At least the karaoke is free if you don't mind duets with strangers.

[demi]

It doesnt at all, but I understand

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Is it just me or do GB games run worse on the GBA?

It doesn't. It uses actual dedicated hardware (Z80/8080-style 8bit CPU) that the original GB/GBC had.

What are you running it on? Original GBA? Maybe it's the screen refresh rate.

[D3RANG3D]

Is it just me or do GB games run worse on the GBA?

It doesn't. It uses actual dedicated hardware (Z80/8080-style 8bit CPU) that the original GB/GBC had.

What are you running it on? Original GBA? Maybe it's the screen refresh rate.

I am well aware of the GBA having the GB/GBC chipset, but on my GBA SP Castlevania seems to chug alot.