I just found out the PSP Go was a thing and I really like the idea of having the screen slide up to reveal the controls. I think this would be a great way to make a more compact version of the Steamdeck. I don’t know about the low profile joysticks though. I’ve never used anything like those before and I’m not sure how they’d feel to use. Maybe it would just be something I’d have to get used to. Regardless, I’d love to hear what other people think about this idea. Edit: I think I should clarify. I’m mostly referring to the style with the sliding screen. I don’t think something as small as the psp would be a good idea either
I own a psp go. I think a chunky (thickness) and larger one would be interesting. My psp acts as a clock when docked which is cool. But I think slide is dead as people have said. The buttons on psp are very thin. Certainly be hard to do trackpads etc.
I liked the 3ds stick, but with the metal mod. The stock rubber one could not handle smash bros. The psp one wasn’t quite to my liking and I couldn’t get used to it. I didn’t have any mod for that though.
Maybe recessed normal sticks could work too because the device would still have to be fairly thick. It sounds like a nightmare to design, assemble, and repair though.
I think I would still stick to the current form factor. Repairability and comfort are of greater concern to me at this stage in my life than pocketability.
There’s already a few gaming handhelds with a sliding screen. See below:
Nah I’m happy with mine just as it is. Really curious about the Deckard tho
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