• argo_yamato@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Playing on it so someone else can watch TV is great but has no value outside your home if it relies on your PS5. For gaming like this I will stick with the Switch.

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        1 year ago

        Except without the GamePad’s uses for giving one player exclusive information in local multiplayer or the touch screen actually being used in games.

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      1 year ago

      Not to mention all the same utility can be had with say a small TV or computer monitor and like a HDMI switcher for a little over $100. Maybe less if you find a good deal. I had a Wii U. The gimmick of the controller screen got old fast and it sucked pretty hard overall. Not looking to retry that failed concept.

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        1 year ago

        Even comparing it to the WiiU, at least some games took advantage of using both screens.

        This is just the tablet as a single screen, with none of the utility.

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        1 year ago

        Yup. That and, if a little more distance or wireless is needed, you can remote play to android/ios devices via PSPlay w/ dual sense and 3rd party controller support.

        This is basically the non-techie or expensive taste version of the remote play experience as the WiiU screen added more functionality than mirroring.

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      1 year ago

      There’s a a hands on post that says it will work outside the house. It just needs to be on a wifi network still.

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      1 year ago

      I already use Chiaki on my Deck to play my PS4/PS5.

      Sometimes my wife is using the TV for something else. Sometimes I want to be out on the porch, or in bed. Sometimes I just don’t want to put my glasses on.

      This thing has a better screen and, for PS5 in particular, better controller features than the Deck.

      It’s a bit pricey, but not as bad as I was expecting. If it goes on sale I’ll be tempted to grab it.

      Weird that PlayStation named their device the Portal and valve didn’t though lol.

    • Omega@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I use my Switch exclusively for this. If this handheld can eliminate lag, I’d love to get it. But it’s priced a bit too high.