• @gaylord_fartmaster@lemmy.world
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    229 days ago

    There is no reason for this to exist. You can already just use your phone with similar controllers, except designed by someone who has actually played a video game before.

    • @misk@sopuli.xyzOP
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      69 days ago

      The reason for this to exist is for a phone + controller combo to be pocketable. Even the most compact add-ons like Razer Kishi are not exactly that. This should be somewhat similar but integrated for the weirdos that want it.

      • @Panamalt@sh.itjust.works
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        29 days ago

        PSP, Gameboy, 3DS, etc. all very pocketable without trying to reinvent the entire wheel like this goofy thing. And I suspect either the phone or the gameing aspect of this will be severely neglected as a result.

        That said though, if anyone is going to make a folding screen handheld (phonsole?), Samsung is probably the best one to do it considering their history with folding phones.

        • @misk@sopuli.xyzOP
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          29 days ago

          Agreed, I own a bunch of older handhelds with better form factors and large libraries of games. I tried to give gaming on iOS a go and it’s fine but the catalogue is still to small if you don’t want to touch gachas. I think this thing might be for people who play those though.