This video reminds me of the disappointment I felt as a child when I wanted an RC car for Christmas but ended up with one that had a wire running from the controller to the car.
It is still a toy car. There is fun to be had with a toy car but it would be disingenuous to call it an RC car. This is technically a handheld system and not a portable/wireless system but it isn't under $100 if you want to connect it to a gtx 3070. "Obviously, this is going to come down to the hardware that you have available to you, but I think there are a lot of people that have a PC that is a lot more powerful than the handhelds they own." I think this statement isn't technically wrong but it's a big asterisk
It is handheld in the absolute most technical sense of the word. Big quotation marks. You had to plug it into a CPU and that definitely wasn't under $100 :V
The idea is to just use anything that you already own that can output DP or HDMI. I agree this wouldn't make sense to use if you don't already have something like that.
Yeah, attaching a telescoping controller to a tiny display is neat and all but I don't think that's the hurdle most people are worried about overcoming when making a handheld system (nor do I think most people would consider a handheld system that can't function on its own to actually BE a "handheld system," which are pretty universally capable of standalone operation, even the streaming-oriented ones). This is a bit like titling a video "I created a new computer" and then plugging some accessories into an off-the-shelf PC.
RIP the original title, "I Created an AMOLED Handheld for Under $100". I see you're already trying to distance yourself from this misleading clickbait video.
"handheld" More like an external small monitor + a random android controller. Turn off the pc and that thing is a dust-catcher. Seems a bit clickbaity to me but ok
It's under $100. Except the cost of the intel NUC or AMD PC This is neither a handheld nor under $100 This is a controller and display for your PC I assume your actual goal is to promote a new amoled handheld for product makers, based on your comment towards the end. Then you should have called it a prototype for a new handheld.
So, a streaming device, but tethered to a pc. Granted, you don't get the network latency this way, but you'll still need to stay close to your computer in some capacity. Seems like a fun enough mini-project, but I'm not sure people will pay close to 100 bucks for a "handheld" that's practically dead weight without an accompanying pc if this idea was turned into a consumer product. It's a neat little project that I'm sure viewers can tell you're proud of, but I personally think the title of the video could be a bit misleading, especially considering how you mostly cover SBCs and "true" handhelds on your main channel.
this is no more "handheld" than a gaming laptop... you still have to lug around a huge machine that definitely cost you more than $1000. i expected this to just be a phone with some clip-on controllers, but i'm even more disappointed than if that were the case.
@@TakiUdon So show people how to do it. The entire content of this amounts to "you can put a telescoping controller on a small display. First I bought a bad display but then I bought a good one." When it gets to the parts that people might actually need help with, or be interested in the execution of (making it truly standalone, or at least making it streaming-capable without being plugged into anything), you just say "you can do it" and leave it at that. What you actually demonstrated in this video is, functionally, a wired PC controller with a built-in screen. Neat! But not at all what the video title promises.
@@TakiUdon Whether tethered to a separate device or connected wirelessly, it's still undeniably misleading since it costs way more than $100 for the actual complete set up. He's right, you're better than this. You've built such a great reputation with your previous content, don't ruin it with cheap clickbait.
@@sethsez I showed the connectors needed to put a battery on the back of this with an SBC so the entire thing would be contained in the controller. I then explored tethering it to a PC. Wireless HDMI solutions are more expensive than the entire device for a marginal benefit. You still need to be in direct sight of your source which isn't much better than just using a long HDMI wire. The exact thing I built in this video with wireless HDMI costs around $400: ruclips.net/video/-Vu4BfJLvJQ/видео.html
I do think it ends up feeling more like a PC Version of the Wii U Gamepad with cables. Nothing that I dislike but it really isn't a handheld. I like the idea though, would make DS, 3DS, and Wii U emulation sessions fun.
A tethered handheld? Sorry, but I don't see much appeal in something like that when you could actually play these games on a full-sized monitor without significant QOL downgrades from that configuration. Having to stream it from a full-fat computer in your home is enough of a downside. But having it not be portable even in your own home? Sorry, but that's a game killer for me, and I suspect most people.
Its not really a handheld is it? As your still using a clip on controller and the device itself has no power. You can get the same effect for less simply using your phone and a clip on pad. A screen and a pad doesn't make a handheld IMO. Nice clickbait though.
Come on Taki, this is a static handheld, in the sense that you can't walk around with it. If Anbernic or any other company launches a handheld like that you'd bash them into oblivion. This is a portable monitor with a controller that can't go 10 meters away from the PC. A used amoled android with Moonlight is a far better solution. The delay is negligible.
If you're counting on the user already having a PC, they're even more likely to have a smartphone. Why not just hook up a phone to the controller, and stream with Moonlight or even play games on the phone itself?
Really neat project for sure, however I agree with most of what the other comments are saying, even with wireless options that would allow this device to not be physically tethered, it is still logically tethered to the external device, not allowing you to travel with only the handheld device. I don't believe that really competes very well against the other devices you eluded to compete against, as the handheld device itself becomes less capable than a typical "dedicated" streaming device.
That's what really frustrates me when people review or create a "handheld" device that relies on either a physical tether or the cloud. In the end, neither is truly a portable handheld. The point of a handheld form factor is to use the device while traveling. Especially for a physical tether like this one, you can only be about 6 feet away from the host device. That's barely any different than just using longer cables on a regular pc.
I've always wanted a handheld that's actually just a 7-8" inch external monitor with a dual shock/dualSense-like control mount while also featuring a fully featured USB-C port to connect it up to a nearby laptop while I lay up on my bed or couch.
oh my god this kinda thing is exactly what I’ve wanted for a while. Ideally there would be like a fully integrated device with a 7” OLED screen that uses a single USB C cable. So basically a G Cloud without the Android internals, just a display + controller. Not sure how it would all work, but that’s basically my dream device.
This is exactly what I've been looking for, I've got a powerful gaming laptop and I love to emulate older games but they tend to look quite terrible even upscaled when they're on a big screen. This will give me the ability to enjoy my emulated games in a much better way
That is a cool idea and great screen, but having to deal with an HDMI cable dangling from it and going to a PC kind of defeats the purpose in my opinion. Still good proof of concept
Kinda unfortunate. You literally just hooked up a mini screen(like an old phone or raspberry pi screen) to a mobile phone controller. -_- Very misleading. I actually thought this would be an alternative to the steam deck. I actually feel like you lied. Title mentions "handheld" for "under $100" but I think im confused. I mean, is a ps5 handheld if you plug up a raspberry pi screen to it? That was rhetorical. No, its not. Neither is my phone using steam link. Its also not really under $100 if you have to buy an $800 computer to run the games. What a shame. Anyone thinking of doing this would be better off just with a steam deck considering your price is closer to $1000 and you cant even move away from the cords.
Idk this video just seems like bs... You need a PC to run this. My PC is in another room, why would I do anything like this when i need to be in that room. Most wireless hdmi solutions only work properly in line of sight. I just honestly don't understand why anyone would do this. If you have another PC just connect it to the TV in the room and use a controller... That's all this is an external monitor and a controller.
Did you just have these things lying about and tried to make a video with them? What's next? A portable 50 inch 4k switch that is just a tv on a trolley with the dock and a generator at the back because it can be classified as "portable" that way? Or a wireless ps5 with a 10 minute video of the PS5 without it's peripherals attached where the camera is just orbiting around the PS5 for 10 minutes because that's what the title of the video said. Slow week huh?
I don't mean to throw shade, but this is absolutely misleading. Its neat i guess but handheld implies portability. I could tape joycons to either side of a 24" monitor and that would be a "handheld" in the same way this is. But you know damn well that's not what people think when they read handheld
I did a project just like this one. I used an old laptop screen and a LCD board (there are plenty on the market and they are really cheap) and turned it on an portable monitor with a wood case. For the controllers I used the Nixy Joycons and glued the joycons strap rails on both sides of the monitor. The problems I came up with are the screen quality that is terrible, the joycons signal, that can't hold the connection if I'm only 2 meters away from the PC, and the monitor size, that is just too much to hold comfortably (14 inch). In the end I just ended up buying an Gamesir X2 Pro and using on my tablet for streaming from my computer, but if I was really short on money I would have keep working on this project. There are plenty of portable LCDs options on the market, and one with a 7 or 8 inch screen will be a perfect size
Yeah I pulled a 7” screen from an old eeepc, added a controller board with vga then modded a wii with vga output. The plan is to make a wii laptop shell like the old psone lcd. Everything is functioning I just have to finish the shell.
"For a price that I think will really surprise you" is good for retention I imagine and I guess it makes sense to not have in the thumbnail as retention >> CTR
I would like to see this idea blown up a bit. Like making your own true streaming handheld. That would be pretty cool. Im.sorry everyone has been giving you a hard time about this. It does suck when an idea crash lands but we learn and we grow. And you make some of my favorite content so I appreciate you bro.
It's not really comparison to this setup but the OLED screen on the aya neo air pro is one of the main reasons it's become possibly my favorite handheld of all time. I've owned a steam deck since launch and I always find myself choosing the air over the deck due to it's size, gorgeous screen and amazing rumble motors. It's obviously not a powerhouse but you can easily run modern and tripple A games with some compromises all in a tiny package. Not to mention a massive backlog of older titles. I easily recommend it if you want the best possible OLED handheld out there.
@quickdraw Good point. Everything is a balance between cost and function. A phone is the support by having direct connection to the Play store and a built-in battery as well additional functionality can be easily added. However there's a level of friction to pick up and put down compared these devices.
I have a Old Xiaomi Mi 9 T Pro that I use for gaming, it fits flawlessly in the Razer Kishi. And can emulate anything emulatable on the Android platform. Couple it with a extremely AOSP rom, and it's very smooth and useful. Wish it had 90hz screen, but otherwise HD and OLED, ZERO notch because of the camera being hidden away. and a SD855.
Wouldn't it make more sense on budget to resource somewhat broken "high end" phone, with ie. microphone or speaker issue and slap it into those controller jigs. That's what I would do if I wanted to go absolute price/performance ratio.
I get the idea, but I don't see the use case. Why not just an RP3 for $100? It still has a great 16:9 screen and latency is not bad if you're streaming on the same network. I think this is just too niche to ever have broad enough appeal. I understand you have a quarrel with Retroid, but I think you're letting your bias show by ignoring a simpler solution.
Taki you have given me the best idea ever I gave a mini pc that can be powers by a usbc charger all I need now is a controller and boom (wireless) portable PC
The idea is really sick but I am also a little confused like what the practicality is other than the fact it’s cool like why make a handheld if you can’t really do anything with it without the rest of your setup. Still cool video tho
A year ago I didn’t see the point in something like this. But now, a tethered handheld makes sooo much sense and is a perfect fit for my at-home gaming needs. I think there is an updated or similar Oled screen available from waveshare, but that seems to be about the only reasonably sized Oled out there…. Aside from the 5 inch one from a vita. Really wish there were a 6 or even 7 inch 1080p Oled out there for these kinda of projects.
I love this so much and want something like this in my life so I can play PC and sit with my partner while they watch TV. I think the lag on wireless HDMI would be too much so I'd run HDMI to the living room. With a battery with multiple outputs, this could also be a handheld MISTer!
You can test your stupidity with $100 for an Oled screen. Or that $100 to make up for more money to buy a phone with a Super AMOLED display with over 300nit brightness.
@@TakiUdon You have to find it yourself. I was recommended by RUclips from your video. And I enjoy watching your videos. But what comes will have to come, thanks to your video, I know the value of money. No matter how much money we have, we must know the value of the item we buy. I've never seen a recommended video with dislikes close to 60% like this. Think is also funny, buy a handle and have a screen. Then need PC to play games. Oh, it's like you're watching TV and your phone at the same time. That money, I would rather make up for more money to buy a phone with a Super AMOLED screen. Or an old LG phone with a 2k P-OLED screen for about $120. Connecting to a 5Ghz network with 180mpbs is also smooth enough at home. What a memorable lesson. Anyway thanks for letting me know what value for money is.
If you're going to go down this route You would be able to attach the screen to a regular controller and play games that way which is way more comfortable. Think of it like a Game boy advance SP instead of a regular advance. Or an Nvidia Shield.
I'm with many others that this simply isn't a "handheld" as the title would suggest. Since it needs to be tethered to a computer, it's not a handheld. It's a controller for a very much not handheld PC. But don't let that criticism discourage you! I don't see this as a "bait-and-switch for clicks" as others do, simply a difference in view on terminology. This is still a really cool project, with very real applications! When my back simply can't handle sitting in my computer chair, this would be awesome for playing my PC games from the comfort of my nearby bed, and it's visually superb. Though, honestly, if it's already going to be tethered to the computer, I don't see any practical need to add in a battery unit unless going fully wireless. One wire, two wires, what's that practical difference at that point?
I got it! I got the screen and the control. I’m not a fan of the layout of the control, but nothing I can’t get used to, I’m going to try to find a good micro usb ribbon cable for the touch, I don’t really see myself using it that much, only thing it needs is a small aux speaker, there aren’t too much options online.
Bro this isn't a handheld at all. This is just a controller with display. The thing that's the brains of the operation can't fit in your hands while playing so it's not a handheld. 3ds, psp, ps vita, switch, Gameboy, PC handhelds (and yes other people made actual working hand helds) , and etc. This was a complete shame you showed all of us. Even if you didn't make an actual one for $100 I think we'd all prefer you just make an actual one so it gives us the right idea for ours if we choose to make one. Most of us are willing to spend a little over $100 easy. Most of us are aware of the possibility of it being a little bulky with first couple prototypes, it needs a battery and the brains. 😅 Honestly though what would you even use this for. If you're already staying home and can't achieve more than 60hz anyways might as well just put it to your TV with a desk top.
Intresting idee for a video but the reson you're getting so much dislikes is the title of the video is this is not what people are expecting, It deservs a new name for such an intresting concept I had never even thught off before
I recently watched your last video on this topic and I don't see why people is mad. It's not perfect, but it's interesting. You should create a 3D printed controller to fit the components better.
Gotta say, unless you have a tiny flagship phone (those exist now) or a phone with a broken display and video out, this seems like a pointless solution, and a far cry from a "diy handheld". Neat nonetheless.
Don't get all the hate over this. It might not be conventional, but damn is it cool. Love the idea of having a dumb screen+monitor to hook up to a pc. Just wish I could find the screen for such a good price. Over $150 CAD over here
Hi this has got me hooked and planning something similar but for the life of me cant find a telescopic controller with vibration/rumble support! Wonder if you got any leads?
it misses the point of a handheld though. The idea of a handheld is that you can play games on the go, either retro games on its hardware or stream AAA titles from whatever platform you already have. This is what we really want. A powerful ARM device (snapdragon powered, obviously) for Android gaming and emulation, with 5G, WiFi 6 and with a 16:9 screen. Some people don't understand that a 16:9 5.5" feels vastly different and much more comfortable to that of an 18:9. Big manufacturers come up with "gaming phones", how hard is it to adapt the hardware and make the necessary changes to make a proper handheld, for fuck's sake...
hey Taki, check out the new mmWave wireless (so almost no lag) hdmi display that’s coming out soon. 7 inch 1080p build in battery, joycon sockets on the side. I was once building pc wired handheld just like you, but this is the true device for playing triple A games handheld at home.
If you have a broken Samsung phone with Dex support that would be great. You could just turn your phone on a tablet. But yeah, there are a lot of 14 inch or more displays with high resolution, but there aren't any options when it comes to smaller displays
Everyone saying this isn't a handheld. 🤣 It's not a "portable" handheld for sure, but I'm sure this is perfect for a lot of people who just want to play their games on their couch or their bed.
This would be a great setup for a non-portable handheld (as it is now). But the OG that I am, "handheld" means good to use anywhere. I'd splurge a little more on a used cellphone with the right Snapdragon processor and it will work.
Cool project and all, I attempted something like this in the past... but you know what always makes me angry about all of this? The fact that lots of us are already carrying around screens ranging from pretty good to awesome, but we cannot make use of them for stuff like this for lack of ports and standards. For instance, my tablet has the perfect size, battery, form factor and weight tied to one of the best screens I've ever owned... it'd be perfect to use with a Steam Deck, other portables, mini PCs and whatnot to experience things with a bigger screen. And yet, nope, I'd have to go with an external monitor solution for that. Why, oh why? Why the heck we still don't have universal standards wireless and wired for portables on video and audio so that we can make use of the hardware better? Also, even trying to go the DIY route, I still haven't found a good solution to use those panels from say, an older tablet or a tablet in which something other than the screen broke, to prop up an external monitor by myself. It's just kinda infuriating. I don't want to throw away these things, I wanna continue making use of it... oh well.
Updated Video: ruclips.net/video/Af99a-VfqwU/видео.html
How do I buy this?
It's not a "handheld " if you're attached to a PC...
What a load of rubbish.
@@ahmedp8009 as long as it fits in your hand and can play games it's classified as a handheld do some research
@@meric12131415 You're Not Wrong Lol.
This video reminds me of the disappointment I felt as a child when I wanted an RC car for Christmas but ended up with one that had a wire running from the controller to the car.
Was it not still a car? :D
@@TakiUdon it wasn't an RC car as was advertised
I've had so many RC cars when I was younger, don't think I ever had a wired one. I woulda been so sad lol. Poor guy.
It is still a toy car. There is fun to be had with a toy car but it would be disingenuous to call it an RC car.
This is technically a handheld system and not a portable/wireless system but it isn't under $100 if you want to connect it to a gtx 3070.
"Obviously, this is going to come down to the hardware that you have available to you, but I think there are a lot of people that have a PC that is a lot more powerful than the handhelds they own."
I think this statement isn't technically wrong but it's a big asterisk
@@BrochachoTheBro If you think RC stands for radio controlled then you're wrong it stands for remote controlled and so therefore it's okay.
It is handheld in the absolute most technical sense of the word. Big quotation marks. You had to plug it into a CPU and that definitely wasn't under $100 :V
The idea is to just use anything that you already own that can output DP or HDMI. I agree this wouldn't make sense to use if you don't already have something like that.
@@TakiUdon Should have labelled the video "I created a wired Wii U controller for under 100$"
@@timhealy7335 but then he wouldnt get views haha
Yeah, attaching a telescoping controller to a tiny display is neat and all but I don't think that's the hurdle most people are worried about overcoming when making a handheld system (nor do I think most people would consider a handheld system that can't function on its own to actually BE a "handheld system," which are pretty universally capable of standalone operation, even the streaming-oriented ones).
This is a bit like titling a video "I created a new computer" and then plugging some accessories into an off-the-shelf PC.
@@TakiUdon better than this is to use nreal air glasses, makes your handheld obsolete
You know he knew he was baiting when the cables don’t appear on the thumbnail. Big disappointment.
RIP the original title, "I Created an AMOLED Handheld for Under $100". I see you're already trying to distance yourself from this misleading clickbait video.
"handheld"
More like an external small monitor + a random android controller. Turn off the pc and that thing is a dust-catcher. Seems a bit clickbaity to me but ok
It's under $100. Except the cost of the intel NUC or AMD PC
This is neither a handheld nor under $100
This is a controller and display for your PC
I assume your actual goal is to promote a new amoled handheld for product makers, based on your comment towards the end. Then you should have called it a prototype for a new handheld.
Ridiculously misleading video title. Shame on you.
A clickbait... From TAKI???
I guess you forgot to mention the $800 or so Dollar PC in the title
800 might buy you the gpu.
So, a streaming device, but tethered to a pc. Granted, you don't get the network latency this way, but you'll still need to stay close to your computer in some capacity. Seems like a fun enough mini-project, but I'm not sure people will pay close to 100 bucks for a "handheld" that's practically dead weight without an accompanying pc if this idea was turned into a consumer product.
It's a neat little project that I'm sure viewers can tell you're proud of, but I personally think the title of the video could be a bit misleading, especially considering how you mostly cover SBCs and "true" handhelds on your main channel.
The video title is a little misleading. This isn't a really a handheld for under $100. This is more like a Wii U Gamepad for a PC for under $100.
The entire title feels somewhat disingenuous...
It is. It's fake
this is no more "handheld" than a gaming laptop... you still have to lug around a huge machine that definitely cost you more than $1000. i expected this to just be a phone with some clip-on controllers, but i'm even more disappointed than if that were the case.
Handheld with cables running around? Come on Taki, you're better than this...
You can make the entire thing wireless. I specifically mention this.
@@TakiUdon So show people how to do it. The entire content of this amounts to "you can put a telescoping controller on a small display. First I bought a bad display but then I bought a good one." When it gets to the parts that people might actually need help with, or be interested in the execution of (making it truly standalone, or at least making it streaming-capable without being plugged into anything), you just say "you can do it" and leave it at that.
What you actually demonstrated in this video is, functionally, a wired PC controller with a built-in screen. Neat! But not at all what the video title promises.
@@TakiUdon Whether tethered to a separate device or connected wirelessly, it's still undeniably misleading since it costs way more than $100 for the actual complete set up. He's right, you're better than this. You've built such a great reputation with your previous content, don't ruin it with cheap clickbait.
@@sethsez I showed the connectors needed to put a battery on the back of this with an SBC so the entire thing would be contained in the controller. I then explored tethering it to a PC.
Wireless HDMI solutions are more expensive than the entire device for a marginal benefit. You still need to be in direct sight of your source which isn't much better than just using a long HDMI wire. The exact thing I built in this video with wireless HDMI costs around $400: ruclips.net/video/-Vu4BfJLvJQ/видео.html
I do think it ends up feeling more like a PC Version of the Wii U Gamepad with cables. Nothing that I dislike but it really isn't a handheld. I like the idea though, would make DS, 3DS, and Wii U emulation sessions fun.
A tethered handheld? Sorry, but I don't see much appeal in something like that when you could actually play these games on a full-sized monitor without significant QOL downgrades from that configuration.
Having to stream it from a full-fat computer in your home is enough of a downside. But having it not be portable even in your own home? Sorry, but that's a game killer for me, and I suspect most people.
Its not really a handheld is it? As your still using a clip on controller and the device itself has no power. You can get the same effect for less simply using your phone and a clip on pad. A screen and a pad doesn't make a handheld IMO. Nice clickbait though.
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@@TakiUdonif you can make emulation cheaper I’m in.
@@TakiUdon dude come on. Don’t talk down to your viewers.
Come on Taki, this is a static handheld, in the sense that you can't walk around with it. If Anbernic or any other company launches a handheld like that you'd bash them into oblivion. This is a portable monitor with a controller that can't go 10 meters away from the PC. A used amoled android with Moonlight is a far better solution. The delay is negligible.
Exactly
so you made a wired controller with a screen
If you're counting on the user already having a PC, they're even more likely to have a smartphone. Why not just hook up a phone to the controller, and stream with Moonlight or even play games on the phone itself?
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So this is what Takis been doing instead of reviewing devices lol
Bro why would you even call that a "handheld"
For views
@@Spencerwalker21 and the affiliate links *sigh*
🤣 it's funny I thought this was a video that teaches you how to build your own DIY handheld
Wait this isn't a real handheld it just streams games to the screen
Nope. You’re better than this.
Really neat project for sure, however I agree with most of what the other comments are saying, even with wireless options that would allow this device to not be physically tethered, it is still logically tethered to the external device, not allowing you to travel with only the handheld device. I don't believe that really competes very well against the other devices you eluded to compete against, as the handheld device itself becomes less capable than a typical "dedicated" streaming device.
Couldn't agree more.
That's what really frustrates me when people review or create a "handheld" device that relies on either a physical tether or the cloud. In the end, neither is truly a portable handheld. The point of a handheld form factor is to use the device while traveling.
Especially for a physical tether like this one, you can only be about 6 feet away from the host device. That's barely any different than just using longer cables on a regular pc.
It's worse than old phone.
You may as well play on a TV at this point lol.
It's more of a controller with a screen, than an handeld 😅 with the under 100$, nothing will run on it because there's no cpu / storage / etc.
LOL Not 100 bucks. I see about 900 bucks. And tethered to a mini pc. Unsubbed.
Pcs and phones are free bro
@@ungabungus01 Reemtard
@@ungabungus01are you being sarcastic...?
$100 bucks if you have a Temu VIP pass
@@ungabungus01 😂 that one made me laugh bro
yeah $100 plus the PC so maybe around $1000 in reality
I've always wanted a handheld that's actually just a 7-8" inch external monitor with a dual shock/dualSense-like control mount while also featuring a fully featured USB-C port to connect it up to a nearby laptop while I lay up on my bed or couch.
It's hardly a lonesome portable tho is it? 😶
oh my god this kinda thing is exactly what I’ve wanted for a while. Ideally there would be like a fully integrated device with a 7” OLED screen that uses a single USB C cable. So basically a G Cloud without the Android internals, just a display + controller. Not sure how it would all work, but that’s basically my dream device.
This is exactly what I've been looking for, I've got a powerful gaming laptop and I love to emulate older games but they tend to look quite terrible even upscaled when they're on a big screen. This will give me the ability to enjoy my emulated games in a much better way
How tf is this portable and under 100?
I am going crazy here?
That is a cool idea and great screen, but having to deal with an HDMI cable dangling from it and going to a PC kind of defeats the purpose in my opinion. Still good proof of concept
Kinda unfortunate. You literally just hooked up a mini screen(like an old phone or raspberry pi screen) to a mobile phone controller. -_- Very misleading. I actually thought this would be an alternative to the steam deck. I actually feel like you lied. Title mentions "handheld" for "under $100" but I think im confused. I mean, is a ps5 handheld if you plug up a raspberry pi screen to it? That was rhetorical. No, its not. Neither is my phone using steam link. Its also not really under $100 if you have to buy an $800 computer to run the games. What a shame. Anyone thinking of doing this would be better off just with a steam deck considering your price is closer to $1000 and you cant even move away from the cords.
Idk this video just seems like bs... You need a PC to run this. My PC is in another room, why would I do anything like this when i need to be in that room. Most wireless hdmi solutions only work properly in line of sight.
I just honestly don't understand why anyone would do this. If you have another PC just connect it to the TV in the room and use a controller... That's all this is an external monitor and a controller.
Did you just have these things lying about and tried to make a video with them? What's next? A portable 50 inch 4k switch that is just a tv on a trolley with the dock and a generator at the back because it can be classified as "portable" that way? Or a wireless ps5 with a 10 minute video of the PS5 without it's peripherals attached where the camera is just orbiting around the PS5 for 10 minutes because that's what the title of the video said. Slow week huh?
I said handheld, not portable. In any case, I showed what it would look like as a portable in this video.
I don't mean to throw shade, but this is absolutely misleading. Its neat i guess but handheld implies portability. I could tape joycons to either side of a 24" monitor and that would be a "handheld" in the same way this is. But you know damn well that's not what people think when they read handheld
Ngl, I thought this gonna use some cheap amazing screen android phone. I guess I'm the clueless one here.
Disappointing.
Kinda makes something like this completely useless since you have to have cables connected to it….
Honestly, a cheap android phone would be a much better idea..
A look at the comments and Like/Dislike Ratio... People are not liking this idea.
Buy one $50 screen and get one $600 PC free of charge!
I did a project just like this one. I used an old laptop screen and a LCD board (there are plenty on the market and they are really cheap) and turned it on an portable monitor with a wood case. For the controllers I used the Nixy Joycons and glued the joycons strap rails on both sides of the monitor. The problems I came up with are the screen quality that is terrible, the joycons signal, that can't hold the connection if I'm only 2 meters away from the PC, and the monitor size, that is just too much to hold comfortably (14 inch). In the end I just ended up buying an Gamesir X2 Pro and using on my tablet for streaming from my computer, but if I was really short on money I would have keep working on this project. There are plenty of portable LCDs options on the market, and one with a 7 or 8 inch screen will be a perfect size
Yeah I pulled a 7” screen from an old eeepc, added a controller board with vga then modded a wii with vga output. The plan is to make a wii laptop shell like the old psone lcd. Everything is functioning I just have to finish the shell.
"For a price that I think will really surprise you" is good for retention I imagine and I guess it makes sense to not have in the thumbnail as retention >> CTR
I would like to see this idea blown up a bit. Like making your own true streaming handheld. That would be pretty cool. Im.sorry everyone has been giving you a hard time about this. It does suck when an idea crash lands but we learn and we grow. And you make some of my favorite content so I appreciate you bro.
@@Vecha302 no one said it was? I said an idea as pertaining to his video concept. Carry on.
I want to be mad but this is still entertaining. Thank you for revealing that it's a tethered device right at the beginning.
It's not really comparison to this setup but the OLED screen on the aya neo air pro is one of the main reasons it's become possibly my favorite handheld of all time. I've owned a steam deck since launch and I always find myself choosing the air over the deck due to it's size, gorgeous screen and amazing rumble motors. It's obviously not a powerhouse but you can easily run modern and tripple A games with some compromises all in a tiny package. Not to mention a massive backlog of older titles. I easily recommend it if you want the best possible OLED handheld out there.
Love hearing this. Aya also should get props for making an actual handheld unlike Valve, who made a table and slapped a screen on it.
Having a laugh are we? lol gg
Interesting concept. Another option is to buy a used older flagship phone on the cheap as the system for a dedicated handheld.
@quickdraw Good point. Everything is a balance between cost and function. A phone is the support by having direct connection to the Play store and a built-in battery as well additional functionality can be easily added. However there's a level of friction to pick up and put down compared these devices.
I have a Old Xiaomi Mi 9 T Pro that I use for gaming, it fits flawlessly in the Razer Kishi. And can emulate anything emulatable on the Android platform. Couple it with a extremely AOSP rom, and it's very smooth and useful. Wish it had 90hz screen, but otherwise HD and OLED, ZERO notch because of the camera being hidden away. and a SD855.
Wouldn't it make more sense on budget to resource somewhat broken "high end" phone, with ie. microphone or speaker issue and slap it into those controller jigs. That's what I would do if I wanted to go absolute price/performance ratio.
So it's not a handheld
Love the clickbate title all you did Wan make non portable screen the cost under $100 hooked up to a computer the is well over that price
I get the idea, but I don't see the use case. Why not just an RP3 for $100? It still has a great 16:9 screen and latency is not bad if you're streaming on the same network. I think this is just too niche to ever have broad enough appeal. I understand you have a quarrel with Retroid, but I think you're letting your bias show by ignoring a simpler solution.
With 100$ do you have just a cheap controller and screen. Not os a real handheld. If ignore the whole PC... You still connected with few cables. 😑
Taki you have given me the best idea ever I gave a mini pc that can be powers by a usbc charger all I need now is a controller and boom (wireless) portable PC
The idea is really sick but I am also a little confused like what the practicality is other than the fact it’s cool like why make a handheld if you can’t really do anything with it without the rest of your setup. Still cool video tho
Maybe the title is misleading. But this is what I was searching for 👍👍
A year ago I didn’t see the point in something like this. But now, a tethered handheld makes sooo much sense and is a perfect fit for my at-home gaming needs.
I think there is an updated or similar Oled screen available from waveshare, but that seems to be about the only reasonably sized Oled out there…. Aside from the 5 inch one from a vita.
Really wish there were a 6 or even 7 inch 1080p Oled out there for these kinda of projects.
I love this so much and want something like this in my life so I can play PC and sit with my partner while they watch TV. I think the lag on wireless HDMI would be too much so I'd run HDMI to the living room. With a battery with multiple outputs, this could also be a handheld MISTer!
Title: under 100$
Items: worth well over 1000$
You can test your stupidity with $100 for an Oled screen.
Or that $100 to make up for more money to buy a phone with a Super AMOLED display with over 300nit brightness.
Show me the super AMOLED phone with a 16:9 screen for a good price.
@@TakiUdon You have to find it yourself. I was recommended by RUclips from your video. And I enjoy watching your videos. But what comes will have to come, thanks to your video, I know the value of money.
No matter how much money we have, we must know the value of the item we buy.
I've never seen a recommended video with dislikes close to 60% like this. Think is also funny, buy a handle and have a screen. Then need PC to play games. Oh, it's like you're watching TV and your phone at the same time. That money, I would rather make up for more money to buy a phone with a Super AMOLED screen. Or an old LG phone with a 2k P-OLED screen for about $120. Connecting to a 5Ghz network with 180mpbs is also smooth enough at home. What a memorable lesson. Anyway thanks for letting me know what value for money is.
If you're going to go down this route You would be able to attach the screen to a regular controller and play games that way which is way more comfortable. Think of it like a Game boy advance SP instead of a regular advance.
Or an Nvidia Shield.
This feels like a glorified wii u gamepad
That's not a handheld, it's a tethered controller with a screen.
I love your videos Taki. But come on. Don't you think this one is a little misleading? Lol maybe you should add an extra zero to the 100.
Nice but have I missed something here. If you were in your house wouldn't you just use a controller and a TV or monitor for gaming?
It's cool. A tethered handheld, it's new! I'll give ya that.
I'm with many others that this simply isn't a "handheld" as the title would suggest. Since it needs to be tethered to a computer, it's not a handheld. It's a controller for a very much not handheld PC.
But don't let that criticism discourage you! I don't see this as a "bait-and-switch for clicks" as others do, simply a difference in view on terminology. This is still a really cool project, with very real applications! When my back simply can't handle sitting in my computer chair, this would be awesome for playing my PC games from the comfort of my nearby bed, and it's visually superb. Though, honestly, if it's already going to be tethered to the computer, I don't see any practical need to add in a battery unit unless going fully wireless. One wire, two wires, what's that practical difference at that point?
The big downside with this screen is the display latency. It has about 2-3 frames of lag according to the Time Sleuth.
Maybe just add "Tethered" somewhere in the title to negate the hate.
If I gonna stay near a PC, i just play with a Big monitor and a gamepad. The classic way.
I got it! I got the screen and the control. I’m not a fan of the layout of the control, but nothing I can’t get used to, I’m going to try to find a good micro usb ribbon cable for the touch, I don’t really see myself using it that much, only thing it needs is a small aux speaker, there aren’t too much options online.
Bro this isn't a handheld at all. This is just a controller with display. The thing that's the brains of the operation can't fit in your hands while playing so it's not a handheld. 3ds, psp, ps vita, switch, Gameboy, PC handhelds (and yes other people made actual working hand helds) , and etc. This was a complete shame you showed all of us. Even if you didn't make an actual one for $100 I think we'd all prefer you just make an actual one so it gives us the right idea for ours if we choose to make one. Most of us are willing to spend a little over $100 easy. Most of us are aware of the possibility of it being a little bulky with first couple prototypes, it needs a battery and the brains. 😅 Honestly though what would you even use this for. If you're already staying home and can't achieve more than 60hz anyways might as well just put it to your TV with a desk top.
Intresting idee for a video but the reson you're getting so much dislikes is the title of the video is this is not what people are expecting, It deservs a new name for such an intresting concept I had never even thught off before
I always scratch my head that my gaming PC STRUGGLES to run Breath of the wild, but these handhelds can run it better. HOW..lol
The thing that is running the game is overkill. Try using the FPS ++ graphics pack option and set the rendering resolution way under 720p.
@@TakiUdon yeah I figured once I saw it was a Minis Forum lol. Definitely will try the FPS graphics pack. . Thanks Taki!
This is badass, the only thing unfortunate here is that they don’t sell 7 inch OLEDs in the same configuration here. 5 is nice though for a handheld.
I recently watched your last video on this topic and I don't see why people is mad. It's not perfect, but it's interesting. You should create a 3D printed controller to fit the components better.
Gotta say, unless you have a tiny flagship phone (those exist now) or a phone with a broken display and video out, this seems like a pointless solution, and a far cry from a "diy handheld". Neat nonetheless.
Handheld screen sure but uh that’s just a pc
not very portable, but as a cheap alternative to a steam deck that is used exclusively at home on the couch - probably works well
But the retroid pocket 2+ can do most of this and it's under $100, while not the same screen size... why?
Hmmmm how to attach a screen to a remote to make glorified controller 🤔
this was exactly what I was working for. I don't care if wired or not. gj, thank you for the information for me.
you can see pixel grids all the way from here
Im intrigued, it's a very interesting concept.
So you pretty much slapped a screen on a controller
This is a con video as technically its not a handheld is it
Where's the RP3+ video?
Don't get all the hate over this. It might not be conventional, but damn is it cool. Love the idea of having a dumb screen+monitor to hook up to a pc. Just wish I could find the screen for such a good price. Over $150 CAD over here
Hi this has got me hooked and planning something similar but for the life of me cant find a telescopic controller with vibration/rumble support! Wonder if you got any leads?
it misses the point of a handheld though. The idea of a handheld is that you can play games on the go, either retro games on its hardware or stream AAA titles from whatever platform you already have. This is what we really want. A powerful ARM device (snapdragon powered, obviously) for Android gaming and emulation, with 5G, WiFi 6 and with a 16:9 screen. Some people don't understand that a 16:9 5.5" feels vastly different and much more comfortable to that of an 18:9. Big manufacturers come up with "gaming phones", how hard is it to adapt the hardware and make the necessary changes to make a proper handheld, for fuck's sake...
Just when I was getting excited, it became “not a handheld.”
hey Taki, check out the new mmWave wireless (so almost no lag) hdmi display that’s coming out soon. 7 inch 1080p build in battery, joycon sockets on the side. I was once building pc wired handheld just like you, but this is the true device for playing triple A games handheld at home.
There's a product coming out with it soon that is similar to what I did here, but it's way more money. It does work well.
I've been thinking about doing this using a broken phone hooked to a small display. It's hard to find standalone HD-QHD displays at 6-7"
If you have a broken Samsung phone with Dex support that would be great. You could just turn your phone on a tablet. But yeah, there are a lot of 14 inch or more displays with high resolution, but there aren't any options when it comes to smaller displays
Everyone saying this isn't a handheld. 🤣 It's not a "portable" handheld for sure, but I'm sure this is perfect for a lot of people who just want to play their games on their couch or their bed.
This would be a great setup for a non-portable handheld (as it is now). But the OG that I am, "handheld" means good to use anywhere. I'd splurge a little more on a used cellphone with the right Snapdragon processor and it will work.
Cool project and all, I attempted something like this in the past... but you know what always makes me angry about all of this? The fact that lots of us are already carrying around screens ranging from pretty good to awesome, but we cannot make use of them for stuff like this for lack of ports and standards.
For instance, my tablet has the perfect size, battery, form factor and weight tied to one of the best screens I've ever owned... it'd be perfect to use with a Steam Deck, other portables, mini PCs and whatnot to experience things with a bigger screen.
And yet, nope, I'd have to go with an external monitor solution for that. Why, oh why? Why the heck we still don't have universal standards wireless and wired for portables on video and audio so that we can make use of the hardware better?
Also, even trying to go the DIY route, I still haven't found a good solution to use those panels from say, an older tablet or a tablet in which something other than the screen broke, to prop up an external monitor by myself. It's just kinda infuriating. I don't want to throw away these things, I wanna continue making use of it... oh well.