motherfillet sounds like a curse word! 😂 I'd go Vita, 3DS, Switch for my top 3. The Vita is just SO comfortable to play, and the 3DS' clamshell design has been a winner since what, the GBA SP? Hard to beat that Switch library though. SteamDeck definitely makes sense as a number one pick, glad you're having a good time with it!
Awesome video John! The best handheld is probably the Switch but my favorite is the PSP. I have so many great memories playing this. So many awesome games on it.
Steam Deck and a 3DS is all you need--save the handheld titles for the 3DS, and leave the rest to the Steam Deck be you browsing the huge number of JRPGs on the store, emulation of PS1-3 and Nintendo systems, there's little it can't play.
My Infinix Note 30 combined with Backbone One controller is the absolute best handheld for JRPGs! I can play GBA, GBC, NDS,PSX, PSP, and PS2 games on it. Also streaming games from PS5, GeForce Now, and Steam.
I agree with your 5 choices. Only my list is 1 OLED Steam Deck. 2 OLED Switch. 3 3DS XL. 4 OLED Vita. 5. PSP. The 3DS had way more games like Dragon Quest and Fire Emblem and was way more portable. Also loved using the Street Pass so much.
I love all these consoles, but I find myself coming back to the GBA SP time and time again. Something about it just feels SO good to go back to! But this is a great list! Steamdeck fam, babyyyyyyy! Paige needs to get on it! Time to make a video called "Handhelds Paige needs to buy" 😉
I do love handhelds since it more portable and I could play JRPGs longer than on console. I played on my PS Vita more than my 3DS since it had more JRPGs I was interested in since some are ports from consoles. I eventually moved to Switch due to lack of JRPGs releasing on Vita after the Switch released. I pre-ordered the Steam Deck back when it announced and finally got my hands on it in 2022 but I was disappointed that I can’t play all my JRPGs on Deck so when the ROG Ally (not X) released a few days after my birthday in 2023, I got it and had been my main handheld ever since. I’ve been buying more PC games compared to their console counterpart since I’ve barely touched my PS5 and Switch ever since handheld PCs started gaining popularity.
So like you, I went to Switch cause the Vita was starting to slow on JRPG releases! Oh now I know someone with ROG Ally who really likes it as well! Thank you for watching 🙂
@@chickenfillets I had to upgrade my SSD to 4TB because my SD card reader died, it started slowing the performance of my Ally when I had a micro SD card inside the reader.
I've have all the handhelds listed except the steam deck, and though I mostly play on my switch lite, the GBA is still my favorite handheld of all time
All my JRPG's and RPGs are on my Steamdeck. I have 5 microSD cards with 1.7TBs total. Got 70 games installed. Most i haven't played....the joys of a steam backlog of games.
Great list, I agree the steam deck is the best handheld. My only real gripe with the machine is the fan ramps up and it gets really hot with graphically intensive games. That and the thing is heavy! I wish there was like a...steam deck mini or something
What is your favourite handheld?
Dammit. I knew as soon as I heard psp I thought here we go haha
Hahahahaha 🤣😂
@@chickenfillets we really need to liberate you steamdeck though
Ever since I got my steam deck it's been used literally every single day for me it's the definitive handheld especially if you emulate.
It's been absolutely fantastic so far! I haven't scratched the surface with emulation!
Emulation will unlock the full potential haha plus there's remote play for ps etc and even desktop mode it's a decent machine
Shadow Hearts is a treat if you like its vibe. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it. And Koudelka. And Shadow Hearts 2. 🤩
Deal, once I've played it I'll do a video about it!
@@chickenfillets Yessss. I’ll be waiting patiently. 🫡
PSP and Vita the best handhelds for visual novels as well
Oh now this is a good point! Tbh I've only got one visual novel which is called Amnesia!
The Switch is still my number 1.
Gotta love the Switch!
motherfillet sounds like a curse word! 😂
I'd go Vita, 3DS, Switch for my top 3. The Vita is just SO comfortable to play, and the 3DS' clamshell design has been a winner since what, the GBA SP? Hard to beat that Switch library though.
SteamDeck definitely makes sense as a number one pick, glad you're having a good time with it!
Hahaha motherfillet now being added into chicken fillets lore hahaha!
That's a cracking top 3!!!
👑 Steam Deck.
Can play every JRPG from Steam and emulate everything up to PS2 (even PS3, X360 and Switch).
🏆 PlayStation Vita is my second favorite.
It's honestly incredible, really glad I finally took the plunge!
Called number 1! But it was interesting hearing the list 😊
Hahaha yeah it was a no brainer!
Awesome video John!
The best handheld is probably the Switch but my favorite is the PSP. I have so many great memories playing this. So many awesome games on it.
That's awesome dude! Although.... You've "joined us", I'm sure this will change hahaha
Awesome video! Handhelds are the way to go!
Thank you! Now "join us" hahaha
@@chickenfillets I eventually may!
Steam Deck and a 3DS is all you need--save the handheld titles for the 3DS, and leave the rest to the Steam Deck be you browsing the huge number of JRPGs on the store, emulation of PS1-3 and Nintendo systems, there's little it can't play.
Steam deck is just so damn good!
My Infinix Note 30 combined with Backbone One controller is the absolute best handheld for JRPGs! I can play GBA, GBC, NDS,PSX, PSP, and PS2 games on it. Also streaming games from PS5, GeForce Now, and Steam.
That's a great idea! Such an easy way for your gaming!!
I agree with your 5 choices. Only my list is 1 OLED Steam Deck. 2 OLED Switch. 3 3DS XL. 4 OLED Vita. 5. PSP. The 3DS had way more games like Dragon Quest and Fire Emblem and was way more portable. Also loved using the Street Pass so much.
Excellent list! If I played 3DS alot more it defo would be higher!!
I love all these consoles, but I find myself coming back to the GBA SP time and time again. Something about it just feels SO good to go back to! But this is a great list! Steamdeck fam, babyyyyyyy! Paige needs to get on it!
Time to make a video called "Handhelds Paige needs to buy" 😉
Hahahahahahahahaha "JOIN US"
I do love handhelds since it more portable and I could play JRPGs longer than on console.
I played on my PS Vita more than my 3DS since it had more JRPGs I was interested in since some are ports from consoles. I eventually moved to Switch due to lack of JRPGs releasing on Vita after the Switch released.
I pre-ordered the Steam Deck back when it announced and finally got my hands on it in 2022 but I was disappointed that I can’t play all my JRPGs on Deck so when the ROG Ally (not X) released a few days after my birthday in 2023, I got it and had been my main handheld ever since. I’ve been buying more PC games compared to their console counterpart since I’ve barely touched my PS5 and Switch ever since handheld PCs started gaining popularity.
So like you, I went to Switch cause the Vita was starting to slow on JRPG releases!
Oh now I know someone with ROG Ally who really likes it as well!
Thank you for watching 🙂
@@chickenfillets I had to upgrade my SSD to 4TB because my SD card reader died, it started slowing the performance of my Ally when I had a micro SD card inside the reader.
@@John_Alter ooooft that's not good but at least it's sorted!
I've have all the handhelds listed except the steam deck, and though I mostly play on my switch lite, the GBA is still my favorite handheld of all time
The GBA is awesome! I recently found mine again! I should maybe get a backlight installed on it!
All my JRPG's and RPGs are on my Steamdeck. I have 5 microSD cards with 1.7TBs total. Got 70 games installed. Most i haven't played....the joys of a steam backlog of games.
That is incredible! Definitely not short of games!
Great list, I agree the steam deck is the best handheld. My only real gripe with the machine is the fan ramps up and it gets really hot with graphically intensive games. That and the thing is heavy! I wish there was like a...steam deck mini or something
Shinky agreeing but it's smooth jazz!
@@chickenfillets nothing but smooth jazz over here!
Agree with all of these!!
That's awesome!!! Thank you for watching!! ☺️
Hey John, bless you! Great list, indeed playing handheld is quite great, my favorite is the Switch and DS.
Did you get my second version in your mail?
Hey man! Thank you! Yes I did man! I forgot to reply! It's awesome!
Great list! But I still love my Switch 😉
Oh don't get me wrong, Switch is amazing!
I was wondering what number 1 was, then you said it and it was one of those smack you head moments. Silly me, should've been obvious. Cheers John.
Hahaha! I could have put the Nokia N-Gage, that's a handheld haha! Thanks Adam!! 😄
Favorite is the 3ds and switch in that order
Gotta love them!
The Switch feels way more like a spiritual successor to the Vita than to the 3DS.
I absolutely 100% agree this!
Switch and Steam Deck are the best! I kinda wish I had a PS Vita though haha
You'd love the Vita man!
Nintendo Switch, that's why I got 250+ physical games on that system you can't beat physical media LOL!!!
That's an incredible collection! Nintendo Switch is so damn good! Thank you for watching! 🙂
Playing on the Steam deck means no physical games. That's a non starter for me these days
That's totally fair! Did mention that in the video :)
@@chickenfillets oh yeah for sure! Basically, I'm just hoping for ports to the next Nintendo console at this point.