Do you play handheld games?

[Pike]

Do you regularly enjoy handheld games or do you prefer the console/PC?

[Pumpkin]

I play them a decent amount, although I prefer console games

[Pike]

For me it depends a lot on the situation. When Mister Adequate is over I do a lot of handheld gaming because we can just sit on the couch together and chill. When he's in England I'll do a lot of PC gaming because I'm usually talking to him on the PC.

[Ayen]

Sometimes. I really enjoy the Pokemon games, the Zelda Game Boy games, Super Mario Land and Super Mario Bros Deluxe, Metroid Fusion, the Buffy games, Phoenix Wright, and Kirby's Dream Land.

[Dat Matt]

I used to play a lot of 3DS games, as well as DS/GBA Games. I've mostly been playing PC games just now (Read FFXIV).

[Shorty]

Nope! Not a fan.

[Shiny]

Kills time during my commute, and it's fun, so yes all the time.

[Vermachtnis]

My 3DS is my most played system.

[Foo]

Yes and no.

:monster: I play Playstation games through an emulator on my tablet.


I haven't really dusted off the old Nintendo DS since probably '07.

[Mirage]

If I play them like almost every weekday, but don't really "love them" because I vastly prefer playing on home consoles but it's difficult to bring a PS3/4 and TV to work, which poll option do i pick?

[escobert]

No. I haven't owned a handheld system since the first DS. I don't like games taking up space on my phone so I don't bother with them.

[Mirage]

Space on your phone is the problem? For me it's never that, but rather battery life.

[fat_moogle]

I haven't had a dedicated handheld console for two years so I haven't been able to play recently. I'm getting a PlayStation Vita for Christmas though so I plan on starting to play some again. My first will be Persona 3 Portable which I had purchased previously on PSN, but only got to play it for a couple hours. Persona 4 Golden will be on my list after that. There are other Vita games that I'm interested in but the liklihood is that I won't get around to buying them due to PS4 games coming out. I can play PS4 games on it through remote play so does that count as handheld?

[escobert]

Space on your phone is the problem? For me it's never that, but rather battery life.

I have a $30 android.

[Vyk]

It's pretty complicated for me. I won't deny I much prefer console gaming, or PC gaming with a controller involved (yeah, I'm one of those people). My problems with handheld gaming is mostly that I just can't find a good position to play in where nothing hurts. Either curling up with them makes my back and neck hurt, or to compensate, I hold it higher, usually while laying down. Then my arms hurt, or go to sleep while playing. Its never a very fun experience, or not a very long experience

To stave off this issue, I bought a VitaTV for the sole purpose of playing some of the Vita's more critically acclaimed games. Which are almost universally compatible, despite a large list of games not being compatible. I own Persona 4: Golden (which I thoroughly love) and Tales of Hearts R (which I haven't fired up), and intend to get Danganronpa 1 and 2

There's been speculation of putting DS/3DS games on Nintendo's eShop and emulating them through the WiiU's gamepad. If this happens, I will definitely be doing this, as I already intend to get a WiiU for Xenoblade X and that will just further the cause

Outside of that I still love my 3DS (and even DS) and PSP collection which can't be played comfortably. It makes me sad, as I might be able to tolerate their best games more and possibly actually finish them. Things like Fire Emblem: Awakening, Trails in The Sky, Devil Survivor Overclocked, Bravely Default, Tales of Innocence, 999, etc.

Fortunately I can get most of the best PSP games on PSN and play them on the VitaTV and enjoy them on the TV (if just a tad fuzzy, it does not ruin the game, hence why one of my first purchases immediately was the Corpse Party collection)

[Mirage]

Oh yeah that's right. Vita TV is a thing now and I should seriously get it.

[Agent Proto]

I play my 3DS most of the time! But I do like playing on consoles/PC now and then whenever I get the chance.

[Bubba]

I split my time pretty evenly between handhelds and consoles. MissH and I do a lot of gaming on my Vita and 3DS. She completed FFVII and is halfway through FFVIII at the minute on my Vita. We've also started Pokemon Sapphire on the 3DS.

My console time at the minute is usually dedicated to Destiny but I'll play Fifa if my brother comes round.

Waiting patiently for FFXV, Uncharted 4 and Metal Gear Solid V...

[Spuuky]

I don't like playing handhelds, but there are great handheld-only games that I want to play.

[Wolf Kanno]

Lately it's all I've been able to get to in terms of gaming. I think Terra Battle is the only title I've been consistently playing between real life drama, family, and work. I really just don't have the time to sit down and play consoles and when I do find time, I feel it could be better used for more creative endeavors.

[Bolivar]

All the time. Almost every day, unless I'm reading a book on my commute instead. I regularly migrate between PC/console/handheld and each one of them has their advantages IMO.

[Rostum]

I need more 3DS games! And I used to play a lot of iPhone games when I was doing smartphone development - kind of over the indie smartphone games now though.

[Rez09]

I really like handheld gaming, and I easily spend more time with my 3DS and PSP than with my PS3. If we don't include my use of the PS3 as a Netflix box, that is.
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[Polnareff]

I do, yes. I mostly own handheld systems. The only big consoles I have right now are the PS2 and PS3.

[Del Murder]

I play handheld more than console. During the week I have a decent commute on public transit so that's a great time for handheld gaming. Also my lifestyle with infant twins doesn't really afford me the luxury of sitting down for a long console gaming session very often. Handhelds are much easier to play a few minutes here and there.

[Polnareff]

In terms of handhelds, I have:

PSP
DS Lite
PS Vita
3DS

So every game back to 2001 is covered

[CimminyCricket]

I almost exclusively play handhelds now. I very rarely find myself at home with nothing else to do besides play video games on my consoles. I can play my handhelds in the bathroom, in the bed, in the car, on my breaks at work and between classes (and if I'm feeling frisky I can even play them in class [ohohoho i'm a bad boy!]).

I have the Game Boy Pocket, Gameboy Color, Gameboy Advance SP, DS Lite, 3DS XL, PSP (x2) and the Vita.

[Bubba]

Currently playing through FFX HD on my Vita. It really does look awesome. Definitely gonna complete it this time. Blitzball will not distract me again!