Thread: Meego Handset with Gaming Controls
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2010-07-25 , 11:01
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Originally Posted by IzzehO View Post
I never owned a PSP, and never liked the device itself, but I must agree it is the best handheld, but I do think the fold up design of the DS is certainly practical.. it allows for more than just one way of use (resting on table, using at angles without bending wrists etc). I'm 6'4" with massive hands so I'm probably not the prime target of handhelds, however :P
I have to agree that the PSP (2000) is a much better portable console than a DSi. I have used both and own none. In terms of games, the PSP is way ahead (even though it was made years before) but for mucking around the DSi is more fun. Btw I'm 178cm (yes metric system rules) and my hands are XL size, I can grip a basketball one-handedly.


Originally Posted by Luz View Post
I think a mini analogue controller such as on psp would be a step in right direction and wouldnt add much bulk. Other than that I just think gaming machine and phone will never exist as there will always be compromise, you can buy a psp or ds for just over £100, far better option, the control lay out needed for proper gaming would make any phone just too big, IMO..
Well I feel your pain, it would be awesome to have an Omnia ... a single device we take for multiple purposes. And the market has only recently started aiming towards that vision. So far the iPhone 4, N900, Droid, Nexus One are the only devices that joins "gaming machine" and "phone" into one package although all are pretty/somewhat disappointing gaming machine. And you're right there will always be a compromise, and this was the reason behind my concept: To find the optimal niche where the two could co-exsist.
Well you could buy an old PSP and a HTC Dream (G1) for price or strive for ultimate portability (only one device) and own something like I've designed.