I’m pretty much a Xbox gamer. Rarely play PC. I’m interested in a handheld, would you go with the upcoming ally for Xbox or whatever the Lenovo one is called? I’m not very techy, just want something that’s going to play games for at least the next 5 years. Something with great battery life.
What kind of games are you looking to play, and what form factor do you want?
I bought a Miyoo Mini Plus on sale two years ago and ended up liking it so much I wish I’d bought a more expensive model with analog sticks. There are quite a lot of devices like it on the market, if you want something small for retro emulation look into all the different options.
Meanwhile, my Steam Deck largely gathers dust because it’s just too bulky to feel like a replacement for the handheld-sized handhelds I grew up on. Switch (2) is good for running Switch games, and it’s at least a bit smaller and lighter than the Deck, but mine rarely leaves the dock.