Forget Nintendo Switch Pro - this is the handheld console we want

Forget Nintendo Switch Pro - this is the handheld console we want

While the Nintendo Switch Pro may take a while to arrive, a portable gaming console may be on the horizon to replace it. One that can play PC games on the go without the need for a bulky gaming laptop.

One-Netbook Technology's Onexplayer combines the convenience of the Switch's portable design with the power of an Intel Tiger Lake processor-based PC. Just so long as you are willing to pay for the privilege.

The system is available through Indiegogo for a regular retail price of $999. With an early bird offer, the price can be lowered to $959. Alternatively, a less powerful model with a 512GB SSD and an Intel Core i5 processor can be purchased for $819. But even if you do so, purchasing an Onexplayer remains a very large investment.

Fortunately, unlike many crowdfunding campaigns, this one does not make you wait several years to get what you are promised: the Onexplayer is scheduled to ship this June, but the number of consoles still available is limited. In fact, a limited run of 50 2TB models has already sold out.

Still, you get a lot of high-end technology for the price. These include an 11th generation Intel Core processor, an 8.4-inch display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 (2.5K), and a large SSD for storage.

This is significantly better than the Nintendos and, from what we know so far, the Nintendos Pro.

In addition to this, the Onexplayer also has a fingerprint scanner on the power button and two USB 4.0 ports, allowing it to be connected to a TV and played on the big screen like the Switch. The system also runs under full Windows for a proper PC experience and does not need to be dedicated to gaming.

The Indiegogo page does not specify how long the Onexplayer's battery lasts, but we do know how big it is: at 15,300mAh, it is more than three times the capacity of the Switch or a typical high-end smartphone. It also supports 65W fast charging for when you need to quickly replenish the battery, and a 20V power bank for on-the-go replenishment.

However, a larger battery does not mean that the Onexplayer will last three times longer than the Switch; the Onexplayer has more powerful components and a fancier display.

Onexplayer cannot play "Breath of the Wild 2," while the Switch cannot play "Cyberpunk 2077." In any case, it should not be playable. If you're frustrated by the lack of news about the Nintendo Switch Pro, this might be worth looking into: ...... If you have the money.

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