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[Spyxos]

I've had so many portables from Game Boy to Psp to Switch. I always got them so I could play on the go. But every time I unpack them when i am out, I can't concentrate on the games. At home it works great, but there they somehow miss their purpose for me.

 

[Banjo64]

No, I use portables around the house/in bed and sometimes I sling one in my bag when we go away to see family for a week etc. sometimes I might take one on holiday in case I want to play for half an hour when the kids are asleep, but I never end up using it as we normally drink/play cards/have quality time.

To be honest bed use has always been my primary factor since the DS. Just something comfy about it all.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Only if im waiting for someone in the car really. Mostly use portables around the house.

 

[DemonGamerTTT]

I'm really thinking about getting one of those portables that play emulators... There are some games that I don't stand playing at home(because I have so many options there) but I could se myself playing if I was in a boring commute.


That would be even better than be on my mobile phone spiting facts and getting attacked here on GAF hahahahah.

 

[Bond007]

I cant get into handheld anymore. I prefer my sofa.
Switch is perma docked

 

[Danjin44]

No, I feel like cant completely focus on the game when playing outside, I mostly use portability to play in my bed before going to sleep.

My sole motivation buying portable systems simply because it has games I want to play.

 

[Fermbiz]

I used to play my portables on the subway. Now, this day in age, hell to the no. I dont trust a single mofo in NYC subways. You will never see me take out my Steam Deck on the train.

 

[PCFanboy64]

I use the Switch and 2DS on hospital stays, other than that not really. I remember the GameBoy giving me headaches on road trips as a kid.

 

[jshackles]

I barely ever leave the house now without either my Switch, Steam Deck, or gaming laptop. If I have a spare moment somewhere, I'm gaming.

 

[SmokedMeat]

If I bring it on vacation I’ll play before going to sleep.

Otherwise it’s the occasional use at home.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Depends on the types of game, heavy story driven games I prefer to play on my big screen with soundbar, the arcady ones that are easy to pick up and play I can easily do on hand helds(Switch, Analogue Pocket).

 

[Spyxos]

I use the Switch and 2DS on hospital stays, other than that not really. I remember the GameBoy giving me headaches on road trips as a kid.

I was in the hospital for 1 week and I had the Switch with me. Zelda just came out and I thought I will spend a lot of time with it, but nope. I only turned my switch on 1-2 times for a short time....

 

[Later Alligator]

i bring one on vacation, and occasionally play on the train on the way to work

 

[MarkMe2525]

I was in the hospital for 1 week and I had the Switch with me. Zelda just came out and I thought I will spend a lot of time with it, but nope. I only turned my switch on 1-2 times for a short time....

With two kids, wife, and animals: a week in the hospital sounds like a vacation.

 

[Spyxos]

With two kids, wife, and animals: a week in the hospital sounds like a vacation.

1 week can be a very long time. And it depends on who you spend it with. One guy stunk like a whole zoo and the other snored so that I could hardly sleep at night. And there is almost nothing you can do in the hospital.

 

[Salty Popsicle]

Even as a kid, I always played my Gameboy games from the comfort of my home. When I was in the backseat of the family car being driven by my parents, I always preferred looking at the scenery and people passing by rather than attempting to concentrate my attention on a small dimly-lit screen. In today's age, I wouldn't feel safe walking or riding around without being aware of my surroundings, so gaming on-the-go is still a no for me.

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

I would take a console/gaming laptop before I would take my work laptops/ipads on a trip.

Usually when I travel there are periods of intense work, but after that I am free with little to no responsibilities and that's when I get some quality/deep gaming in.

I take so much crap my carry on is always a roller suitcase full of game stuff.

 

[Mossybrew]

Never owned a portable system in my life, just never saw the appeal.

 

[JCK75]

So twice a week I take my son to Karate, I'm there sitting for about 45 minutes per day and it's a perfect time to catch up on some games.
two additional days now I take him to Soccer Practice/games which is another Hour per day

My steam deck gets used and my backlog is shrinking.

 

[Graciaus]

When I use to have to go out to do my laundry they were useful. Now I just use them from my couch while I watch TV in the background.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Playing portables was always a process, a lot of students have them. Psp go was on my Christmas list, flirted with the 2ds.

 

[MarkMe2525]

1 week can be a very long time. And it depends on who you spend it with. One guy stunk like a whole zoo and the other snored so that I could hardly sleep at night. And there is almost nothing you can do in the hospital.

You should try sleeping next to my wife

 

[Shifty1897]

I typically bring along a Switch and Android tablet for gaming when travelling. I typically only play handhelds in hotel rooms, on planes, or when visiting and staying with family.

 

[SeraphJan]

Depends on type of game really, I could play turn based or light action games on portable, however game that require extra focus handheld might not be the best option

 

[hemo memo]

Other than the plane to distract myself because of fear of flying, I mostly play at home (Switch).