- Ex-Blizzard boss asks enthusiasts to buy a PS5 Pro instead of an expensive gaming handheld.
- He says at that price point, you can get a Pro with a ton of games, which will be a better value.
- A traditional console would last 4 more years easily, while handhelds would be outdated soon.
Gaming handhelds are all the hype this year and for good reasons. They have finally become good enough for AAA gaming, so they are becoming more mainstream; however, some people still prefer to spend their money on traditional consoles.
Former Blizzard Entertainment boss says that players should buy a PlayStation 5 Pro for $749.99, instead of getting an expensive handheld like a GPD Win 5 for around $1500, as the former provides a much better value.
Why it matters: Gaming handhelds and home consoles both have their advantages and drawbacks, and it ultimately comes down to the player to decide what they want to compromise on and what they actually want.
In an X post, Mike Ybarra, former Blizzard boss, replied to a Digital Foundry review on GPD Win 5. He said that he gets the mobile capacity of the handheld, but at that price point, just get a PS5 Pro and a ton of games with it.
Ybarra says that the subsidized console model that we see with PlayStation and Xbox will always be a better buy for enthusiasts, as most can afford a $1500 handheld, and with component prices increasing, it could get worse.
Another point he raises is that a traditional console like a PS5/PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X could easily last you another 4 years, which gaming handhelds can’t, despite their much higher price tag.
Now, yes, gaming handhelds do provide the worst value, but no one can deny their practicality, especially now. Still, traditional consoles will always be a better purchase as a decent-performing handheld easily costs $1000+.
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