I've always thought of "portables" as larger, bulkier items which you can technically lug from place to place but which aren't really meant to be used on the go (like very early "laptops" and prior to that, "luggables" like the Osborne). As far as gaming is concerned, I think any sort of system or game which can easily (and literally) be held in your hands should be considered a "handheld," regardless of vintage.
I agree with this, I didn't realize these terms were the same thing. I consider an NES and SNES to be portable because I can easily pick them up and transport them. They obviously aren't handhelds.
Lol! I love these "slow news day" threads on NA. I would suggest adding a poll, but reading through the comments already seems to indicate overwhelmingly which way it would go.
in the ham radio world, a "mobile" radio is one that you install in your car, and a "handheld" is the kind you... hold in your hand. So maybe the Gamecube and Virtual Boy count as "mobile" consoles.
Ring practical about it if you can fully use it In your hand or hands it is a handheld from gameboy to a tablet/phone. But if you can carry it around for use it have to let it go to do that it clearly is a portable.
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I've always thought of "portables" as larger, bulkier items which you can technically lug from place to place but which aren't really meant to be used on the go (like very early "laptops" and prior to that, "luggables" like the Osborne). As far as gaming is concerned, I think any sort of system or game which can easily (and literally) be held in your hands should be considered a "handheld," regardless of vintage.
I agree with this, I didn't realize these terms were the same thing. I consider an NES and SNES to be portable because I can easily pick them up and transport them. They obviously aren't handhelds.
It's been portable since day one. "Now you're playing with power - portable power!"
I came
Um, I mean, I came to say this. ""Handheld power" just doesn't have the same ring.
They're all gameboys.
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