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This Gaming Handheld’s External Battery Isn’t as Dumb as You Think
As we wait for the next generation of slightly more powerful gaming handhelds to hit the scene, I’m stuck thinking about where portable gaming could go if designers got a little weirder with it. China-based company GPD has delivered just that with its new handheld PC, the Win 5, which bears a striking resemblance to the PlayStation Portable. Compared to the Win 4’s T-Mobile Sidekick-like slide-up keyboard, the Win 5’s standout “feature” is its external battery.
Yes, you heard that right – the device’s battery can attach to the back of the handheld or be used wirelessly outside and connected via cable. This isn’t as absurd as it sounds at first glance, especially when considering high-end XR headsets like Apple’s Vision Pro require users to slip a wired battery into their pocket during use.
I’m not saying that this is necessarily innovative thinking here, but I am impressed by the sheer audacity of GPD’s attempt. The Win 5, in all its gaudy glory, doesn’t seem like it would fit comfortably in your palm.
Source: gizmodo.com
