Anyone else feel like the handheld market is utterly pointless, and a waste?

Just saw that a new Final Fantasy was released, but of course it's not for a real platform, but a handheld. Why do these things even exist? Why the hell would I want to play a game, on a tiny screen, that will amount to nothing more than 2d or faux 3d graphics, when I can play real games on my TV or PC?

I just think that developers like Square Enix should put more time into things like, oh a FF7 remake, instead of worrying about making a crappy handheld RPG.

Just saw that a new Final Fantasy was released, but of course it's not for a real platform, but a handheld. Why do these things even exist? Why the hell would I want to play a game, on a tiny screen, that will amount to nothing more than 2d or faux 3d graphics, when I can play real games on my TV or PC?

I just think that developers like Square Enix should put more time into things like, oh a FF7 remake, instead of worrying about making a crappy handheld RPG.

testament1

With more handhelds sold then any of the "next" (current!) gen consoles, I'd say there is a very large market despite your obvious hate.

Tens of millions of systems sold and you think it's pointless? There are some truly amazing handheld games out there, for DS, PSP etc.

Eh, you're complaining that jrpg developers have abandoned consoles in favor of handhelds, which cost considerably less to develop on?

Without handhelds, there wouldn't BE that many jrpgs to speak of. It makes you look even worse when you say 'a waste' because handheld rpgs so far have been largely amazing and nostalgic

It's not a waste for people that leave the house.

This thread is a testament to your understanding of how the gaming industry works and what it even is for that matter. Well done sir.

Pointless? No.

I wouldn't say a waste, as it creates mad money, especially for Nintendo. You can go your whole life knowing you'll never create anything as successful.

As for the games,I find them really hard to invest time in. I know a game like Phantom Hourglass is good, but it's hard for me to invest a long period of time on a short screen holding a stylus. I like short term games like Elite Beat Agents...and I want a sequel for that naooo!

Just saw that a new Final Fantasy was released, but of course it's not for a real platform, but a handheld. Why do these things even exist? Why the hell would I want to play a game, on a tiny screen, that will amount to nothing more than 2d or faux 3d graphics, when I can play real games on my TV or PC?

I just think that developers like Square Enix should put more time into things like, oh a FF7 remake, instead of worrying about making a crappy handheld RPG.

testament1

Nah I don't feel that way, I love my handhelds. The "tiny" screen is tiny in relation to a TV, but your eyes are about 3 metres away from the TV, while a your eyes are about 30cm away from the handheld. So it's not really that bad. Well that seems to take away the crux of your argument. Furthermore, hand helds don't take over the lounge TV, you can be a little more "social" with handhelds in a way I guess, in the way where you can whip it out any time and everyone else can still have their TV. Then finally the obvious pro is the mobility and ability to play a game anywhere and not just home.

And finally, I'm not concerned about how much power a system has, just as long as it's innovative and allows developers the ability to make interesting and fun games. So the handhelds are on equal grounds as the home consoles, and thus a handheld is just like another home console in the market with its own unique library of great games. In my humble opinion anyway.

I wouldn't be sad to see the PSP GO. Lol.ZippySlappy

i would have quit my job if it wasn't from handheld games. I'm allowed to play at work but I doubt they would let me instal my ps3 over there

I do, probably because handheld devices seem like a burden to carry to me so I'd never carry one outside the house. For the record my cell phone is a burden to me so that should say something about that lol

[QUOTE="killab2oo5"][QUOTE="ZippySlappy"]I wouldn't be sad to see the PSP GO. Lol.ZippySlappy

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You should ask Bianca first. :>>

Just saw that a new Final Fantasy was released, but of course it's not for a real platform, but a handheld. Why do these things even exist? Why the hell would I want to play a game, on a tiny screen, that will amount to nothing more than 2d or faux 3d graphics, when I can play real games on my TV or PC?

I just think that developers like Square Enix should put more time into things like, oh a FF7 remake, instead of worrying about making a crappy handheld RPG.

testament1

I wouldn't be sad to see the PSP GO. Lol.ZippySlappy

Sony and Nintendo probably don't feel that. Nintendo has sold nearly 100,000,000 DS handhelds and the PSP is over 50,000,000... massive numbers.

Sony and Nintendo probably don't feel that. Nintendo has sold nearly 100,000,000 DS handhelds and the PSP is over 50,000,000... massive numbers.

Wasdie

Just saw that a new Final Fantasy was released, but of course it's not for a real platform, but a handheld. Why do these things even exist? Why the hell would I want to play a game, on a tiny screen, that will amount to nothing more than 2d or faux 3d graphics, when I can play real games on my TV or PC?

testament1

While I understand your distaste for the handheld market, there are millions of players who enjoy the games. So you'll have to accept that developers are going to release games for both.

It's not like the handheld market is slowing the console/PC market down. It's just that it takes a lot longer to develop games forthem, so it feels like handhelds see more game releases simply because they can put the games out faster with smaller teams.

I wouldn't say it's pointless, but I think we can all agree that you're missing out if you only have a handheld console to play games on. Many handheld games are just watered down versions of 'the real thing'. Games like GTA: Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stories on PSP can be fun, but they're nothing special compared to GTA III and Vice City respectively. The same goes for Metroid Prime Hunters on DS when compared to the Metroid Prime console games.

Of course there's the benefit of being able to play games on the road. And because handheld games are usually spinoff versions of the main series, devs will experiment faster, which sometimes results in gameplay elements making it to the main series (New Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario Galaxy 2 for example). But sometimes, handheld games are just incredibly fun, even when compared to their console counterparts. Mario Kart DS is often considered one of the best, if not the best Mario Kart game.

for me it is useless because if i'm not at home i am doing something and don't have time to be goofing about.

i can see it being something you would want to do though if you are on a long car trip and are not the one driving or are a student and waiting for a class to begin or whatever.

i doubt i will ever outgrow home consoles and pc but as far as having the time to play a handheld all i can tell you is enjoy it while you still can.

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Sony and Nintendo probably don't feel that. Nintendo has sold nearly 100,000,000 DS handhelds and the PSP is over 50,000,000... massive numbers.

charizard1605

*Looks at sales and games*

Nope, not at all, also, only haters laugh at handhelds.;)

Cool opinion bro.

*Waits for Dragon Quest VI to be released*

Cool story bro.

*Waits for Dragon Quest VI to be released*

do you ever leave your house, TC?

some people like to game when they are away. or maybe their TV/computer is already being used. there are many reasons to have handhelds

plus, it's also good for devs. it's cheaper to make a great game on a handheld than on a console

Just saw that a new Final Fantasy was released, but of course it's not for a real platform, but a handheld. Why do these things even exist? Why the hell would I want to play a game, on a tiny screen, that will amount to nothing more than 2d or faux 3d graphics, when I can play real games on my TV or PC?

I just think that developers like Square Enix should put more time into things like, oh a FF7 remake, instead of worrying about making a crappy handheld RPG.

testament1

Love my handhelds. Great time wasters on long trips plus they have a lot of great games, can't say I care how they look or how small the screen may be.siLVURcross

I would rather see thousand crappy rpgs on a handheld than a FF7 remake. It must'nt happen!

The games on handheld are often more fun than the console games. But that is just taste.

Genres that die out on consoles/pc because they aren't big enough can thrive on handhelds. Like high quality puzzle games (Professor Layton). Or 2D games in general.

Another neat thing about handhelds is that You can travel with them or play them outdoors.

And that i can play them without wearing contacts or glasses.

It's not a waste for people that leave the house.

Twin-Blade

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Just saw that a new Final Fantasy was released, but of course it's not for a real platform, but a handheld. Why do these things even exist? Why the hell would I want to play a game, on a tiny screen, that will amount to nothing more than 2d or faux 3d graphics, when I can play real games on my TV or PC?

I just think that developers like Square Enix should put more time into things like, oh a FF7 remake, instead of worrying about making a crappy handheld RPG.

Metalscarz

With more handhelds sold then any of the "next" (current!) gen consoles, I'd say there is a very large market despite your obvious hate.

There are more handhelds sold than consoles meaning that there are more customers that developers can reach while at the same time not having to invest horrendous amounts of money for a single game.