On April 24th, Pulsestacks reported that for gaming enthusiasts, portable gaming PCs are convenient, but they lack the freedom of customization like traditional PCs. Despite the higher difficulty of assembling portable gaming PCs, it doesn't deter the enthusiasm of some players.
Recently, a Reddit user u/Important_Arugula_17 showcased his handheld console "J-Tech Comrade 8" on the SBCGaming community, which he spent three months building.
This console features a powerful Ryzen 7 7840HS processor, coupled with 32GB of 5600MT memory and a 2TB solid-state drive. In addition, the console is equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen, a battery, HDMI, and USB-C ports. For the controller, the player ingeniously split a Nintendo Switch controller in half and used Steam controller mapping or Xoutput software to disguise it as an Xbox 360 controller for usage.
According to the creator, he has enjoyed playing a variety of games on this console, including "Final Fantasy 7 Remake" and "Hell Diver 2", both maintaining frame rates of over 60FPS. The top of the console also features a 3D-printed transparent button that displays real-time battery life, while the bottom is equipped with a voltage monitor. Although the creator admits that the console's appearance is somewhat "bulky" and "funny", he states that playing on it is very addictive.
Pulsestacks noticed that this is not the first time players have attempted to make their own handheld PC games. Previously, some players split the PS1 motherboard in half and squeezed it into a casing, creating a retro handheld console, giving new life to old hardware. In addition, projects using Raspberry Pi to assemble Steam Deck-like devices are also popular among enthusiasts. However, in terms of pure performance, "J-Tech Comrade 8" can currently be said to be far ahead.
