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Home»News»Gaming News»Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 141 – Looking back at handheld PC gaming in 2023

Spectator Mode Podcast Ep. 141 – Looking back at handheld PC gaming in 2023

By Keith MitchellJanuary 1, 2024
Looking back at handheld PC gaming in 2023 Spectator Mode Podcast

On the final 2023 episode of the Spectator Mode Podcast, the crew sits down to discuss the current state of handheld PC gaming, how it has matured, what devices we recommend for someone just getting into PC gaming, and games we’re looking forward to in 2024.

Thanks for watching and enjoying our take on covering handheld PC gaming. And as always, we’d love your opinions in the comments.

Here are some timestamps if you want to jump right into a specific topic.

00:40 – Games we’ve played recently
05:29 – Introducing the Steam Deck, Asus Rog Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go
06:47 – Getselious’s time with the Steam Deck
11:57 – Scott’s time with the Steam Deck and ROG Ally
21:37 – Keith’s time with the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Legion Go
31:10 – The Steam Deck is the easiest way to get into PC gaming
50:30 – Steam Deck brought Keith back to handheld gaming
58:06 – What handheld device would we recommend
01:02:54 – Was 2023 the best year for Handheld PC gaming
1:03:55 – What we’re looking forward to in 2024 for Handheld PC gaming
1:13:18 – What games are we looking forward to in 2024

Thanks for watching and listening to the Spectator Mode Podcast, and we appreciate you even despite a rocking rocky road for the show in 2023. Trust us when we say that 2024 will be a much better time for us.

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Keith D. Mitchell is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Outerhaven, where he has been covering video games and technology for more than 14 years. A lifelong PC gamer, he began building PCs at just eight years old and still loves talking about hardware as much as playing games. His passion for challenging experiences has made him a devoted Soulslike fan, having beaten nearly every FromSoftware release. Keith regularly attends major gaming and technology events to bring firsthand coverage to readers, and continues to enjoy writing about the games and gear that shaped his love for the industry.

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