Steam Deck? More like FIRE Deck. - Zotac Gaming Zone Handheld @ Computex 2024

The handheld PC space is a pretty competitive space, and now it just got MORE competitive because Zotac has entered the fray with their new Gaming Zone handheld. Though the name is a little silly, the specs and features are legit. Will Linus think this is the handheld to beat?

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Another handheld PC enters the fray
0:37 Some unique features
1:26 Sponsor - PIA
2:00 Ergonomics, buttons, specs, and ports
3:56 HDR impressions and overall thoughts
4:32 Outro

[jonnathan]

If they can get the price decent/competitive its golden. Literally no one has been asking for those stupid high res screens on these mobile devices. 1080p 120hz Oled is perfect. Dual USB4 and a full length ssd. this this is actually perfect.

[Jrring]

"does the world need another gaming handheld" maybe not, but the competition is gladly accepted

[oscarmedina]

Honestly 900p/1080p with OLED screen is the perfect spot for handheld resolutions. A high refresh rate is the cherry on top

[oussamadaferio]

4:17 props to the guy on the left (Linus's right)

[swedishbatman]

2:30 Uhhh. No. Absolutely not. The last thing I want on my handheld gaming device is a webcam. Anyone bothering to daily drive it will have their own dedicated camera on USB hub, which tbh is probably going to be a much better image anyways.

[fudeldideldu]

Taking notes here: When Linus is in bed, he don't like to get plugged into the bottom...

[Dionyzos]

It might sound weird but handhelds have reignited my love for gaming. I was so obsessed with upgrading my PC all the time to get the best performance and visuals that I almost forgot that gaming can simply be fun.

[EricCarter]

Lol you'd think that Linus had never used a Steam Deck OLED before with the way he is reacting to this screen and its HDR capabilities.

[FrinkyDinky]

For a second, I thought it was running SteamOS which got my hopes up.

[SoloLegends]

This has to be the only vpn ad not laden with fear tactics and or lies. Thank you for that.

[jahnesaisquoi]

i’m surprised zotac is making something so ambitious, i always just saw them as a gpu manufacturer

[srit]

YES let's go, HDR 120hz 1080p, NOW we are talking

[KawikaLee]

teh steam deck track pads are one of the best and biggest feature that distinguishes it from other handheld pc's. im so surprised companies havent been using them more and i think its actually a pretty big deal that this has two

[CrunchyCerealLover]

A barely 5 minute video and they still managed to sneak in a segue

[ryanbane]

Dear Handheld-Makers, Please stop trying to reinvent the D-Pad. Love, Your Customers

[speedinc]

They should add a privacy slide for the front facing camera

[ThangPlants]

what a time to be alive for portable gaming. I love all the new competition, brings out more innovations

[Jerson_Go]

The biggest problem with these companies is how are they going to support their system in the long run. Look how legion go, it gets update very rarely and even the msi claw is already giving up on their first attempt and already planning to release a new version of the claw. That's why steam deck is still the king of handheld gaming 👑.

[heye]

i'm very happy zotac entered the PC handheld market. competition is lighting up.

i used to be cynical of PC handhelds, but that completely changed when i got my legion go. i use it all the time now.

[ace]

Still waiting for maybe _one of the big makers_ to finally form a partnership with Valve and actually give us a handheld with Steam OS 3 on it, just to see if they would at all. Lol.