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To me, a critical quality of a handheld and portable gaming device is durability. In this light, a handcrank, with a fairly long shaft and a 90 degree handle,
by SeanLuke 5y ago
To me, a critical quality of a handheld and portable gaming device is durability. In this light, a handcrank, with a fairly long shaft and a 90 degree handle, seems to be an incredibly stupid idea. It's just begging to get snagged on something and broken off. I wouldn't give this thing to my kids: they'd destroy it in a week. There are so many alternatives to a handcrank which aren't desperately fragile.
- nomel 5y ago> seems to be an incredibly stupid idea It's on a floppy hinge, it's metal, and it folds in when you're not using it. Here's it in use: https://youtu.be/ZGdP59hhiDg?t=125 https://youtu.be/ZGdP59hhiDg?t=125 Here's a teardown showing what looks like a very reasonable mechanical strain relief: https://youtu.be/J5G02ru0GyM?t=110 https://youtu.be/J5G02ru0GyM?t=110 > There are so many alternatives to a handcrank which aren't desperately fragile. ~~It's not just for charging.~~ (edit: Not for charging! Obvious with that teardown!) It doubles as an input for the games. > I wouldn't give this thing to my kids: they'd destroy it in a week. This sounds like it may not be related to the device.