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Ask HN: Do you think Framework will ever make a Handheld PC console?
With companies like GDP being pioneer and Valve successfully launched their Steam Deck, and Asus about to release the Ally soon, do you think more laptop brands will jump on the bandwagon?
I would love Framework to make one
Example:
https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4 (personal favorite)
https://gpd.hk/gpdwinmax2
https://rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/
https://store.ayaneo.com/store/5
- smoldesu 3y agoI wouldn't count on it. It seems like their bread-and-butter is the module system, which doesn't seem like a good fit for the handheld market. The Deck is fairly consumer-friendly as-is anyways, it's not like they can disrupt the market by offering replacement parts or letting you upgrade the hard drive.
- WhereIsTheTruth 3y agoIt would fit, they could make something modular like a Nintendo Switch, with the screen sliding like the GPD Win 4 A handheld PC console is a glorified laptop, both are mutually inclusive
- smoldesu 3y agoMaybe. I think Framework's value prop is much better on laptops, and most gamers won't really care as much about repairability or hackability. Even if they did, Framework cannot beat Valve's introductory price of $399. It seems more likely to me that GPD would make a Framework-style device than the other way around.
- WhereIsTheTruth 3y agoPrice doesn't matter, GPD is the proof GDP already have a Framework style device: https://gpd.hk/gpdwinmax2 https://gpd.hk/gpdwinmax2, Framework could design a controller module, maybe that's what they should do, sell one and test the water, if enough interest, make a handheld PC console
- grapesurgeon 3y ago[dead]