Zotac is coming up with its own handheld gaming console, and we have an early look at the device.
It’s a promising year for handheld console s. In addition to the refreshed MSI Claw 8 AI+ and the Asus ROG Ally X, Zotac is set to debut its first Windows-based handheld gaming console. While the company is renowned for its Nvidia graphics cards, it also has substantial expertise in manufacturing mini PCs. This background likely contributed to its confidence in developing a handheld console of its own, which is essentially a mini PC paired with a display and controllers.
Zotac’s use of Hall effect joysticks is a significant advantage, offering superior accuracy and responsiveness while being more resistant to stick drift compared to traditional joysticks. In addition to the joysticks, the handheld features a D-Pad and standard ABXY buttons. There are also additional keys for Select and Start functions, as well as a dedicated button to launch Zotac’s proprietary software, which unfortunately wasn’t ready during the showcase.
On the top, you’ll find the power button, volume rocker, a USB 4.0 Type-C port, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack. There’s also a secondary USB 4.0 Type-C port at the bottom, along with a microSD card slot. The inclusion of USB ports on both the top and bottom is a thoughtful touch, providing flexibility for playing while charging. The speakers are positioned at the bottom and produce decent sound quality, though I would have preferred front-firing speakers for a better audio experience.
I didn’t have much time to thoroughly test the performance, but I did manage to run Forza Horizon 5 on low settings. The game delivered quality textures and details, with only minor instances of tearing. I was intrigued by the option to enable AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution , so I attempted to activate it. Unfortunately, the game crashed while optimizing the settings, which meant that I had to reboot the console.
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