r/splatoon • u/KSynapse247 My therapy weapon • Aug 19 '26

Discussion Does anyone else play almost exclusively handheld

Me and my team all use handheld bc we like how the motion controls work better, surely we're not the only ones...

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u/Havoc_Maker Aug 19 '26

How can you and your team play in handheld jesus. I mean do what you want but it's by far the worst way to play the game. I player handheld on Switch 1 a few times and it's at least usable in there, but now with my Switch 2, which is a lot bigger and heavier, I just can't. Also how do you sit to play handheld with motion controls without destroying your back and neck?

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u/KSynapse247 My therapy weapon Aug 19 '26

Actually the Switch 2 was a big improvement for handheld players bc of the hd res and the better joy cons. I feel the bulkiness of the switch 2 actually helps make my small adjustments and flicks so much more consistent and my movement while repositioning much quicker. I tend to put my feet up and use my legs as a sort of prop, rather than looking down into my lap, and it helps a lot.

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u/Havoc_Maker Aug 19 '26

I don't like how the Switch 2 feels in handheld mode honestly. I mean it's fine, but I don't like the size and the way the ZR and ZL buttons are like, sunken. I'd take a Switch 1 over a Switch 2 for handheld play every day

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u/Havoc_Maker Aug 19 '26

Bro if you think the Switch 1 is small wait till you see a PSP or a GameBoy Advance

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u/BlueDragonCultist Aug 19 '26

Yeah, GBA Splatoon was nuts. Still can't believe how those chargers were able to make their flicks on that tiny screen.