Tecno Pocket GO First Look! A Ryzen Powered Handheld Gaming Console!

[@siu3608]

They took "plug n play" Way too seriously

[@ktkace]

truly went all the way to 11 !

[@ETAPRIME]

😂

[@daruberbot2052]

The price it's 400$⁉️🤔

[@allay_69]

@@daruberbot2052 I think it will be around 1000$

[@king_omega_omega9292]

Can you buy this yet or no?

[@eternia-reginleif]

Easy swappable battery is one of the plus point for this device, not much of modern tech do this anymore.

[@halfey]

Yup. Even though there's very little probability I will buy this device, the swappable battery deserves a genuine praise especially considering not even laptops do this anymore.

[@vesper0721]

i wonder if you can upgrade the storage. what's it like using it without a keyboard

[@VeryUniqueRandomName]

I doubt they will be in supply when original one dies though

[@dizued]

This will change soon in europe as tool-less swappable batteries will be made mandatory by the EU.

[@Starlite123]

@@dizued I just threw away (and many others) my ps4 controller that was worn af from just GoW... id hate to throw out a hole pc. Can you replace the Joysticks, Faceplate, and Buttons? Is it repairable?

[@SavingPrivateBob]

That is absolutely astounding. I predicted a lot of current tech, but could have never guessed they'd put a console in a controller. Absolute genius. This is the future

[@VegitoBlackityBlack]

I wish they put a screen in the middle.

[@frank7131989]

I was saying a few weeks back i wish they would make a steam deck without a screen my prayers have been answered!!

[@yasirrakhurrafat1142]

​@@VegitoBlackityBlack you can use your phone mount to controller. And either remote into the pc (moonlight/sunshine, or some other high performance remote desktop), or some inexpensive capture card, and connect the hdmi output from this pc to the capture card and connect capture card to the phone usb. You can then use the phone as the monitor/display for this micro pc.

[@snowzZzZz]

​@@VegitoBlackityBlack I miss Nvidia Shield

[@user-kd1qg4fo1d]

​@@VegitoBlackityBlackI think power/heat were considered. Like your phone, biggest power draw is screen, and amoleds get pretty hot too.

[@easymoney480]

These amd mini PCs are getting pretty nutty

[@HearMeLearn]

for sure. Like you could easily get one of those mini PCs in the living room, get it set up with every emulator and rom under the sun and you could play every console that has ever come out. You could probably even play modern games at 30-60 fps depending on the chip it has and depending on the game

[@omulamfibie]

@@HearMeLearn you just described the ROG Ally or Steam Deck 😅

[@shinasy3]

@@omulamfibie yeah but these are smaller which is awesome, and this one is js straight up a controller, and it comes with glasses thats fricking awesome

[@ghotibeans6502]

I'm enjoying it. There was a time where computers, cellphones and accessories were pretty creative. Devs and designers hit a slump at some point, but it is getting creative again. If they're useful or useless it doesn't matter. It's nice to see variety on stores again.

[@welcomebrother1]

Mom, I need this for school.

[@Tommy_The_Gun]

This is basically what Virtual Boy wanted to be.

[@izzynobre]

Exactly 🤯

[@Etechtroniks]

Yooo, virtual boy was crazy for its time. To bad all that infrared was dangerous cuz it was cool. Wario was my dude lol

[@dannyking4138]

It’s not like a virtual boy have you even played one?

[@ValentineL806]

Being field work engineer, I can imagine using this device especially coupled with the AR glasses not even for gaming but for data collection/survey. Using handheld devices on a sunny day looking down in the phone screen is tiresome but if this had GPS sensors and a good battery life, or even run android on it then I could totally see myself use this! Wow guys thanks for the likes!

[@sguploads9601]

bascially waht is needed is just AR galsses with wifi build in - then you can stream from phone. wireled exist now and work flawlessly.

[@joaquinfraustoalfarorocco8177]

your go would be an usb c to hdmi capable phone, like any samsung from note 10 and on and the xreal air 2 pro they are around 450-500 bucks

[@ValentineL806]

@@sguploads9601 Am ashamed to say I never thought of this simple hack lol thanks!

[@ProtoMario]

Glasses are a really fantastic idea, put some Blueray and 4k support on it, now you got a theater. Great for down time, travel, flying, military, college. Man...amazing.

[@DeusExNihilo]

@@ProtoMario BlueRay? Like, I'm gonna carry around a walkman style disk player? ... Actually not the worst idea... A little mix of modern and retro

[@juicyjey1334]

this is actually the coolest gaming tech ive ever seen just insane paired with the glasses

[@SheffieldAbella]

Imagine smashing this thing during a rage quit because you forgot it was a full fledged PC in a controller.

[@100Bucks]

Even if you're the most careful person in the world. "Stick drift" is real. I would never buy something locked down like this.

[@krisqz]

@@100Bucks It uses hall effect sticks and buttons. It will never drift.

[@CaveyMoth]

That's one way to crash your computer.

[@MrLewisamani]

My thought exactly,once the analogue start to go back the repair cost would be a nightmare, unless there is a slot to connect the controller to a controller 😂😂​@@100Bucks

[@izzynobre]

Does anyone ACTUALLY do this? Or is this more of a Hollywood stereotype? Maybe Americans do this...? I'm a 40yo who has been gaming since the 80s. Never once was I even close to damaging my property because the pixels on the screen turned out different than I wanted them to. Get help, fellas

[@drewnewby]

$869 USD as shown w/ 16GB/512GB, "8 left". $1699 after the kickstarter, which is nearly over. $1049 for a more reasonable 32GB/1TB, 10 left. $2054 after the kickstarter. Easily the most expensive 8840U/780M setup with or without the AR glasses.

[@cfilorvyls457]

I feel like the post kickstarter pricing is just them assuming there will be leftover unsold stock and thus making the price really aggressive to account for that.

[@GreatestGames777]

Worth it

[@MisterUrbanWorld]

If you're going to buy this, I'd recommend the controller only for less than $600, and combining it with a Quest 3s or 3. Quest has the most advanced true AR available on the market, and you'll have a better warranty.

[@drewnewby]

@cfilorvyls457 The kickstarter price is already too much for the specs, and the price after is plainly absurd.

[@drewnewby]

@MisterUrbanWorld They've listed less than 400 units total on the kickstarter, with a handful left. At double the launch price, doubtful it matters, but yes, that would make more sense.

[@Muench13]

I know it’s expensive but can we take a second to appreciate how amazing this really is? ITS A CONTROLLER WITH AN ENTIRE GAMING PC BUILT IN! That’s absolutely incredible 😮

[@PlasmaSnake369]

That's cool but there's something I find offensive about having full windows 11 install on a controller

[@johnboy4955]

@@Muench13 this is something I imagined as a kid and said “no way they’ll ever make something like this”

[@jonsmith6331]

A steam deck is that plus a screen tho.

[@dylanallen7720]

​@@jonsmith6331steam deck ain't as powerful 😂

[@Magic-y8u]

Some of us saw these coming...

[@MrCiberjack]

Damn dude this is one of the coolest shit dropped from years

[@robertwendal5894]

I've never seen a use for virtual/AR glasses until this, it's the most simple streamlined system I've seen, the swappable battery solves the biggest problem with handhelds.

[@ZeerakImran]

Unfortunately I can’t recommend it. Powering the ai glasses requires powerful hardware. 1080p for ar glasses is really really poor. They can’t fit it in the controller and have it power the ar glasses. Well they can maybe with apple silicon but then there would be a lack of games issue. Apple silicon is the only option for this currently so I guess only apple are capable of this for now. For comparison, 1080p for tvs is great. 8k for ar glasses is minimum and mandatory. That will need an m4 ultra or the best of the best apple can do to run games. It’s easily do-able with a desktop rig but not in handheld unfortunately.

[@yene5358]

​@@ZeerakImranthese ar glasses don't need very powerful hardware. They can run off phones, the limiting factor is usually battery life of the device connected. Plus the 8840u is a very impressive chip that offers basically the best size to gaming performance on the market right now, so even if it was about power this chip would definitely be able to handle it. Also 8k for glasses?!! Are there even 8k ar glasses yet?!! Respectfully ive no clue what you're talking about.

[@vinyfiny]

The swappable battery is killer.

[@jackbaker9593]

even 1000$ Samsung and iPhone doesn't have it 😂

[@jex-the-notebook-guy1002]

​@@jackbaker9593 water resistance

[@Macky4941]

This reminds me of those 50 in 1 arcade controllers that plug straight to your tv

[@richardi.2030]

that! and my first system was a tv scoreboard. Look that one up! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thesammielee]

@Macky4941 Same! Got one gifted to me from my grandparents when I was a kid. So cool that we've kind of gone full circle with gaming

[@seebarry4068]

The best gran present ever.

[@rubidium1948]

It seemed really hard to conceptualize until I realized that it's basically just a normal handheld without the big screen in the middle.

[@soulsolis3096]

Smaller PCs are seriously more impressive and interesting than bigger ones nowadays.

[@GameC3nt]

ofc

[@D-money813]

this is not cap at all

[@DigitalJedi]

The engineering to cram an entire laptop's guts into a controller is crazy, but I really just want the glasses. I already have a laptop with a 288V, but I would love to play on something larger than its 14" screen while still being portable. Others exist of course, but I actually quite like the way those glasses look, and the adjustability actually seems to be well done.

[@phristo]

wow this is ingenuity. This is one of those door openers and boy this opened a big door.

[@iquartzie]

This has so much potential to change how we look at handheld devices!

[@starlite2092]

A cell fone... Maybe your 1999 Nokia fone needs to be upgraded.

[@hunterhill7124]

@@starlite2092 phone*

[@tyguy6296]

I absolutely love that they are trying to do something interesting and different here. I wouldn't choose this over any of the other major handheld options at this price, but I will always give extra points when a company tries to do something unique. especially when they don't make it feel like a cheap tack-on gimmick.

[@tovarischshashlikov]

These are the things people long long time ago would think of as the future, and honestly I've gotta agree with them

[@Shiawase813]

Never anticipated tecno would make such things like this whereas their focus is on phones and stuff... ❤❤❤

[@TheRestartPoint]

Love the idea of this. For watching movies and gaming without being distracted by my household and without distracting them this is the answer I was always looking for

[@hadenkriztenzen]

What a good time to be alive. This is absolutely incredible!

[@jonathanaguilar710]

Swappable batteries need to become a standard again. This one is too expensive for me but i commend them for making the battery swappable.

[@Cjak001]

This is really cool! Definitely the first case of AR glasses that I can appreciate cause you're not just looking at your phone screen but bigger.

[@TheAdammantium]

I love the concept. Its ingenious not only because of the controller/PC combo, but the no need for a monitor. Plus, the controller itself is a good build with mechanical switches and hall effect sticks - something mainstream controllers don't even do.

[@dragonflame9615]

I think this would be a emulation beast!, I would love to see a emulation test video!

[@lewd6764]

@@dragonflame9615 this thing can run Doom at an acceptable frame rate, this sure can emu any PS2 or under games you will need.

[@drac.96]

This is like one of those ancient comtroller consoles that used RCA for video output. This is 1000 times better though.

[@Vuaen]

I love the swappable battery on this, itd be cool if they made a charging dock for multiple batteries so then you could have any that you purchase charged up during downtime so then they are just ready to go.

[@aneutralparty542]

Really interesting product. I like the removable battery as well as the glasses. For the follow-up video, if possible could you do a tear down and see if the controller parts are easily replaceable? Like the buttons and the sticks? For tightly integrated products like this oftentimes the weakness is that when a part of the hardware dies you're SOL (especially at this price point). Whereas if you buy an ordinary mini PC if the controller dies you could just buy another one (obviously different use cases, but just putting it as an example).

[@Int-Q]

Really interesting form factor, love this

[@frank7131989]

I was telling someone that this is what i thought the steamdeck 2 should be a few weeks back! just make it a pc that can plug into a display! But putting a pair of ar glasses included thats awesome!

[@ingamgoduka57]

Finally someone innovate made what we want exactly swappable batteries glasses instead of screen I'm definitely saving to get this masterpiece before people buy all of them.

[@Defensivepepe7]

I have been following this project since their first announcement. It is a bit pricey for me, not expensive product but i am broke. My only complaint is that I would like more IO.

[@jimmycarpenter6612]

Have to admit I'm very intrigued. Paired with the AR glasses this seems like the perfect little device for gaming on the go. Especially with the swappable battery. Would even be cool when just lounging on the couch

[@tomacqtech]

Like the packing , provided the safe packaging with protective case.

[@46Laxis]

A computer in the shape and size of a fully functional controller is way way cooler than a computer in the shape of a shark or a sneaker/trainer.

[@Bartholo-meow]

Tecno needs to take a breather these days. they're going 244fps with their output

[@jonathanseymour4155]

Just backed on kickstarter! Excited for December to come!

[@mrsmithdude]

You know it has to be good quality when the outer box says it has AR “Galsses”…😂😂

[@Mustafai_0]

This is a review unit it's not a finished one it will be fixed with the retail one as Bringus Studio stated.

[@edneragnarok]

This is nuts if it actually works out to be a reliable gaming machine. I’ve been gaming exclusively in my steam deck since it came out, docking it to my tv sometimes for a pc/console feel. I love this idea

[@danielhulan3058]

They need to sell a dock of some kind that allows you to plug in batteries. So you can run one battery out, switch it, and continue playing while you charge both batteries. Either by using the dock of sorts while plugging the controller in. It can also be a dock to charge the controller with the battery in it too

[@CPURianaElmori8879]

this is literally what i was thinking about!

[@goozebump]

This is actually nice. Especially if you do alot of public transportstion or train flights. Very innovetive design

[@DamakriaStudios]

Am I the only one that feels THIS is actually what future gaming could more directed to than VR? Like VR aint bad but this feels more natural in terms of gaming hardware evolution as a concept

[@RedMageGaming]

The kickstarter pricing is decent, but super limited the full release pricing removes any reason to choose this over any combination of HMD+Handheld PC. The pocket go and HMD is $1699 to $2054 at their full price. Compared to say, the Rog Ally X + 512GB Quest 3 at $799 and $499 respectively for a combined total of $1298 that put's this combo at less than the lower spec version of the pocket go + HMD at its full price, and only $219 more than the higher spec version at it's 'super early bird' price. The Ally+Quest combo also opens up a wider range of playability options, adding full VR experiences on top of just the simulated huge TV experience. So as much as I think this whole thing is cool, I just can't justify the price, even knowing they are small batch devices that can't take advantage of the economy of scale.

[@amazingpradeep1235]

The power of PC in the palm of my hands.

[@joeo2533]

Can't believe this is coming from the same Tecno that is almost only known in Africa and South East Asia.

[@astola_studio]

If i could like this video a thousand times, i really would ❤

[@ScriptureSpiritualSon]

Had a TV way back in the day that came with a plug and play controller pre loaded with dozens of those pixel art games. Always wondered why nobody (that I'd seen) built up on that concept

[@lucasgrzybowsky1284]

This reminds me of 8-bit computers. Here is a computer built into joypad, first microcomputers were built into keyboard. They are similar input devices - main difference is the number of buttons, forcing different purpose. You know what I mean as whole 😉

[@kronos0612]

Now...this, is really impressive!

[@DegenKingYT]

You had me at sold. I am getting one

[@BroskiPlays]

This thing has a freaking rhyzen 7 8875U thats crazy! Thats a flagship CPU that you can play anywhere!!

[@kalkippins9076]

You just got a new fan, I just subscribed ❤

[@tubeyou8623]

Wow this is impressive. The concept is really good. I got a feeling this is going to be big.

[@arachnid_eater]

This is genuinely impressive as hell. Its running at the power of a lenovo legion go, which is 9 inches long in a compact controller. Wow.

[@jonnir4149]

Great innovation! I think you can plug the glasses in a mini pc too.

[@KingSlendy]

Honestly all these handheld devices coming out is pretty damn exciting, can only get better and better from here on because of prices reducing and/or tech improving due to the companies seeing there is a market for these devices!

[@jakubizdebski7177]

Ah, the "AR galsses", looks premium

[@therealzed1486]

DIDN'T KNOW TECNO COULD BE THIS INNOVATIVE BRAVO 👏

[@Tsinij]

Bringus sent me for a review of this crazy contraption.

[@RJdeKeizer]

Great review! Never seen this interesting piece of hardware. Much appreceated.

[@danceoffAsh]

This is going so good for travelling. Even gaming on an airplane with good graphics.

[@makkology]

Now This is what I call innovative!

[@RumpIeForeskln]

This is a childhood fantasy come true honestly...

[@5ushEdits]

7:51 "friendly neighborhood spider-lan" ahh man

[@Senko1800]

Wow i really like this thing . The glass design is sleek

[@itzpress]

Item itself looks great, I just wish they didn't use a fake countdown timer on the kickstarter page telling you there's an impending price increase soon.

[@tinkerscustom9568]

Very cool tech! Thanks for making this video. Little expensive for me :(

[@josefstone5232]

That looks phenomenal

[@Siberian_Nyt]

This is a really good device. Well made in every aspect and not even gimmicky

[@roearchive6366]

It would be a dream - with the Ryzen AI 3** HX in it!

[@HavokRm]

dang these glasses sure look cool

[@thexunit4129]

Bro like how. Really mind blowing how smart people are

[@yungakie]

The glassses look so cool

[@unknowngames9959]

It would be nice if they made a specific dock for it, in case you may want to connect your own controller if it gets too hot or heavy over time

[@drk_s980g]

It looks so good

[@razakali2954]

ppl 10 years ago, never think that gaming will be more compact to go. this is insane tech

[@Geto456]

Whoever made this is genius this is future but it all depends on price

[@gigidope]

That thing is freaking awesome.

[@lukecureton704]

I'm glad a larger channel has these in his hands bc I'm a Kickstarter backer and almost all of us are starting to worry we were scammed....lots of pledges being pulled out and comments worrying about if we will actually get them....they were supposed to ship in December and all we hear are bot responses....I'm really hoping my money wasn't thrown down the drain...I mean I'm at peace with it I knew going in that it was a possibility but...be weary ppl. Again, would love mine in hand but I'd wait to buy until you see more of them in the wild.

[@uncannystranger857]

actually we don't even know if those people got their money back - from what I've been seeing everyday the pledge numbers seem to be increasing (the campaign ended with 460 backers - now its 478). I remembered close to the campaign ending that I noticed the countdown timer was actually resetting everytime you reset the page - which meant it was fake - very scammy practice to drive fomo. Unfortunately my trust that this was a legit company went above my suspicions when I shouldve cancelled my pledge then

[@JacobJakubPL]

Handheld gaming never was so easy and accessible, like now!! 🧡 Ps. I want this "display-glasses"

[@camokazi1313]

......but will the sticks inevitably drift? 4:47 I guess not! Awesome product!

[@shittumustapha9636]

This sounds unbelievable till see it 😮

[@MrMartellSincere]

Interesting looking controller 🎮 that itself can be an console 😮

[@saintsasha9825]

Wow. Me and a friend had the same idea with "Nimbus". Our mistake was taking our idea to reddit lol "impossible" Glad someone did their own thing. Looks great

[@Gaterstoo]

Damn, it's coming to fruition this is just sick

[@Bartholo-meow]

is it necessary? no. is it fun? hell yeah. this whole genre basically

[@Edelmark-s8z]

Now that's evolutionary. Nice

[@CutePotchoco]

This is the future guys.

[@25beefcakes45]

For 1000 smackers, I'm not sure i could fly with that, but the AR glasses are a good deal compared to other's prices

[@8bitnation419]

Throws the controller after losing a game: "Nooooooo!"

[@init_yeah]

oh finally tou got your! Ive seen this few months ago from other channels, defintly on my watch list.

[@kairunikko]

It's actually good that it has swappable batteries. We need that back in phones.

[@shagstars]

The best way for your pron vids in the train without anyone peaking

[@o乂o]

wow! I love this concept!