Those who want a bigger screen can simply slide the entire handheld into the Pimax Portal XL, a driver-integrated display that offers an 8.8-inch diagonal, 2560 x 1600 resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. As if the curious accessories were not enough, Pimax also offers the Mini Station, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, with 32 GB of RAM, with a 1 TB SSD and with a 56 Wh battery. Games can be wirelessly streamed from this mini station to your gaming handheld via WiGig.
Of course, there’s also a docking station on offer, allowing you to connect your handheld to a TV, while Pimax wants to build an entire ecosystem of developers around the hybrid console. With promises this big, it’s wise to be careful: Kickstarter projects this ambitious often fail when it comes to implementation.
Prices and Availability
The Pimax Portal Gaming Handheld will be funded “soon” via Kickstarter, prices are as follows:
- Portal Pimax 128GB – $299
- Portal Pimax 256GB – $399
- Pimax Portal with QLED screen and 256 GB – $549
- Pimax Portal View (bundle with headphones) – $449
- Pimax Portal View with QLED screen – $599
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