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What you better know
Nintendopaved the way for a newgaming handheldrevolution when it launched theSwitchin 2017.
Since then, numerous devices have released with a similar layout.
The Zotac Zone gaming handheld features a built-in kickstand.
Over the last couple of years, these handhelds have fought for dominance in the PC gaming space.
With 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD, the Zotac Gaming Handheld is very similar to the ROG Ally.
It’s also nice to see that the handheld has a USB-C port on both the top and bottom.
The Zotac Zone gaming handheld features a built-in kickstand.
This seems to be the first gaming handheld to utilize an AMOLED.
For context, the Steam Deck OLED can only reach up to a 90Hz refresh rate.
Specifically, the little silver switches on the backside near the triggers allow for 2-stage adjustments.
2-stage trigger switches allow players to determine how far down the triggers press.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
While not a necessary feature by any means, it is nice for people who prefer to have it.
He also liked the texture on the grips, and felt that it made the machine easier to hold.
There are M1 and M2 back buttons.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
Zotac Zone is currently not in its final state.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
There is a USB-C 4.0 slot on the bottom of the handheld near a microSD card reader.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
Speakers are also located on the bottom of the handheld.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
A power button, volume controls, a USB-C port, and a headphone jack are all found on the top of the device.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
Vents on the back of the device help keep the system cool.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
At Computex 2024, the Zotac Zone was shown playing Horizon Forbidden West.(Image credit: Daniel Rubino)
