The Future of Gaming: Handheld Devices and Cloud Computing
The gaming industry has undergone significant transformations in recent years, with two technological developments standing out: cloud computing/gaming and handheld gaming devices. These innovations have made video games more accessible and enjoyable to play.
Handheld gaming devices have revolutionized the way we play games.
Cloud gaming, in particular, has gained popularity, allowing gamers to play online games from almost any Wi-Fi/internet-connected device. This technology has made playing games and watching our favorite content more flexible, affordable, and accessible. However, to ensure smooth, uninterrupted streaming with high-definition quality and zero lagging or buffering issues, people accessing games in the cloud need excellent internet/Wi-Fi speeds and a high bandwidth, preferably 5G.
“The future of gaming is in the cloud, and it’s only a matter of time before it overtakes traditional online gaming and offline gaming.” - The Nomadic Gamer
The market continues to grow annually, and it looks like it will one day become the dominant way to play games online. But what about handheld devices? Are they also the future of online gaming?
Handheld gaming devices have made gaming more convenient and accessible.
More people than ever are turning away from their consoles, desktop computers, and laptops to play their favorite games from their smartphones or dedicated handheld gaming devices like a SteamDeck, Asus ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch, or Lenovo Legion Go. Gaming from a mobile device is far more convenient than gaming from a static desktop computer. Mobile gamers have a higher degree of freedom to play from anywhere. It’s simple, on-the-go gaming.
Cloud gaming has made playing games more flexible and accessible.
In conclusion, playing today’s best triple-A titles from a custom or prebuilt desktop computer, laptop, or console, such as an Xbox or PlayStation 5, is still here to stay, but the handheld gaming sector is showing promising growth and could one day overtake these traditional online gaming platforms. Players looking for a more immersive gaming experience and prefer watching the action over a bigger screen and gaming with fewer distractions will always prefer PC gaming. In contrast, those looking for a quick fix on the go can always turn to cloud gaming from a handheld device.
The future of gaming is exciting, and handheld devices and cloud computing are leading the way.
