Handhelds are embarrassing

Is anyone else here embarrassed to be seenplaying a handheld? I feel that if I want to play games, I'd rather do geek out in my own living room rather somewhere public.

It's been a while since I've actually owned a handheld plaform and I will prolly never buy one again. Which is sad considering alot of good franchises are going that route.

thoughts?

Why not play it in doors?

Um I dont feel that way I go every where with either a psp or ds.

You couldn't pay me to play my DSi in public. I have way too much respect for myself.

Um I dont feel that way I go every where with either a psp or ds.

WilliamRLBaker

Um I dont feel that way I go every where with either a psp or ds.

You'll come to realize that most people don't even care about you. The hundreds of people who walk by you playing your gameboy will most likely never give you a second thought for the rest of their lives. There are billions of people on this planet, and you playing your gameboy does not make you stand out anymore than someone who dies their hair pink because thats their "personality." Feel secure in who you are and what you enjoy, because thats is all you have.

I don't play handhelds in public simply because I never have the time. If I'm going somewhere it's either to work or doing something with friends. Even though I don't play them, I can't possibly see how anyone would care. People will just walk by and see someone playing a game. If they think you're a nerd or something who gives a crap? Not like their thoughts will effect you in any sort of way.

Now, if someone goes out of their way to call you a nerd or something then just think how sad and pathetic that individual is. Talk about insecurity.

ive always played my handhelds at home...or indoors (family...friends) ive never seen anyone except 9 year olds play their DS outdoors.campzor

If you aren't playing outside than what's the point of a handheld?

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

Elementguy13

[QUOTE="campzor"]ive always played my handhelds at home...or indoors (family...friends) ive never seen anyone except 9 year olds play their DS outdoors.edidili

If you aren't playing outside than what's the point of a handheld?

I play alot of handhelds during train rides. I do feel silly though cause I know the face experession im giving looks werid. Also when I beat a hard boss I want to jump and scream but im to afraid to.

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

Elementguy13

Yea cause its always a blast taking a long train ride alone and doing nothing for close to an hour.

[QUOTE="campzor"]ive always played my handhelds at home...or indoors (family...friends) ive never seen anyone except 9 year olds play their DS outdoors.edidili

If you aren't playing outside than what's the point of a handheld?

believe it or not... i cant play pokemon on my ps3

[QUOTE="Elementguy13"]

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

finalfantasy94

Yea cause its always a blast taking a long train ride alone and doing nothing for close to an hour.

[QUOTE="Elementguy13"]

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

finalfantasy94

Yea cause its always a blast taking a long train ride alone and doing nothing for close to an hour.

I play handhelds where ever I don't care what people I don't know think. I haven't played a handheld in a while though outside of the house that said, the most I do is use kindle on my ipod.

[QUOTE="Elementguy13"]

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

Mu5uk0

I'm the sort of nerd that is friends with the jocks and have self-confidence so I don't really care about people giving me crap for playing videogames in public.

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

Elementguy13

I think if you are worried what strangers OR anyone for that matter thinks or you, you have more issues to deal with then playing games in public. Good luck man

[QUOTE="Mu5uk0"][QUOTE="Elementguy13"]

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

dog_dirt

Why play Halo or CoD when you can be out with your friends or read a good book?

I don´t see why handhelds should be looked down on but other forms of gaming is apparently fine.

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

Elementguy13

Is texting or playing an app on a phone honestly that different? Anything's better than staring at the back of a chair for hours.

[QUOTE="edidili"]

[QUOTE="campzor"]ive always played my handhelds at home...or indoors (family...friends) ive never seen anyone except 9 year olds play their DS outdoors.campzor

If you aren't playing outside than what's the point of a handheld?

believe it or not... i cant play pokemon on my ps3

[QUOTE="campzor"]

[QUOTE="edidili"]

If you aren't playing outside than what's the point of a handheld?

Grawse

believe it or not... i cant play pokemon on my ps3

[QUOTE="Mu5uk0"][QUOTE="Elementguy13"] [QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

[QUOTE="Elementguy13"]

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

Elementguy13

Yea cause its always a blast taking a long train ride alone and doing nothing for close to an hour.

So, in other words, you judge other people for something you admittedly would want to do as well, but lack the courage for fear of not being socially acceptable, and so you hide and disguise the activity? This is not the good side of human nature.

No cause i am enjoying my life while those other people are zoning out like grumpy zombies.

No cause i am enjoying my life while those other people are zoning out like grumpy zombies.

KungfuKitten

1. "Grumpy" doesn't enter into it. Games are fun.

2. Not every moment of life is worth taking the time to reflect on it. Some are lonely moments, filled with pre-fabricated views and repetetive gestures. Games offer more to appreciate than such moments.

Ever since my car broke down I've been taking the train to work. I pass the time playing on my DS, not embarrassed at all....why should I ?
And I'm 23 years old.

Not at all, don't see why it should faze my enjoyment of a hobby.

Slashkice

Yep yep, this.

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

Elementguy13

Well just game outside with your PSP, it gets you chicks man

There's a low chance of that happening with a DS, because it's really just a toy

Hi everyone. I'm 32 years old, and I play on my PSP in public. I don't care what people think. I'm just trying to pass the time and enjoy myself.

How many people out there are playing games on their phones? How is that different than using a handheld?

[QUOTE="campzor"]ive always played my handhelds at home...or indoors (family...friends) ive never seen anyone except 9 year olds play their DS outdoors.edidili

If you aren't playing outside than what's the point of a handheld?

To play games exclusive to the system, why would I want to walk outside every time I want to play a handheld game?

Is anyone else here embarrassed to be seenplaying a handheld? I feel that if I want to play games, I'd rather do geek out in my own living room rather somewhere public.

It's been a while since I've actually owned a handheld plaform and I will prolly never buy one again. Which is sad considering alot of good franchises are going that route.

thoughts?

[QUOTE="edidili"]

[QUOTE="campzor"]ive always played my handhelds at home...or indoors (family...friends) ive never seen anyone except 9 year olds play their DS outdoors.Yangire

If you aren't playing outside than what's the point of a handheld?

To play games exclusive to the system, why would I want to walk outside every time I want to play a handheld game?

No cause i am enjoying my life while those other people are zoning out like grumpy zombies.

KungfuKitten

Someone seems a little grumpy ;)

[QUOTE="Elementguy13"][QUOTE="Mu5uk0"]

Yea cause its always a blast taking a long train ride alone and doing nothing for close to an hour.

Mu5uk0

this is right...

You couldn't pay me to play my DSi in public. I have way too much respect for myself.

Grawse

[QUOTE="Mu5uk0"][QUOTE="Elementguy13"] [QUOTE="finalfantasy94"]

[QUOTE="Elementguy13"]

I honestly question those who play handhelds in public. If you are over 18 and playing a handheld in public then.... you need to find something better to do with your time.

Elementguy13

Yea cause its always a blast taking a long train ride alone and doing nothing for close to an hour.

I use my phone to text because people actually text me... I dont need to pretend. Im an avid gamer who enjoys games so if I want to play my ds or psp in public, I will do just that! (rolls eyes)

I play my PSP and DS almost all the time on the bus and I don't feel embarrass at all. Don't see what embarrassing about it.

You'll come to realize that most people don't even care about you. The hundreds of people who walk by you playing your gameboy will most likely never give you a second thought for the rest of their lives. There are billions of people on this planet, and you playing your gameboy does not make you stand out anymore than someone who dies their hair pink because thats their "personality." Feel secure in who you are and what you enjoy, because thats is all you have.

tutt3r

Is anyone else here embarrassed to be seenplaying a handheld? I feel that if I want to play games, I'd rather do geek out in my own living room rather somewhere public.

It's been a while since I've actually owned a handheld plaform and I will prolly never buy one again. Which is sad considering alot of good franchises are going that route.

thoughts?

Utensilman