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The first confirmed Playtron gaming handheld is aimed squarely at crypto bros

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Last month, I told you how a new startup is trying to build an Android of PC gaming by picking up where the Steam Deck left off. But we’ve got no reason to think that this would be a good handheld yet, as these aren’t hardware companies, and they haven’t revealed a single spec — they’re not even sure what kind of chip it will contain. Playtron CEO Kirt McMaster tells me the company’s currently looking for a manufacturer to build the machines and to expect a follow-up announcement “in about three months” with specs and preorder opportunities.

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