Yet smaller controllers and devices are not without their own issues. For her phone, she uses the Backbone One, and for consoles she prefers the smaller, lighter Switch Lite to its larger predecessor. As a result, Blackmon prefers smaller controllers and systems that allow her to play for longer periods of time without physical discomfort. Physical therapy and exercise can help with these adverse effects, she says, but having to resort to them is no way to game or enjoy a pastime. “I also find that use of these devices for consecutive days can cause a tendon in the back of my hand to ‘leak’ and form a small but painful lump on the back of my hand.” “I find that if I play games on these devices for too long-more than 45 to 60 minutes usually-I not only experience hand and wrist pain, but that it can also cause the muscles in my hands to seize and my left thumb to become stuck in the position that it is in in order to use the analog stick,” Blackmon says. Despite the, well, handheld capabilities of handheld devices, the screens are often too small. As a result, he needs to sit incredibly close to screens to properly play. With nystagmus, a disability that causes involuntary eye movement, Saylor’s vision with glasses is 20/200 and approximately 20/1400 without. Players who are blind/low vision, those with arthritis, or even individuals with disabilities that restrict the use of their hands are unable to properly see screens or grip controllers or systems when playing.Ĭontent creator Steve “ BlindGamerSteve” Saylor struggles to properly use handheld devices due to low vision.
Certain accommodations and options that work for one person may not be beneficial to another. And even though the regular Switch model includes a bevy of controllers and accessibility features like fully customizable controls, no disability is the same.
Whether it’s the standard Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, Backbone One controller, or simply a smartphone, mobile and handheld devices comprise a large selection of the gaming market. While beneficial for those who travel or those who cannot afford a gaming PC, its announcement highlights the notion that handheld devices are not always the most accessible for disabled individuals. With a design akin to a Nintendo Switch, the Steam Deck is the latest attempt by the development studio to enter the handheld market. Recently, Valve unveiled the Steam Deck, a system that grants players access to their Steam libraries on the go.
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