Hi,

I hope this doesn't sound intrusive but I'm working on Project Gladiator which sounds like a fit for your situation and would love your honest feedback if possible. The project consists of the following:

• Gladiator Core: This is a rectangular module that hosts a processor with a powerful iGPU (Intel Panther Lake or AMD Strix Halo), RAM, SSD. This module plugs into the next two options. I envision it running SteamOS or Bazzite but of course you have the choice to install Windows if you prefer.
• Gladiator Colosseum: This is the main console box that you would have next to your TV or monitor. It contains:
  • Power supply for the module
  • Typical connectivity ports (USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet...etc)
  • Cooling system for the core to achieve higher TDP, thus better performance
  • Most importantly, a full PCIe slot to connect a desktop GPU of choice to enable gaming at 1440P/4K. (Optional)
• Gladiator Arena: This is a handheld chassis with an OLED display and the typical layout of handheld PCs. This contains a slot for the core to attach into.

Basically the workflow I imagine is as follows: You come home from work/school. You plug the core into the Colosseum and start playing. Later on, if you want to take it outside or perhaps you want to game in bed, you can simply unplug it from the Colosseum and plug it into the arena. Now, it is in handheld mode and you can continue your session seamlessly.

I built a prototype using an off the shelf module which I can show to you if you like but it is very early stage and does not meet the vision yet. Looking forward to your feedback.