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When investing in thebest gaming handheld, the last thing you expect is to experience screen defects.

Either way, Id wait for some sort of answer before laying down any cash.

Anbernic RG Cube with sad text face with pink backdrop

What is light bleed?

Wondering what all the fuss is about?

Light bleed can occur in any handheld, and even someSuper Pocketusers have shared their screen woes onReddit.

Anbernic RG Cube with light bleed

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Check out thebest Steam Deck accessoriesandbest Steam Deck dockfor plenty of add-ons.

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Deadpool

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Oblivion Remastered "Sir Vancealot"

Skyblivion

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