handheldmode
nounUK /ˈhænd.hɛld məʊd/
US /ˈhænd.hɛld moʊd/
A way to play a game while holding the screen in your hands.
She switched her console to handheld mode so she could play in the car.
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2. A setting on a device that lets it work while held in one or both hands.
The camera's handheld mode helps reduce blur when you shoot without a tripod.
3. A way of using a gadget without setting it down or docking it.
In handheld mode, the tablet's battery lasts about four hours.
4. A play style where the screen is close to your face and controls are built in.
He prefers handheld mode for long trips because it fits in his backpack.