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Handheld Players

@handheldplayers · US · EN

Handheld Players (@handheldplayers) is an independent gaming channel based in the United States, run from a contact address on its channel. It publishes Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 gameplay with indie games, classics and new releases, reaching about 75,000 subscribers with a median of roughly 1,500 views per video. It uploads close to one video per day, with sponsored integrations estimated at $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book Handheld

Nintendo Switch gameplay channel with 75,000 subscribers and daily uploads

  • Median of about 1,500 views per video across 7,244 uploads since 2012
  • Roughly 50 uploads in the last 90 days, keeping sponsor placements frequent
  • Estimated $150 to $250 per video, about $20 to $35 CPM against typical $10 to $30 paid ad CPM
Best forNintendo Switch accessory or game launchesindie game publisher campaigns
Watch forMedian views are low relative to subscriber count and no sponsorships are visible yet, so results are unproven.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Video game85%
Video game culture10%
Entertainment5%
Formats
full-length gameplay recordings, short gameplay clips, game showcase videos
Tone
informative, straightforward
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
under 60 seconds for Shorts clips, 25 to 60 minutes for full gameplay

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Positive share of 50 comments
Engagement1.0%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow well a game runs on Switch 2whether a title is worth buying on Switchhow a game compares between Switch 1 and Switch 2
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States45%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Gameplay of horror and action titles such as Resident Evil 2, 3 and 4 includes combat and gore, consistent with a medium violence rating.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube75k1.5k50

Benchmark score: 48 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers3 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days30 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform15 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest today.

🎮 High-quality gameplay for Nintendo Switch 1 & 2. 🕹 Showcasing indie gems, classics, and the latest releases. 👾 Trusted by handheld gaming fans since 2012. 📧 Contact: contact@handheldplayers.com 🌐 About Handheld Players Handheld Players is an independent gaming network delivering editorial and gameplay coverage in English. We specialize in handheld platforms, with a primary focus on Nintendo Switch 1 & 2. 📊 Our network reaches over 70,000 subscribers on YouTube, with thousands more engaging through our website and social media channels.
Handheld Players's own profile description on YouTube

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About Handheld Players

Handheld Players is an independent gaming channel in English that focuses on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. It posts full-length gameplay recordings of indie games, classics and recent releases, along with a large number of short gameplay clips. Uploads are frequent, with about 50 videos in the last 90 days.

The audience is likely made up mostly of Switch owners who want to know how games perform on the hardware before buying. These viewer estimates are inferred from the channel's content and are not measured data. Recorded sponsorships are not visible in the sampled videos.

Estimated sponsored integration rates are $150 to $250 per video, which is roughly $20 to $35 CPM on the median view count. That compares with typical paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30. Brands selling Switch accessories or publishing indie titles may find this channel a good fit.

Written from Handheld Players's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Handheld Players can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Handheld

How much does Handheld Players charge for a sponsored video?

Estimated sponsored integration rates for Handheld Players are $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of about 1,500 views and a $20 to $35 CPM range. These are Starbooked estimates, not a published rate card, so confirm pricing directly with the creator.

What does Handheld Players post about on YouTube?

Handheld Players posts Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 gameplay, including indie games, classic titles and recent releases. Most uploads are full-length gameplay recordings with short clips for Shorts, and the channel covers a wide range of games on the platform.

How do I contact Handheld Players for a brand deal?

The channel lists contact@handheldplayers.com in its public description. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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