Sekkei Consultancy
Handheld UX Audits for Indie Devs
About Us
The Handheld Gap
PC gaming has gone mobile, but most UI design hasn't caught up.From tiny 6pt fonts to busy screens that overwhelm players on a 7-inch display, poor UX is the main reason players drop promising indie titles on handhelds.
Enter Sekkei
Sekkei means to plan with purpose.
We bridge the gap between
PC-first development and the Handheld-first reality.
We provide rigorous, hardware-native audits to ensure your game
is a joyful experience, rather than simply being 'playable'.
services
Handheld Essentials Audit
Focus: Core playability and 'Green Check' readiness.Scope: 10-point analysis covering font legibility, basic controller mapping, and UI scaling.Deliverable: A concise summary report with a "Pass/Fail" checklist and critical fix recommendations.Best For: Early-stage prototypes or solo indie devs on a budget.Starting from £500
Deep-Dive UX Deep Dive
Focus: Comprehensive player experience and hardware optimisation.Scope: Detailed breakdown of input ergonomics, advanced UI scaling, and battery/performance stability on
a Z1 Extreme chip / NS2.Deliverable: A 15-20 slide PDF deck featuring
'Problem vs. Solution' mockups and actionable developer insights.Best For: Funded indie studios preparing for a major handheld launch.Starting from £1,500
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Real-World Verification
We don't use simulators.
To ensure 100% accuracy, every audit is performed on native retail hardware to catch the UX friction points that emulators miss.Lenovo Legion Go: Testing for high-resolution (QHD) UI scaling and Z1 Extreme performance optimisation.Nintendo Switch 2: Ensuring compliance and legibility for the world's most popular handheld platform.
Our 3-Step Specialist Review
Visual Fidelity & Scaling: We analyse font sizes and HUD elements on the Legion Go’s 8.8" screen and the Switch 2’s display to ensure zero eye strain.Input & Ergonomics: We evaluate how your game handles different grip styles and button layouts, ensuring the controls feel 'native' to the device.Optimisation Check: We test performance at various power levels (TDP) to ensure a stable, battery-friendly experience for players on the move.
contact
Whether you’re polishing a prototype or preparing for a Switch 2 release, don't let poor UX hold your game back.Drop me an email at [email protected] with a brief overview of your project and your target hardware. I typically respond within 24 hours.All audits are invoiced accordingly.