Against all odds, I managed to get hold of the McDonald's Tetris McNugget handheld, and it’s now one of my most prized possessions. Not only does it make up for the fact I can’t rely on Happy Meals for a dopamine boost anymore, but it captures the essence of what made fast food toys so great in the first place. Did I mention it comes with stickers? It comes with stickers.
The McDonald's Tetris McNugget isn’t going to replace your Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch, but I reckon it’s earned a place at the best handheld table. Perhaps I’m biased since I love daft gimmicks, and the Nuggety LCD game checks all of the novelty boxes in that regard. That said, while it only costs 30 Chinese Yuan (around $4) and looks like an ergonomic nightmare, the plastic portable is surprisingly playable. In truth, my biggest gripe with the delicious looking device is the fact it’s only available in China, and my local restaurant now dishes out cardboard toys with its happy meals. The Horror.
