Handheld

OneXPlayer has launched a new eGPU, the OneXGPU Lite. It packs the Radeon RX 7600M XT and comes with an 80 Gbps USB-C and one OCuLink port. The launch price is CNY 3,899, around $547.

AYN Technologies is now selling its latest 6-inch gaming handheld worldwide. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the AYN Odin 3 rivals the likes of the Retroid Pocket 5 with an AMOLED display and an 8,000 mAh battery for a $299 starting price.

The Anbernic RG476H should be available before the end of the month. In the meantime, Anbernic has now shown its new 4.7-inch and 120 Hz retro gaming handheld running games from various classic systems like the Dreamcast, PlayStation 2 and the Nintendo Wii. Pricing could be on the high side, though.

2026 could be a busy year for classic RPG fans, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reportedly heading to multiple consoles. According to NateTheHate2, the second part of the remake trilogy will arrive on Switch 2 and Xbox. Boosted Switch 2 specs should benefit the demanding open-world visuals of Rebirth.

The Konkr Pocket Fit Elite will be available in a special edition tied to the popular character, B.Duck. This version of the handheld will have a purple finish and be available in the highest configuration. However, it will cost a bit more than the other colors with the same RAM and storage.

The Nintendo 2DS is no longer supported officially by Nintendo in terms of repairs, with the company citing a lack of parts to maintain the service.

Another lawsuit centered around copyright infringement ends in success for Nintendo. The company claimed that Ryan Daly ran the Modded Hardware storefront and sold the Mig Switch. Previously, Nintendo shut down the Yuzu emulator developer Tropic Haze and websites hosting ROM files.

The AYN Odin 3 will now be available in five colors and not four. The manufacturer has chosen to release the phone in the two transparent colors it asked community members to vote on. It will also begin taking pre-orders on September 7.

After keeping fans in the dark, Ayaneo has finally revealed the processor that will power the Konkr Pocket Fit Elite. It has also announced pricing details and has begun accepting pre-orders on Indiegogo.

In a recent interview, ex-Nintendo developer Ken Watanabe sheds light on why the company avoids new IPs. Nintendo prioritizes inventing unique gameplay experiences, even if players use the same characters. Announced first-party Switch 2 games rely heavily on established Nintendo franchises.

TCL has announced a new technical partnership set to benefit its next-gen augmented-reality (AR) glasses at IFA 2025. The world's first RayNeo wearables with Audio by Bang & Olufsen are projected to launch worldwide by the fourth quarter of the year, but might be seen earlier than that in certain regions.

The Digiera HoloMax has debuted at IFA 2025 with a glasses-free 3D display, smart eye tracking, and real-time 2D-to-3D conversion powered by AstraDepth3D and AI. Available in three AMD-powered tiers, the handheld-laptop hybrid offers up to 64 GB RAM, 4 TB storage, and magnetic controllers for portable gaming.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition may be in a better technical state than the Gamescom demo suggested. At Pax West 2025, a newer build produced more stable frame rates. With optimization, the FromSoftware title could become one of the better showcases for Switch 2 specs.

The AYN Odin 3 will be getting a handful of first-party accessories. The list of accessories includes carrying cases, screen protectors, and TPU cases. However, one accessory won't be available, no thanks to a design choice.

The Ayaneo Konkr Pocket Fit Elite is set to launch with a starting price of under $399, and it's expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite. AYN has just confirmed that it will undercut Ayaneo's gaming handheld with the more affordable Odin 3.

Pre-orders are now open for the Legion Go 2, and pricing is worse than feared. With a $1,099.99 starting price for a Ryzen Z2 APU and 16 GB RAM, Lenovo has decided to charge $1,349.99 for its new OLED gaming handheld with the more powerful Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 32 GB of RAM.

Lenovo has now fully detailed its next Legion Go gaming handheld. Arriving later this month as the Legion Go Gen 2 and not the Legion Go 2, the gaming handheld also provides backwards compatibility with the original Legion Go via its TrueStrike detachable controllers.

The OneXPlayer X1 Air contains a few theoretical advantages over the OneXPlayer X1 Pro like more efficient processors and a built-in kickstand. Unfortunately, One-Netbook has replaced OCuLink eGPU connectivity with the lesser seen Mini SSD solution.

Sharge asserts that the next addition to its Disk series is much more than a portable SSD this time. It still fits in a pocket and fits an up to 4TB drive, yet also boasts the extra ports that might be left out of your latest laptop, tablet or handheld console. The Disk Pro also packs inbuilt cooling in its new transparent casing.

The ultrawide 32:9 experience has been brought to the handheld form factor. A creator has managed to DIY a Ryzen Z2 Extreme powered, Windows running, handheld with detachable controllers.

GPD has clarified that its new Win 5 gaming handheld will be available in three variants at launch, including with the lower-powered AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 APU. Unfortunately, it may not be possible to order the GPD Win 5 with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128 GB RAM globally, at least initially.

The battle between Ayaneo and Anbernic continues. With Anbernic having revealed the RG476H yesterday in response to Ayaneo announcing the Pocket AIR Mini, Ayaneo has now shot back by confirming display specifications before the Pocket AIR Mini's full release.

Digital Foundry tested the performance of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X in Doom: The Dark Ages and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The hands-on test returned performance that might disappoint fans who were waiting for considerably better gaming chops than the current crop of handheld gaming consoles.

Retroid has been able to fix the compatibility issue that prevented its Dual Screen Add-on from working with the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro. The fix is already rolling out to users as an OTA update that also brings some new features.

Anbernic has announced a new retro gaming handheld. Arriving after the RG477M and in the wake of rivals like the Ayaneo Pocket AIR Mini or the MagicX Two48, the Anbernic RG476H takes the fight to all before it with a premium design unlike many of its recent efforts.

The AYN Odin 3 is set to launch as one of the first gaming handhelds with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Ahead of the full launch, the company has detailed the full specs of the Android handheld, which highlights a couple of more upgrades.

Lenovo might have changed its mind about releasing a SteamOS version of the soon-to-be-announced Legion Go 2. The handheld is expected to run Windows out of the box, but an official image has shown it running SteamOS. Hence, Lenovo might release the handheld in two OS versions, as it did with the Legion Go S.

After revealing the design and key specs of the Odin 3, AYN has released renders showing the colors the handheld will be available in. It is also letting its community members decide via a poll which color should be the fourth one.

The GPD Win 5 will be the first gaming handheld to be released with an AMD Strix Halo APU. Despite previously suggesting that the Win 5 would be available until October, GPD has now shared new details about the state of the gaming handheld's global release.

The Pocket AIR Mini is the final name of Ayaneo's Code R or Code R-1 project. Launching with a 4:3 display, the Pocket AIR Mini appears to be Ayaneo's attempt at rivalling compact retro gaming handhelds like the Anbernic RG406H.

The Win 5 is expected to be the first AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld that will be available to purchase soon. GPD has already showcased the device's external battery design and has now demoed a battery extension cable.

Several official images of the Lenovo Legion Go 2 have surfaced in a new leak. The images confirm already known details about the handheld but also reveal new ones.

How well Microsoft can accommodate console gamers may determine the fate of the ROG Xbox Ally X. Digital Foundry discovered that its interface is in a rough state. With the ROG Xbox Ally X release date approaching, multiple aspects of the UI are works in progress.

Leaked gameplay footage for Star Wars Outlaws shows pretty consistent gameplay, though at a lower resolution. The footage is said to be from docked mode so it would be interesting to see how the game runs in handheld mode.

Ayaneo has detailed some of the software features of the Pocket DS dual screen handheld gaming device. Details such as multitasking, quick settings, and compatibility with third party software show that Ayaneo is working on providing users with a great experience right out of the box.

The Odin 3 is now confirmed to come with an "exclusive" feature, a custom 6-inch bezel-less AMOLED screen. Besides confirming the display specs, AYN has also shared that the Android device will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

A September Nintendo Direct is even more likely after a trusted leaker has verified rumors. NateTheHate2 believes a September 11th or 12th date for the presentation is probable. Nintendo could finally pinpoint a Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release date or unveil a new Mario game.

MSI has quietly started offering its first AMD Ryzen-based gaming handheld in the UK. Available in two colours, the MSI Claw A8 combines AMD's latest Ryzen Z2 Extreme chipset with 24 GB of RAM, an 80 Wh battery and a 120 Hz VRR display for £849.98.

The Legion Go 2 could be available much later than expected in North America. Worse still, the Legion Go 2 could start at significantly more than even the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X in the US. By contrast, Lenovo's next gaming handheld will be price-competitive against the MSI Claw A8 in Europe.

Asides the Konkr sub-brand, Ayaneo also has a new line of entry-level handhelds coming soon. It has now revealed the design of the first product from the line which is currently referred to as the Code R or Code R-1.

The DSpi is a new retro handheld powered by a powerful Raspberry Pi and comes with two separate touchscreens. Further features include a 5000mah amp battery, an Xbox pattern controller with dual analog sticks and melon DS for dual screen DS emulation.

Just days before the Silksong release date, gamers can finally pre-order Team Cherry’s Metroidvania sequel. Gamestop has listed the Switch version of the game for just $19.99. Even though Hollow Knight was affordable, as a larger project, the Silksong price may be lower than players expected.

The statistics further cement feedback from various quarters about the popularity of physical media for AAA releases, even as Nintendo grapples with criticism for its Game Key Card approach as an alternative.

A Russian video game store may have leaked the release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The game could arrive on September 18, about a week after the rumored Direct event.

The Game Bub is finally available to purchase. A horizontal FPGA gaming handheld and free of being associated with an arms dealer like one of its rivals, the Game Bub is available to back on Crowd Supply in a choice of Transparent Purple and Transparent White editions.

It seems that the long-awaited launch of the so-called Lenovo Legion Go 2 is on the horizon. A reliable leaker has now indicated that the ROG Xbox Ally X rival will be gracing IFA 2025 next week. In the meantime, the same leaker has posted the handheld's first promotional video ahead of time.

AYN has provided a first look at the Odin 3 which will succeed the Odin 2 that was released in 2023. The upcoming handheld looks nothing like its predecessor but more like the Odin 2 Portal.

A new source now states that Valve’s next-gen Steam Deck 2 is rumored to arrive in 2028, which aligns with earlier statements about the company waiting for major performance gains before releasing a true successor.

While much more powerful than the OG Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2 is still relatively weak by modern standards. This lack of performance has been most evident in third-party games, where the Switch 2 has been shown to run poorly. A new leak now claims that more Switch 2 games will incorporate Nvidia DLSS starting next year, which will go a long way in addressing these issues.