Handheld

A new leak sheds light on AMD's Ryzen Z2 A chip for handhelds. It is based on the same Van Gogh architecture that powered the Steam Deck, making it the least powerful SKU of the Ryzen Z2 series.

Valve has pushed a new SteamOS update for non-Steam Deck gaming handhelds. The latest version, which is classified as 3.7.3, is still in preview, but it brings a handful of improvements for third-party devices.

Modern games are more dependent on post-release content, which often costs extra. With Mario Kart World demanding at least $80, paid DLC could add to the sticker shock. The April 17th Nintendo Direct may confirm how many characters, tracks, and modes ship with the racer.

After a slow start to the year, Anbernic is now finally preparing to release a new gaming handheld. The company has now revealed its release plans for 2025, which could end up rivalling the amount of gaming handhelds it launched last year.

Anbernic has now confirmed key details about its next gaming handheld. Likely arriving before the end of the month, the Anbernic RG557 will combine a high-resolution AMOLED display with a modern MediaTek Dimensity chipset and a comparatively large battery. The RG557 will be one of the first Android gaming handhelds to ship with capacitive joysticks, too.

The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller differs from the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller in multiple ways. However, the key difference is the Bluetooth version, which costs more, is compatible with the Nintendo Switch.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders may soon open for Canadian gamers. Reliable leaker billbil-kun shared news on X about a potential April 23rd date. U.S. players continue to wait for updates on the Switch 2 price and availability.

The Lenovo Legion Go S just got its very first discount. With this limited-time discount in place, the gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage has dropped to $599.99 from its regular $729.99 price tag.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available to buy starting June 5, 2025. When the console officially hits the market, gamers can expect plenty of stock as a new leak has alleged considerably more supply than previous launches. However, there is also bad news.

Aurzen is now shipping the ZIP projector, which folds to the size of a stack of sticky notes and can be rotated during use to display vertical social media posts and videos without letterboxing.

A Japanese man who sold modded Switch consoles faces a suspended two-year jail sentence. The conviction is another legal success for Nintendo, which continues campaigning against piracy.

As Nintendo grants more access to its new console, Switch 2 performance videos are surfacing. Viewers are praising how Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition runs in handheld mode. The resource-intensive Switch 2 game appears to run more smoothly than on the Steam Deck.

Anbernic has published fresh gameplay footage of its new Android gaming handheld. While we await official release information, a reliable source has outlined more hardware specifications for the Anbernic RG557, as well as alleged launch pricing.

Just recently, Lenovo silently bumped the price of the newly released Legion Go S, and now, MSI has joined the bandwagon. It has quietly increased the price tags of Lunar Lake MSI Claw 8 AI+ and 7 AI+ gaming handhelds by $100.

The OneXPlayer X1 has received another refresh and its third since its initial release. This time, One-Netbook has updated the 10.95-inch gaming handheld with the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H from the Arrow Lake-H series with an Arc 140T iGPU. For the time being, the new OneXPlayer X1 Pro is only available with the Core Ultra 7 255H in a strictly limited edition variant.

A rumour from X says that a future MSI Claw variant might ditch Intel hardware and feature an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme instead.

The Switch 2 Joy-Cons promise more functionality than the average controller. However, not all testers who have experimented with the new mouse mode are optimistic. Some testers believe poor ergonomics overshadow their versatility.

The April 2nd Nintendo Direct focused heavily on Mario Kart World. The Switch 2 game may offer some surprises, like an option for 120 fps visuals. A new breakdown of gameplay footage reveals how it takes advantage of Switch 2 specs.

Gamers willing to turn their PCs into servers have a new alternative to Steam Link. Razer PC Remote Play streams purchased games on multiple marketplaces to mobile devices. Its benefits include lower latency and improved visuals compared to cloud gaming solutions.

Intel has released a new round of graphics drivers that are available to download for free globally. While the drivers support many recent Intel processors, they specifically target Claw 7 AI+ and Claw 8 AI+ gaming handhelds. Early reports suggest that Intel has delivered on the promise of improving frame pacing at low power modes.

Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will include both the game and the upgrade pack and gamers will not need to download anything from the store. These are original Switch games that have been optimized for the new hardware.

With the Switch 2 pre-order delay, US Nintendo fans remain in limbo. Fortunately, a Bloomberg report revealed an abundance of Vietnam-supplied consoles. With a 90-day pause on Trump tariffs, gamers may avoid a Switch 2 price increase.

Nintendo may have a clever strategy to encourage the adoption of Game-Key Cards. A Switch 2 leak suggests that some titles lack an appropriate cartridge size. Medium-sized Switch 2 games are too large for the smallest media, making Game-Key Cards more economical.

The R36S Plus is a new retro gaming handheld powered by an Allwinner A133P chipset. Also packing a 3,000 mAh battery, the device features a 720p and 1:1 display like the Anbernic RG Cube and RG CubeXX too but for under $40.

CheckMag Nintendo is back with the Switch 2, a major upgrade promising 4K visuals, improved Joy-Cons, and powerhouse performance. But is it truly a next-gen leap or just a smarter, sleeker iteration of the original? I break it all down in this in-depth comparison.

Rumours have been flying around about what chipset Anbernic has chosen for the RG557. While there was evidence to suggest that the Anbernic RG556 would use a new option from Qualcomm, a reliable source claims to have received word that it will be the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 instead.

The lack of Hollow Knight: Silksong news had frustrated fans of the original platformer. Fortunately, a Polish store listing a Switch 2 cartridge version is one of many new developments. While the listing mentions a 2025 Hollow Knight: Silksong release date, other leaks narrow that window.

A rare Steam Deck prototype has sold on eBay for $2,000. Sporting a completely different design from retail versions of Valve's popular gaming handheld, 'Engineering Sample 34' also shows how far the Steam Deck came in just two years when it comes to performance too.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was supposed to be available for pre-order in the US and Canada starting April 9, but not anymore. Canada has followed the US with the delay to an unspecified date.

Ayaneo has revealed that it will soon be financing the Pocket Ace via the crowdfunding website Indiegogo. Built to challenge existing compact retro gaming handhelds, the Ayaneo Pocket Ace is set to outperform rivals produced by Anbernic, Retroid and others thanks to a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chipset.

Nintendo Switch 2 is said to become the fastest selling console ever at 15 million units estimated by end of this year. The console will go on sale starting June 5.

Anbernic has now officially revealed the RG 557 - an Android gaming handheld with a 5.48-inch AMOLED screen. It comes in two colors, but leaves the chipset unconfirmed. Pricing and other details to follow.

Game-Key Cards for the Nintendo Switch 2 are like physical game cards but without the game on them, and will prompt owners to download the game digitally. Now, Nintendo clarifies that they can be loaned or resold like regular game cards.

Without experts dissecting the handheld, questions remain about key Nintendo Switch 2 specs. Digital Foundry has gathered evidence that paints a more complete picture of the console. The site also predicts how Switch 2 performance may compare to the Steam Deck.

The Switch 2's additional USB-C port is a welcome addition to Nintendo's new handheld as it allows users to connect a peripheral to one port and charge from the other. However, Nintendo says only the bottom port has support for video output.

In an interview with IGN, Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 supports two iconic Nvidia features: DLSS and raytracing. But, it will be upon developers to implement them in their titles.

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is one of the most powerful gaming handhelds around right now. The device is also comparatively expensive thanks to its $899 list price. Nonetheless, MSI has quietly refreshed the Claw 8 AI+ with a new $999 variant that makes two major changes from the original variant it has been selling since last year.

The games collections on Humble Bundle have been refreshed, and there's a new bundle called Dice & Destiny. It has six CRPG games with Steam Deck compatibility and a value of $175. They can all be scored for as low as $13.

In an interview with Nintendo Life, the company has confirmed the Switch 2's Joy Cons do not come with Hall Effect sticks. However, it claims they will feel better because they've been redesigned from the ground up.

The Nintendo Switch 2 price was higher than some buyers anticipated. Nevertheless, eBay sellers are listing pre-orders for the console at well above MSRP. There is a question of whether any of these listings meet eBay rules.

Sony is gathering research that could improve a new PlayStation handheld or the PS6. The Nintendo Switch 2 announcement has rocked the industry with pricey games and restrictive pre-order requirements. A leaked survey asked PlayStation gamers for their opinion on the console.

It would probably be safe to say that there are few things gamers could care less about than AI. However, companies continue to seem interested in products that carry the AI moniker, with the handheld-focused Ryzen Z2 series now rumored to soon welcome NPU-equipped variants.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released on June 5, 2025, but the company has yet to share proper performance details of the console. In an interview, Dennis Shirk, the executive producer of Civilization VII, shed some light on the matter.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has 4x the storage size of the original Switch, but the file sizes of first party games reveal users may not have to worry about storage expansion for a while. However, third-party AAA games are quite large.

A tour of a secret Microsoft facility may have unintentionally revealed a new Xbox console. During the interview, a curious device appeared in Phil Spencer's office. The controls on the Xbox handheld differ from those of the rumored Asus-made Project Kennan.

The upcoming Mecha Comet modular Linux handheld has received yet another spec boost ahead of launch. Users have upgraded internals and some newly added I/O to sweeten the deal before pre-orders go live.

KT Pocket has not released anything since the KT-R1, which finally started shipping in late 2023. While the company has teased that the KT-R2 is in the works, there are suggestions that a certain KT-R1S could arrive before the KT-R2. A recent alleged teaser poster has hoodwinked a few gaming handheld fans, though.

Some Xbox and PlayStation fans see plenty of drawbacks with the Switch 2. Mike Ybarra no longer works for Microsoft or Blizzard but feels underwhelmed by the Nintendo Switch 2 games and specs. His comments have raised questions about how a future Xbox handheld will compare.

The Duskbloods is an online multiplayer with over 12 characters, but that doesn’t mean FromSoftware will not make singleplayer games anymore. The team is still focused on making the more traditional style games that people know and love.

Gamers in the US will no longer be able to order a Nintendo Switch 2 on April 9. Nintendo has pushed it back to an unspecified date because of the recently announced tariffs.