Handheld

The new version of the GKD Pixel is here. The new model features various upgrades over the original, including a faster chipset and a more pixel-rich display. Available as the GKD Pixel 2 in four colours globally for $2 more than its predecessor.

The same developers behind the Retro Lite CM4 gaming handheld have introduced the successor, the CM5. It's powered by the Radxa CM5 and can emulate PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Nintendo 3DS games.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was officially showcased on January 16. In less than 48 hours, the reveal trailer of the gaming handheld got over 17 million views, surpassing what the PlayStation 5 trailer got in the same period.

After weeks of leaks, Nintendo has officially showcased the Switch 2. While the announcement gave a detailed look at the gaming handheld, the company didn't share anything about the price, which a new leak has shed light on.

One-Netbook has introduced new configurations for its latest gaming handheld release. In the process, it has reduced the price of the OneXPlayer G1 with 64 GB of RAM by up to $220 without sacrificing CPU or GPU performance in the process.

The Aokzoe A1 X looks like a solid competitor to the likes of the Asus ROG Ally X and upcoming MSI Claw 8+ AI, thanks to a sizeable battery, powerful CPU, and 8-inch, 120 Hz display.

Square Enix is set to launch the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC port on January 23, 2025. Right ahead of this launch, the well-received modern RPG game has got a Steam Deck Verified compatibility rating.

CheckMag Nintendo has given fans a glimpse of the highly anticipated Switch 2 in the official announcement video, released January 16. These are the 5 changes the new console will bring that we consider most important.

MSI has just expanded the availability of its new 8-inch gaming handheld. While the console is priced at nearly $1,000, it turns out that MSI may have originally planned to offer a cheaper option before shelving it.

A recent video has showcased the performance difference between the newly unveiled entry-level Ryzen Z2 Go APU, and the previous-gen flagship, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. The chips, housed in the Legion Go S and ROG Ally X, performed in close proximity to one another, making the affordable Ryzen Z2 Go look enticing for budget gamers.

Nintendo has casually released a trailer showing off the highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console. The video confirms several leaks and rumors about the design but also leaves fans wanting more details which they will have to wait until April for.

Third-party frame rate upscaling tool Lossless scaling has been recently updated to version 3. This new version of the tool has been put to the test, with the Asus ROG Ally X gaming handheld seeing up to 3x FPS boost.

MSI has not started selling its Claw 8 AI+ AV2M gaming handheld powered by Intel's Lunar Lake platform in the UK. Pre-orders will not reach people for a while yet, though.

The mysterious "C" button that's made a few appearances in images of the redesigned Nintendo Switch 2 controllers seems to finally have been identified as a new social feature called Campus. Campus will allegedly enable a host of new features, including screen sharing.

It's easy to forget that handheld PC game machines are still PC's, and there is nothing stopping you from using them to get some work done. The Steam Deck and some other handhelds don't lend themselves particularly well to office tasks, but this custom case bundles everything nicely together into an albeit "chunky" productivity package.

A new gaming handheld is now available with a 4:3 display at a bargain price. Available for $59.99, the device comes in a variety of colour options, including two translucent variants.

GPD has now released the Win Mini 2025 globally with a choice between three powerful AMD Ryzen APUs. The new gaming handheld also sports an updated design to accommodate better cooling and M.2 2280 SSDs.

With the Civilization 7 release date fast approaching, Steam Deck gamers are invited to the launch party. As Steam Deck-verified, the legendary real-time strategy series will be more accessible to mobile gamers. Find out if there are any compromises when playing the game away from desktops.

US-based accessory maker Genki had the limelight at CES 2025 for showing off a Nintendo Switch 2 mockup that was allegedly based on the real gaming handheld. But now, Genki admits that the mockup was based on leaks.

The Intel x Tencent 3D gaming handheld was initially announced in November last year, and at CES 2025, it was fully showcased. Called Sunday Dragon, it brings "naked-eye 3D" display tech and the power of the top-end Lunar Lake iGPU.

The OneXPlayer G1 is now available with a choice between AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU and Intel's new Core Ultra 7 255H processor. Also sold with the Ryzen 7 8840U as a cheaper option, the OneXPlayer G1 also contains OCuLink connectivity that rivals like the latest GPD Win Mini lack.

The Asus ROG Ally, powered by AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme, has just received a sizeable $205 price cut at Amazon, making it officially cheaper than the 1 TB Steam Deck OLED and the Lenovo Legion Go it competes with directly. We liked the Asus ROG Ally in our review for its great gaming performance and outstanding 120 Hz display.

Nintendo has denied any connection to a mockup of its rumored Switch 2 console showcased at CES 2025, calling it “unofficial” and distancing itself from leaked images and videos. An official announcement about the Switch’s successor is expected by the end of the fiscal year, concluding March 31, 2025.

One of the biggest hardware changes coming to the Lenovo Legion Go 2 will also be compatible with the original Legion Go. Lenovo has also confirmed that it will sell the Legion Go 2 controllers separately, although likely through the spares catalogue, which may present problems for some users.

Lenovo showcased a prototype of the Legion Go 2 at CES 2025, sporting a refreshed design and key upgrades including an OLED display. However, it likely won't be available in two OS options like the Legion Go S.

The pilet is a handheld PC based on the current Raspberry Pi, an impressive single board computer. The modular system comes in two unique models and offers wireless connectivity.

Lenovo's Legion Go S Powered by SteamOS won't be available until May 2025. While that may be a long wait for those who want an official SteamOS device not manufactured by Valve, they won't have a choice as Valve says there are no other partners at the moment.

Zotac has confirmed various aspects about its next Zone gaming handheld. Arriving 'later this year', the so-called Zotac Zone 2 will jump to a newer AMD Ryzen APU and 32 GB of RAM, but while retaining the original model's 48.5 Wh battery.

The Nintendo Switch 2 leaks keep pouring in, and the latest are renders that highlight the upcoming handheld's design. Sporting a much larger display, a redesigned kickstand, and extra buttons, the Switch 2 also seems to be missing an important slot.

Lenovo has now opened pre-orders for the Legion Go S across Europe, the UK and the US. Sold only in its Windows form for now, the Legion Go S can be picked up with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, but at a higer price than the more powerful Legion Go.

According to new reports, Game Kiddy is preparing to release a new version of its GKD Pixel gaming handheld. Allegedly arriving later this month in some capacity, the GKD Pixel 2 is slated to feature various upgrades over its predecessor, including a new display and a faster chipset capable of emulating up to PlayStation Portable games.

The Atari Gamestation Go has been fully showcased at CES 2025. My Arcade, the maker of the retro gaming handheld, has confirmed that it will feature unique trackball control and has over 200 games from Atari’s game catalog.

MSI has only just released the Claw 7 AI+ A2VM and Claw 8 AI+ A2VM with Intel Lunar Lake processors. Rumours of another refresh have now been mooted though, and with AMD's new Ryzen Z2 series APUs too.

The Lenovo Legion Go S will be the first third-party gaming handheld to ship with SteamOS. However, as Valve has just confirmed, the beta program for other third-party devices will be available before Lenovo’s SteamOS-powered offering hits the shelves.

Miyoo has restocked the Flip, its attempt to dethrone the Anbernic RG35XX SP. Slightly smaller than its clamshell peer, the Miyoo Flip also has a pair of joysticks at its disposal for use when emulating systems like the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation Portable.

While an Xbox gaming handheld may be years away, Microsoft has confirmed that it has plans to combine Xbox and Windows gaming experiences for the currently available handhelds.

The Mecha Comet is a versatile modular handheld designed to let users play video games and build their own projects. The device features a touchscreen, a camera and an M.2 slot.

Only a couple weeks of crowdfunding are left for the DeckSight OLED replacement panel for LCD Steam Decks. Currently, this is the only OLED upgrade kit available to LCD Steam Deck users.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is slated to hit shelves later this year. It comes with AMD's newest Ryzen Z2 chip, faster RAM, more storage and a high-refresh-rate OLED screen.

Lenovo has finally announced the Legion Go S, its second gaming handheld. Sporting a new and compact design, the Legion Go S is the world's first handheld not made by Valve to officially launch with SteamOS. Lenovo will also offer a Windows version of the device with identical specs but in a different color.

AMD has shown off its low-power chips for handheld gaming consoles at CES 2025. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Ryzen Z2 and Ryzen Z2 Go offer gamers and OEMs to pick between raw performance and battery life by offering three tiers of hardware.

Better late than never, Acer has finally entered the handheld gaming fray, introducing the 8-inch Acer Nitro Blaze and Acer Nitro Blaze 11, which features a gargantuan 11-inch, 144 Hz IPS display. Both devices are powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 8840HS and Radeon 780M iGPUs.

Earlier today, a report that emerged that AMD would soon be confirming the existence of a new Valve Steam Deck based around Ryzen Z2 APUs. However, one of Valve's leading Steam Deck designers has already weighed in publicly with a definitive take on the matter.

Anbernic has returned with a new release. Starting off 2025 strong, the company has decided to refresh the RG34XX with a new eye-catching transparent colourway, despite initially releasing the device less than a month ago.

My Arcade has published a short teaser about the Atari Gamestation Go. While the design of the gaming handheld was already revealed before, this new video gives a closer look at the device.

Right before the Nintendo Switch 2 is slated to drop, the Japanese console maker has filed an intriguing patent. It talks about using machine learning to upscale images, similar to what Nvidia does with DLSS.

A new leak shows off the Nintendo Switch 2's motherboard. On it, we can see an Nvidia chip manufactured on what is almost certainly Samsung's 8 nm node and some LPDDR5 RAM from SK Hynix.

One-Netbook has confirmed when its GPD Win Mini alternative will go on sale. Based around an 8.8-inch and 144 Hz display, the OneXPlayer G1 utilises AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU and LPDDR5X-7500 RAM while also providing a choice between OcuLink and USB4 connectivity.

A new leak has revealed some information about Zotac's second handheld gaming console. The new Zotac Zone will arrive with some much-needed upgrades, which might lead to an inevitable price increase.