Handheld

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.

Zotac has now confirmed that it will be attending CES 2025 next week with a slew of new products. In amongst new PCs and graphics cards is a second-generation Zone gaming handheld, which Zotac insists will arrive with 'stronger hardware' than its OLED and Hall effect-backed predecessor.

A new leak about the Nintendo Switch 2 now suggests that the gaming handheld will launch in March. This conflicts with the past leaks that have hinted the launch to be set for February and January 2025.

The latest OneXPlayer X1 is now available with AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU. Now sold as the OneXPlayer X1 Pro, the versatile device still contains features like a relatively large battery, OcuLink connectivity and up to 64 GB of RAM.

Ayaneo has re-released two of its recent Android gaming handhelds. Available globally, the two refreshes are purely cosmetic and do not change any of the hardware that underpins either the Pocket S or Pocket Micro.

OneXPlayer has teased a new gaming handheld. Called OneXSugar, it features a design similar to the Nintendo DS, featuring two screens. It also has what the company calls a “transformable” form factor.

The Ayaneo 3 will be joining the other recently released Zen 5 handhelds. It just made its Indiegogo debut, and the company has confirmed the imminent launch timeline of the modular gaming handheld.

Earlier this month, a redditor claimed that they had a Nintendo Switch 2 engineering sample in-hand, followed by promises to show off pictures of the gaming handheld on Christmas. Those images have now been posted online, and along with questions of their authenticity, the contents are just underwhelming to the community.

Jsaux has announced a new way to augment the ROG Ally X with "Dual-Fan Precision Cooling". The new Dynamic RGB fan attachment is compatible with the OEM's latest protective ModCase for the same handheld console, the two of which can be bought together or separately from now.

Jsaux has equipped its latest Docking Station for devices such as the ROG Ally and Steam Deck series with its own Magnetic RGB Fan Cooling System. The accessory is also rated to support Quick Frame Transport (QFT) as well as auto low latency mode (ALLM), high dynamic range (HDR) and variable refresh rate (VRR) on compatible handheld consoles. It also offers access to an HDMI 2.1 output and up to 100W fast charging via USB-C.

Scheduled to release in early 2025, the Claw 8 AI+ is the latest handheld gaming console from MSI. The portable gamer is powered by a Core Ultra 7 258V APU, 32 GB of RAM, and an 80 Wh battery. Thanks to the Lunar Lake chip under the hood, the MSI Claw 8 AI reportedly gives the ROG Ally X a run for its money in both performance and battery life.

The Ayaneo 3 will soon join the other recently released handhelds powered by the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Ahead of the full reveal, the company has shared the final teaser of the gaming handheld, showcasing a fully modular controller design.

Lenovo's next gaming handhelds are on their way. While the company has teased that new AMD-powered options are on the way, it seems that a retailer has jumped the gun in relation to the cheaper Legion Go S.

The Switch 2 rumours and leaks have been almost as prevalent as a Pixel launch, with everything from the dock, controllers and dimensions being shared ahead of time. The latest mysterious date comes from the same leaker that predicted Nintendo Direct back in November, suggesting the Switch 2 might be revealed on January 8th 2025. However, that predicted "official" date might get trumped by a Redditor that claims to already have the Switch 2 in hand.

Like each year, Valve has revealed the top-played Steam Deck games of 2024. They are divided into three segments: Platinum, Gold, and Silver. Each of these segments has a curated list of some of the very best games available for the gaming handheld.

While not all Christmas deals are live yet, the Asus ROG Ally X has seen a considerable price cut on Best Buy. The Ryzen Z1 Extreme gaming handheld has dropped to $699.99, which is a $100 discount from the original price tag.

The latest GPD Win Max 2 is now available from reputable third-party Droix. Sporting AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, the new Win Max 2 also features upgrades like dual USB 4 connectivity and improved cooling, among other changes.

AFMF 2 is now official for the ROG Ally gaming handhelds, and Asus is promising a big FPS boost with this new AMD frame-gen technology. To be specific, the company says that the tech can offer over 2x uplift.

A reliable source has received word from Lenovo that it will be presenting new Legion Go gaming handhelds next month. Not only that, but the new models will feature AMD Ryzen APUs and could even feature a sneaky tie-in with Valve before it presents its next Steam Deck hardware.

More Nintendo Switch 2 reveal date confirmation has popped up online. Judging from the information that has surfaced, it won't be long before Nintendo announces the successor to the Switch. The leak also suggests that the Switch 2 will also have a selection of "modern" AAA titles playable in 2025.