Handheld

AMD recently confirmed its plans to launch the Ryzen Z2 series. While it was initially speculated to bring the Radeon 890M with 16 CUs, a prominent leaker now says that the upcoming gaming handheld APU lineup will max out at Radeon 880M.

Data Frog has released a new gaming handheld. This time, the company has borrowed from the Sony PSP. Surprisingly, the SF3000 can double as a power bank when not in use as a pocketable gaming handheld.

A new gaming handheld sold as the RG50XX has started appearing online. Available for under $100, the device takes Anbernic's naming scheme and puts it to use with a device that rips off the Nintendo Switch Lite.

A new update to Battlefield 1 has officially removed Steam Deck compatibility from the online FPS, despite the game launching as long ago as 2016. This move comes after a similar decision was made with GTA Online last month. Unlike GTA Online, there doesn't seem to be any hope for redemption for Battlefield 1.

Three unreleased Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds have appeared in a new certification document. Not only has the Legion Go S reared its head, but so have what appear to be two second-generation devices with what could be an AMD Strix Point APU underpinning at least one model.

The Anbernic RG CubeXX has now arrived as a cheaper alternative to the existing RG Cube. Launching for almost 3x less than the RG Cube, the RG CubeXX still features a pocket-sized design and a 1:1 IPS display.

Launch pricing and a global release date for AYN's next gaming handheld are now official. Launching slightly earlier than expected, the AYN Odin2 Portal will seek to challenge modern high-end gaming handhelds with a large OLED display, a powerful processor and up to 16 GB of RAM.

It seems that the next generation of x86-based gaming handhelds is almost upon us. While details are scant for now, AYANEO has teased that the AYANEO 3 will represent a 'new era of handheld devices' that could well be based on AMD Strix Point or Intel Lunar Lake processors.

The latest gaming handheld from AYN will be available later this week. In the meantime, the company has confirmed full specifications for the Odin2 Portal, which will feature a 7-inch OLED display unlike many other competing Android gaming handhelds.

The Steam Deck will turn three years old soon. While Valve hasn't detailed the second-gen gaming handheld yet, the company mentioned in an interview that it wants to wait for "a generational leap in compute" that won't force the device to sacrifice battery life.

An intrepid modder has created what could be the world's first and only portable version of the original Xbox. It comes with a 9-inch screen and full compatibility with the existing Xbox library.

Retroid has just started shipping the Pocket Mini globally. However, it turns out that the company has been dispatching some units with a completely different finish than what it shows on its website. Surprisingly, Retroid has acted quickly to quell any controversy that was bubbling under online.

CheckMag Nintendo has a long history of screwing over its fans, whether it’s releasing underpowered hardware, suing fan projects, shutting down services older consoles rely on, and constantly re-selling its back catalogue of games to people who have bought these same titles over and over. But where Ryujinx and Yuzu are concerned, it’s not hard to see why these projects got shut down.

The AYN Odin2 Portal is on its way. Not only has AYN Technologies now revealed final launch colours, but it has also showcased a CNC prototype that gives an idea of what the 7-inch gaming handheld will look like when it launches later this month.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to feature noticeably improved hardware compared to its predecessor. However, according to a recent leak, the upcoming gaming handheld will be as easy to emulate as the first-gen console.

ASUS has brought a new set of bug fixes and enhancements to the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. Introduced globally, the new updates should arrive as Armoury Crate SE and MCU packages that contain various refinements for both gaming handhelds.

AYN Technologies is preparing to expand its Odin gaming handheld series with a new 7-inch option. Allegedly arriving next week, the AYN Odin2 Portal will be available in at least three colour options with RGB lighting and what appears to be a near bezel-less display.

Tecno has finally released its long-awaited attempt at cracking the gaming handheld market. The Tecno Pocket Go may look like a controller, but it contains an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS APU, LPDDR5-6400 RAM and a 50 Wh battery that can be paired with an external monitor or Tecno's Pocket Vision VR glasses.

Anbernic has now confirmed pricing and a release date to a reliable source for its next gaming handheld release. Launching in under a week, the RG CubeXX will serve as a cheaper alternative to the existing RG Cube while retaining a 1:1 aspect ratio.

Miyoo has shown its long-awaited Anbernic RG35XX SP in a pre-release hands-on video. Not only will the Miyoo Mini Flip come pre-installed with countless ROMs, but it will also run Emulation Station out of the box.

Ayn Technologies has shown off its new handheld console: The Odin 2 Portal. Its notable specs include a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a 7-inch OLED screen and Hall-effect joysticks. Information about its price and availability will be revealed later.

Anbernic has now revealed full specifications for the RG CubeXX. Arriving only a few days after the device's official announcement, the specifications confirm that the RG CubeXX will be a less performant version of the RG Cube that should be much cheaper as a result.

The Epic Games Store offers new free games each week, but accessing these titles on the Steam Deck requires a third-party launcher. Installing these third-party tools often requires extra steps, but it seems that will change soon as the Junk Store app is coming to the official Steam store

It seems that Valve has new consumer-grade hardware in the works. While the company has not revealed anything yet, two designers behind the Steam Deck have provided a few hints as to what could be up Valve's sleeve, such as a Steam Deck 2.

It looks like the popularity of the Lenovo Legion Go, Asus ROG Ally, and their stablemates has finally forces Microsoft to realise that gaming handhelds are here to stay. In the latest Windows Insider Preview, Microsoft has added a new on-screen game keyboard that uses an optimised layout and a mixture of touch and controller input to increase typing speed.

Assassin's Creed Mirage has been available since October 2023, and Ubisoft is now bringing it to Steam. The company has also confirmed that the game will have the "Playable" Steam Deck rating after it launches on the platform.

Anbernic has revealed what appears to be its retro gaming handheld release. Building on the popular RG Cube, the RG CubeXX will be joined by a set of wireless controllers that closely resemble 8BitDo's Ultimate 2C.

KT Pocket has revealed the first details about its next gaming handheld. Seemingly, the company plans to challenge high-end options with the KT-R2, which could come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 512 GB of storage and even a magnesium alloy shell.

According to new reports, Miyoo is closer than ever to releasing its long-awaited Anbernic RG35XX SP rival. Supposedly, the company is now in 'the final preparations' of Mini Flip development, which has led it to to unveil four launch colours.

The Asus Rog Ally handheld gaming console has recorded a big $100 discount at Best Buy. With the price cut in place, the Asus Rog Ally has become a worthy deal considering the machine packs a speedy Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU alongside a high-quality IPS panel.

It looks like the promised SteamOS ISO release is closer than we might have thought. Valve's Gamescope microcompositor recently received support for the Asus ROG Ally and Ally X displays and making them fully compatible with the SteamOS overlay and refresh rate slider.

Rockchip has outlined initial details for its first ARMv9.3-powered chipset. Arriving as the Rockchip RK3688, the SoC also has a 16 TOPS NPU and a powerful GPU for not just future single-board computers (SBCs) but also potentially affordable gaming handhelds too.

The team behind the SUPER5 OLED display kit for the Switch Lite has announced an even brighter alternative intended for the regular Switch. Allegedly, it will allow Switch LCD or Switch OLED owners to swap in a much brighter OLED panel that peaks at well beyond 1,000 nits.

It seems that Anbernic is working towards delivering a portrait version of the RG406V that debuted last month. Supposedly, the company has developed the Anbernic RG406P, which looks like recent Retroid gaming handheld releases as a result.

The Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld has now dropped to less than $550 on Amazon. The console features an 8.8-inch display, the powerful Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. Moreover, the machine has two Type-C ports, a 3.5 mm combo jack, and Wi-Fi 6E.

It seems that Anbernic could have yet another retro gaming handheld in development. Surprisingly, this unreleased model is said to have two displays, among other oddities.

Z-Pocket Game has finally started selling its SEGA Game Gear-inspired retro gaming handheld. Available as the GKD Bubble in red and black colours, the device has a 3.5-inch display, a 4,000 mAh battery and Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connectivity, among other features.

The Steam Deck is very similar to any other PC but with a small form factor and modified hardware. This also means that you can make the gaming handheld run a mainstream OS on it, and with a group effort, it has just been shown to run macOS Sequoia.

Taki Udon, an authority on handheld gaming, has taken to modding the special edition Hyrule Switch Lite. With only the best mods, this Switch Lite receives a major overhaul in every possible way.

A post on Reddit recently detailed the results of a user testing an aluminum alloy back plate for their Steam Deck LCD model. Although the mod is a simple back plate swap, the change has resulted in notable improvements to the system's performance.

New FCC filings for Nintendo's CLO-001 reveal more details about its dimensions, wireless functionality, and possible classification as a UMPC-like device. It’s expected to launch alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, though its exact purpose is still unknown.

Nintendo's wildly popular Switch gaming console is set to receive a successor sometime in early 2025. Recent leaks and rumors have hinted at major improvements to performance, while a more recent leak sheds light on the console's Joy-Con improvements and a launch date estimation.

The company behind the PSP Vita-inspired Smart Pro have now released a new gaming handheld to retailers. Sold as the TrimUI Smart Brick, the device has a relatively compact build, a vertical layout and a design that resembles the Miyoo Mini Plus.

Lenovo's Legion Go 'Dock Compatibility' brochure confirms that the Dock will support three handhelds, including the 2023 Legion Go and the leaked Legion Go Lite - plus a third device, the Legion Go Gen Two. Currently, no details are available regarding official specs or a release date.

The Intel Lunar Lake laptops are here, and soon, MSI Claw 8 AI+ will debut as one of the first handhelds with the new Core Ultra 200 series. To see how well it may perform, ETA Prime has put the Core Ultra 7 258V against Ryzen Z1 Exterme in a gaming handheld simulation.

Lenovo may finally be on the verge of revealing the long-rumoured Legion Go Lite. While the company has said anything publicly yet, the first sighting of the device has now emerged online sporting major changes from the company's current gaming handheld.

Anbernic has now refreshed the RG35XX SP, which is seemingly proving one of its most popular releases of the year. Available to purchase now, the updated RG35XX SP offering represents the second release of the month for Anbernic after the launch of the RG406V last week.

An analysis of Nintendo Switch firmware update 18.0.0, released back in March 2024, reinforces past rumors of backward compatibility for the upcoming Switch 2. Code from GitHub files suggests a unified file system, likely allowing games to scale across consoles.

Nintendo is expected to launch the Switch 2 sometime before April 2024, but a new Lite variant is likely a few years away. As for the current Switch Lite, the new SUPER5 OLED mod has just offered it an unofficial screen upgrade.