Handheld

A Nintendo patent describes a Switch 2 dock that’s cross-gen compatible. Video outputs, USB data modes, and fan speeds would adjust for the first Switch handheld. Outside of Europe, the company has no plans to stop supporting the older console.

The Humble Handhelds is a new game collection, and, as the name suggests, it features games perfect for playing on a gaming handheld. It’s a 7-game collection, with a total retail value of over $150 and an all-time low of $39.27. All of them, however, can be scored with a minimum payment of $10.

Following the news of Valve phasing out replacement parts for the original Steam Deck, the community was upset. It now looks like Valve still plans on supporting the console through iFixit for the foreseeable future.

MagicX has announced a new retro handheld. Returning to its pocketable roots, the new handheld is its first to adopt an OLED panel. The unnamed OLED handheld will output at 768p too, despite only having a 3.3-inch display.

GPD has finally confirmed the existence of a new Win Max handheld. Launching with AMD Strix Halo processor and a 1,050-nit OLED display, the GPD Win Max 3 is also set to receive an Intel Arc G3 Extreme version. GPD has revealed when its new Win Max will arrive, too.

Ayaneo has now revealed the design of its Game Boy Advance lookalike. Also, the company has confirmed when it will be revealing the Konkr Pocket Advance, which appears set to rival the Anbernic RG34XX.

Retroid has already released the Pocket Nova globally. To help inform potential buyers, the company has now published dozens of hands-on photos showcasing the retro gaming handheld in its seven colour options.

FromSoftware seems to have a packed second half of 2026 with two major titles coming for the Switch 2. While The Duskbloods does not have a release date yet, it is getting close to launch, and the team wants to test it out first through a network test.

Mangmi has shared the display specs of the Air Y and Air Y Pro Android vertical handhelds. It has also released a new teaser video showing off the design, as well as additional details of the two devices.

When the ROG Xbox Ally X20 arrives later this year, buyers may be able to purchase it without the Xreal R1 glasses. The handheld and the glasses were originally planned to be sold together, which would be quite expensive, but with the new announcement, the ROG Xbox Ally X20 should be more affordable..

The OneXPlayer X2 Mini and X2 have been showcased at another event in China, and this time, the company has revealed some specs of the gaming handhelds. However, there's still no word on when these Arc G3 Extreme systems will launch.

New details about GPD's next Win Max handheld have emerged online via a reputable source. Revealing the device's extensive cooling system and innovative battery solution, the GPD Win Max 3 is said to extract up to 110 W from AMD's Strix Halo platform to complement its 165 Hz AMOLED display.

Lenovo Legion has officially revealed the C700 — a new cloud gaming handheld built with Tencent START, with full details promised in August. Renders show a familiar layout in white; specs, pricing, and availability are still unconfirmed.

If Game Freak has its way, the Pokémon Winds and Waves price may stretch budgets. A Teraleak document exposes how long the studio has been pushing for price hikes. Earlier, Amazon Germany leaked the cost of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game at €79.99.

After launching two horizontal handhelds, Mangmi has announced that its first product launch for 2026 will be the Air Y series. The new series will arrive as its first vertical handhelds and will be available in standard and pro models.

Third-party tests showed that the Nintendo Switch 2 dock supports VRR output to a supported TV when connected to a different handheld or a PC. However, the functionality doesn’t work with the Switch 2 itself, but that might change at some point.

Ayaneo has confirmed that its Pocket Micro 2 is returning to sale after all. With an unchanged price, the retro handheld has received a new version that reduces the price of its Nintendo GameCube-inspired finish.

TrimUI has released its latest Game Boy-style retro handheld following its short pre-order period. Available globally, the TrimUI Brick Pro features a larger display and better battery life than the TrimUI Brick or the TrimUI Brick Hammer. TrimUI has added a pair of Hall effect joysticks too, all for under $100.

Valve has released a new Steam Deck update for the Preview/Beta channel. The update focuses on UI scaling, Remote Play performance, and more.

A new comparison examines how the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Lenovo Legion Go 2 perform across several modern games, with a particular focus on low-power gaming.

Ayaneo has officially revealed the name of its new Konkr handheld. The upcoming device is expected to arrive as a modern reimagination of Nintendo's Game Boy Advance.

Retroid has announced that the 8GB RAM variants of the Pocket 5 and Pocket Flip 2 are now out of stock, and will be replaced with a new 12GB RAM version. However, the new configuration will cost a bit more.

During a shareholder briefing, Pearl Abyss leadership spoke about the future of the game and ways of expanding the already huge open world. They now seem more confident about multiplayer and have made progress on the Switch 2 port.

In a recent interview, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Hideaki Nishino hinted at future PlayStation hardware, prompting many fans to think of a possible PlayStation Vita 2. Some are already hoping for a device that could work similarly to the Nintendo Switch.

Following feedback received after an earlier announcement of the Mini40 handheld, MagicX has made key changes to the spec sheet. It has also provided a first look and revealed the colors it will be available in.

Limited to just 500 units and priced at $24.99, the transparent version of the GameBaby iPhone case is only available for the 17 Pro Max flavor of Apple's handset. Just like its non-transparent siblings, it allows the user to enjoy retro games with the help of physical buttons and the Delta simulator.

If the Switch 2 Pro Controller battery life degrades, EU buyers will soon have more options. With a revised model, Nintendo is making the part less frustrating to replace. On the other hand, the changes have resulted in a lower-capacity battery and potentially less playtime.

Anbernic has released a new software update for five of its handhelds. The OTA update brings a new launcher, an easy access control center, and a button remapping feature for touch-based games to the supported devices.

The Evercade Super Pocket Activision Edition ships with 34 games. The gaming handheld, which costs $69.99, also supports Evercade game cartridges, making the Super Pocket compatible with a total of more than 650 games.

A new teaser for Ayaneo's upcoming handheld hints at the device being a modern reimagining of Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. This tracks considering Ayaneo has already released devices based on the original Game Boy and Game Boy Micro handhelds.

MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first device with Intel's dedicated handheld SoC, which easily beats the competition. The combination of the Arc G3 Extreme CPU and the Arc B390 iGPU reaches a completely new level of performance. Even AMD's current Ryzen Z2 Extreme does not stand a chance in a direct performance comparison.

Nintendo has announced revised European versions of the Switch 2 and several accessories to comply with upcoming EU battery regulations requiring user-replaceable batteries. However, the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED will instead be phased out across Europe in early 2027 rather than being redesigned.

Circana analyst Matt Piscatella says Nintendo may be the last major console maker to maintain a physical games presence as Sony prepares to end new PlayStation disc production in 2028.

Computer prices continue to increase and new gaming handhelds are also affected. MSI's new gaming handheld Claw 8 EX AI+ with Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme chip offers very good performance figures, but we are not sure there are sufficient potential buyers considering the high price of $1799.

MagicX has announced the discontinuation of the Mini Zero28 Android handheld, citing memory prices as the reason. However, it has also announced a potential successor that will have a larger display but ship with Linux out of the box.

Retroid had teased the release of a new gaming handheld. Appearing in the wake of the Pocket Nova, the device appears set to challenge the AYN Thor with dual displays.

MagicX is developing a new gaming handheld that strongly resembles a Nintendo 2DS. The device may launch in two versions at different price points.

Ayaneo has returned with teasers for two new gaming handhelds. While one is a new Konkr-branded device, the other is a return to Ayaneo's Windows handheld series that promises to offer a small form factor experience.

Commodore’s retro-themed Callback 8020 flip phone has opened for preorders at a reduced $399, with an early promo lowering the price to $349 despite continued criticism that it remains costly for a Linux-based “digital detox” device. Fan reaction has intensified after a promotional trailer featuring generative AI elements drew backlash, even as Commodore defends its "limited, transparent AI use" and says early interest in the device has exceeded expectations.

MSI has finally started selling the Glacier Blue Edition of its popular 8-inch gaming handheld. Much cheaper than the recent Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM, the Glacier Blue Edition is the third version of the Claw 8 AI+ that MSI has released so far.

Intel's new gaming handheld processor Arc G3 Extreme with the Arc B390 iGPU reaches a new performance level and easily beats AMD's counterpart Ryzen Z2 Extreme at 35 Watts.

The Paper Boy S3 shows what a Nintendo Game Boy with an E-Ink touchscreen would look like. This modding project combines an M5PaperS3 developer kit with an open-source emulator, and despite hardware limitations, it does a surprisingly good job of emulating a Game Boy.

LineageOS 23.2, based on Android 16, is now available for the Retroid Pocket 6. A developer working on the project also previously said support is expected to extend to the Retroid Pocket 5 and Pocket G2. The release comes just days after Retroid shipped the handheld's first official OTA update and AYN issued a fix-focused update for the Odin 3.

Firaxis Games deploys Sid Meier's Civilization VII patch 1.4.1 hotfix to resolve controller menu freezes on PS5, Xbox, Linux, and Steam Deck.

Early details about a new GPD Win Max have surfaced. Reportedly packing AMD Strix Halo chips, the GPD Win Max 3 is also said to combine a 97 Wh battery with a 165 Hz AMOLED display and an optional cooling module for keeping everything in check.

The next Elder Scrolls game to hit the Nintendo Switch 2 will be The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The game has finally got a release date, but pricing information is currently unavailable.

Sony aims to reclaim some of its following that transitioned to PCs. In a new investor Q&A, the company suggested that accessories and console exclusives could convince these gamers. SIE also alluded to mobile PlayStation hardware, which may include a PS6 handheld.

AYN has announced the new pricing details for three of its handhelds. The new prices will take effect in early July and includes the Thor, Odin 3, and Odin 2 Portal.

Record-high console prices have driven PS5 and Xbox hardware sales to historic U.S. lows, with Sony and Microsoft hit by steep unit declines despite broader market spending gains.