Zotac's handheld gaming PC packs adjustable triggers, jog wheels, and dual touch pads
Zotac knows a thing or two about making SFF PCs
XPG's upcoming handheld gaming PC features eye-tracked foveated rendering and swappable DRAM
Asus, MSI, and Zotac also showcased new handheld models at Computex
Palmer Luckey's FPGA Game Boy clone lands just in time for the holidays
Something to look forward to: A race between FPGA-based retro handhelds is looming. The Analogue Pocket has been the standard for years, but former Oculus designer Palmer Lucky plans to release a similar device later this year to commemorate the original Game Boy. Meanwhile, hardware modder Taki Udon is currently developing options that could lower the barrier to entry for the emerging FPGA emulation market.
Asus ROG Ally X is here with massive 80Wh battery, 24GB RAM
Asus dials up battery, cooling, and ergonomics with this one
First gaming handheld featuring Intel's Lunar Lake chips has been spotted
Intel has made little impact in this space, but its Core Ultra Series 2 chips could be a game changer
The History of Handheld Gaming PCs: From Humble Beginnings to the Future of PC Gaming
The dream of the handheld gaming PC is alive thanks to the Steam Deck and its ilk, but that road has been dotted with broken promises, unrealistic expectations, and some cool yet impractical machines.
Asus ROG Ally to receive a revision with more storage and a bigger battery
More RAM, bigger SSDs, replaceable joysticks, and other improvements
Nintendo confirms it will announce a Switch successor by April 2025
It will be absent from June's Nintendo Direct event, though
Nintendo Switch 2 will likely be larger and feature magnetic Joy-Cons
It's possible Nintendo has further delayed the console to give game developers more time
Rumor mill: We've heard about estimates concerning the performance, software features, and release date of the successor to the Nintendo Switch. However, very few details have emerged regarding its appearance or input methods. A recent report suggests that Nintendo is taking extraordinary measures to keep it that way.
Ayaneo Pocket S Android handheld lands on Indiegogo starting at $400
Dedicated Android gaming on the go
The Best Handheld Gaming Consoles
Out of the 12 best-selling gaming consoles of all time, 5 are handheld systems, and that's not including the Nintendo Switch. Handhelds have made a huge comeback and here are our favorite systems.
Modder builds a handheld PlayStation console out of a rare PS1 controller
It can play retro classics like Mega Man 8, Resident Evil Survivor and The Contra Adventure
This company aims to offer a new gaming OS to compete with SteamOS and Windows
An alternative to balance the freedom of PC with a console-like interface
The MSI Claw gaming handheld is ready to battle the Steam Deck
Pricing starts at $699
Nvidia could be working on a new gaming device to rival the Steam Deck
Meanwhile, the Switch 2 will be coming out soon with specs that can outperform the Steam Deck
Microsoft may be working on a portable Xbox, similar to a Switch, worked by the Surface team
A portable console would coexist with a traditional next-gen Xbox
Analyst says Nintendo Switch 2 will launch this year, feature 8-inch LCD
Is Nintendo saving OLED for a later model?
PlayStation 5 DIY tablet project successfully explores an untested form factor
Fan custom project achieves impressive shrinkage, but still requires external power
Ayaneo Next Lite is the first Steam Deck competitor built on SteamOS
Bringing budget competition to the Steam Deck?
MSI unveils the Claw, an Intel-powered handheld gaming PC
Offering XeSS upscaling, where available
Infographic shows how the PC has fared against other platforms over 50+ years of gaming
Beating consoles for the last decade, but mobile rules supreme
MSI's upcoming gaming handheld is Intel powered, pictures and benchmarks leak early
Similar to the ROG Ally in appearance and performance
This portable external GPU includes internal M.2 storage
Similar to another model released earlier this year, but with extra NVMe storage
Steam Deck goes OLED: improved screen, battery, and new 1TB option
Valve also confirms a more powerful Steam Deck 2 is two or three years away
Nintendo patent shows gaming device with dual-screen folding and detachable design
Could some of these elements appear in the Switch 2?