MSI Claw benchmarked using AMD and Intel chips: Ryzen Z2 Extreme trumps Core Ultra 7 258V
Higher FPS, better 1% lows, and superior efficiency
Sony begins beta testing PS5 Power Saver mode, expands DualSense pairing options
PS5 Power Saver beta fuels speculation about upcoming handheld
YouTuber raided by Italian police for reviewing handhelds with preloaded ROMs
Up to three years in jail for simply discussing retro game ROMs?
Asus ROG Xbox handhelds could start at €599, and go up to €899 for premium model
Both models could open for pre-order in August
GPD MicroPC 2 is a $495 pocket-sized PC with Intel's new Twin Lake chip
First update in six years for the 7-inch Windows (or Linux) 2-in-1
We Tested the Switch 2 Display - Is It Really That Slow?
The Nintendo Switch 2's display has sparked some criticism for poor motion and questionable HDR. We ran our own tests to see how it stacks up, and found some surprising (and not so flattering) results.
Xbox app now lets Windows Insiders launch games from Steam, Epic, and more
Insiders get a sneak peek at Microsoft's new handheld gaming interface
Microsoft's own Xbox handheld is "essentially cancelled"
The next-gen Xbox is still in the works
PlayStation handheld leak suggests PS5 game support via low-power mode, upscaling, and extra cache
Sony is reportedly planning a "low-power" mode for the PlayStation 5
AMD unveils Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Z2 A chips powering Xbox gaming handhelds
The Z2 Extreme packs a 50 TOPS NPU for on-device AI processing
The first Xbox handheld: Microsoft and Asus unveil ROG Xbox Ally with Windows 11 and multi-store gaming
Play games from Steam, Epic Store, Game Pass, and more
Nintendo sends "Out of Stock" signs to US stores before Switch 2 launch
Best Buy and GameStop say more Switch 2 stock is coming at launch
SteamOS outperforms Windows on the Lenovo Legion Go S in both speed and battery life
Windows was holding back Lenovo's gaming handheld
What just happened? Lenovo showcased two versions of its Legion Go S gaming handheld last January at CES 2025. While the Windows model launched in February, the SteamOS version has only just started shipping (with nearly identical hardware specs). Benchmarks released by popular YouTuber Dave Lee suggest that the latter is noticeably faster and more battery-efficient than the Windows version.
SteamOS adds support for Lenovo Legion Go, Asus ROG Ally, and other AMD handheld PCs
Update adds power controls, VRR tweaks, and broader access
Zotac's new OLED handheld gaming PC runs a Linux-based OS
A new Manjaro OS fork powered by AMD's Radeon 890M iGPU
New SteamOS labels show game compatibility beyond Steam Deck
Lenovo Legion Go S and other handhelds receive Steam Deck verification alternative
SteamOS beta adds ROG Ally and Legion Go support, new controller compatibility
Early support arrives for non-Steam Deck handhelds in beta channel
First look at Asus ROG Ally 2 and Microsoft's Project Kennan handheld
The rumored portable Xbox could launch as soon as this month
Nintendo Switch 2 teardown confirms Nvidia Tegra T239 chip, SK Hynix memory, more details
Pre-orders begin today, official launch on June 5
Sony's upcoming PlayStation 6 handheld may be less powerful than the PS5
Featuring a 3nm SoC that draws 15W
Rarely used microSD Express cards sell out in Japan after Switch 2 unveiling
Nintendo Switch 2 requires microSD Express, which only SanDisk and Lexar currently offer
Bottom line: The SD Express standard for memory cards initially debuted in 2018 but has seen virtually no use because most devices don't meet its bandwidth specifications. The Nintendo Switch 2 might be the first widely available product that requires microSD Express, and its unveiling has already sparked a substantial sales spike for the format.
Every first-party Nintendo Switch 2 game will cost $70 or $80 – even the old ones
Nintendo cites upgrades, inflation, and tariffs as reasons for the higher prices
Nintendo Switch 2 is official with 7.9" 120fps VRR display, 4K at 60fps when docked
Launches June 5 at $450
Finally: This morning's Switch 2 exclusive Nintendo Direct finally answered all the burning questions about the device, including key specs, price, and release date. As expected, many of the rumors regarding the handheld were validated, but let's make it official.
SteamOS benchmarked on Asus ROG Ally as beta general release nears
Challenging Windows in handheld gaming
Part Nintendo Switch, part DS: This gaming handheld shape-shifts on demand
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