Samsung's MWC 2025 lineup features a foldable gaming handheld, 500Hz OLED monitor, and 240Hz laptop
The handheld is just a concept right now
Handheld gaming PCs surpass 6 million sales, with Steam Deck accounting for more than half
AMD-powered devices drive the rise of handheld gaming PCs
The big picture: Released three years ago today, Valve's Steam Deck has become one of the most notable products in PC gaming hardware, creating an entirely new market segment. While manufacturers like GPD began selling handheld gaming PCs years earlier, estimates from IDC show that the Steam Deck vastly dominates the market. However, the potential for future growth remains uncertain.
Intel wants to take on AMD in the handheld gaming PC market, preps Panther Lake chips
Roadmap includes Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake, and Panther Lake
The iconic Nokia N97 gets resurrected as a retro-inspired gaming handheld
The N97 lives again, but with D-pads instead of a keyboard
Modder turns Steam Deck handheld into a screen-free, controller-less mini PC
A handheld with an identity crisis
Nintendo Switch 2 officially announced, with more details set for April 2
Launch expected in May or June
Gaming industry hits a wall, but PC gaming continues to thrive outpacing consoles
Thank advancements in portable PC gaming and the influence of platforms like Roblox
Pocket Power: The Game Boy's Legendary Journey
The Nintendo Game Boy revolutionized handheld gaming, captivating generations with its simplicity, portability, and iconic games like Tetris and Pokémon, leaving a legacy spanning decades.
Analyst says Nintendo Switch 2 will face supply constraints, PlayStation 5 will remain the best-selling console in the US
The Nintendo Switch 2 is predicted to sell 4.3 million units in the US this year
Microsoft to merge Xbox and Windows features for better gaming on handhelds
Will Windows handhelds get a much-needed boost?
TL;DR: Microsoft is looking to bring the Xbox experience to PC and handheld gaming. Speaking at an AMD and Lenovo event at CES 2025, Microsoft's VP of "Next Generation," Jason Ronald, said that the combined Xbox and Windows experience could be rolled out before the end of this year. But isn't this just a reactionary move to SteamOS coming after PC gaming?
Acer unveils comically large Nitro Blaze gaming handheld with 11-inch screen
There's also an 8.8-inch sibling if that's a bit much
SteamOS is coming to third-party handhelds, starting with the Lenovo Legion Go S
Lenovo's handheld running SteamOS could cost $100 less than the Windows variant
Atari teases handheld game system with a trackball and a numpad
Nintendo's Switch has inspired a new wave of gaming handhelds
Nintendo Switch 2 alleged motherboard leaks, patent confirms DLSS upscaling-like tech
An official reveal is expected as soon as this month
The AMD HX 370-powered Ayaneo 3 features swappable controller modules for ultimate customization
Ayaneo claims there are over 50 combinations
Lenovo could unveil the first third-party SteamOS device at CES
Microsoft will also be in attendance
Nintendo Switch 2 case could be a true teaser of the new handheld's design and dimensions
A larger form factor and new dimensions for the Switch 2, according to Dbrand
Powered by SteamOS: Valve's Linux gaming OS prepares to expand beyond the Steam Deck
Something to look forward to: Steam users have long wondered about when Valve might make the Steam Deck's custom Linux distro available for other devices. While the company hasn't disclosed its software roadmap, new internal guidelines provide the latest evidence that these plans are progressing. Interestingly, this development coincides with a new patent for a Linux-based handheld gaming device from Samsung.
MSI Claw handheld gaming PC returns with Lunar Lake and 32GB of RAM for $800
A cheaper Lenovo handheld gaming PC is also coming
YouTuber creates DIY ultrawide handheld gaming PC from broken laptop parts
Built from a cannibalized 2-in-1 laptop
Tencent unveils 11" gaming handheld with glasses-free 3D, Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU
You might never be able to buy it, though
Microsoft confirms it's working on a handheld, but it's years away
Also, acquisitions aren't over, and any Microsoft game could potentially come to PlayStation or Nintendo
Valve to launch a limited edition white Steam Deck OLED next week
Priced at $679, or ten times that on eBay
Nintendo confirms Switch 2 is coming soon, backwards compatibility is in
The new console will arrive sometime before April 2025