Nintendo Switch 2 may not launch until mid 2025 or even later
The OG Switch launched back in March 2017
Portable gaming articles
SteamOS could see a general distribution release, work with other handheld gaming PCs soon
A firmware update mentions the Asus ROG Ally, but could also make it to your Linux desktop PC if you wanted
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
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 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.
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.
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
Steam Deck OLED shows slight burn-in at 1,500 hours, or 750 hours at max HDR brightness
The Nintendo Switch OLED took 3,600 hours to show burn-in
Facepalm: Users approaching 1,000 hours played on one game with static UI elements on the Steam Deck OLED should consider checking for burn-in and taking steps to mitigate or prevent the problem. Turning up the brightness and constantly using HDR can hasten the effect.
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
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
Meteor Lake, Arc 5-powered handheld gaming PC showcased
Meteor Lake could provide an alternative to AMD APU-based handhelds
Lenovo's Legion Go gaming handheld arrives this October, starting at $699
Massive high-res display, powerful processor, and detachable controllers.
50 Years of Video Games - Part 3: Good Games Always Prevail
With an increasing number of people spending more of their hard-earned money on the latest tech and services, games expanded into new arenas. History showed once more, new tech paved the way for new opportunities.
Lenovo Legion Go handheld PC leak reveals October release window and QHD screen for $799
Attachable 1080p AR glasses also coming for $499
Sony reveals the PlayStation Portal arriving later this year for $199
Price points for next-gen headset Pulse Elite and wireless earbuds Pulse explore were also announced
Asus ROG Ally Review: Almost There, But Not Quite
Valve has managed to captivate the broader gaming public with the Steam Deck, so can Asus pick up the torch with the ROG Ally and persuade the masses that handheld PCs represent the future of PC gaming?
