Nintendo confirms Switch 2 is coming soon, backwards compatibility is in
The new console will arrive sometime before April 2025
Portable gaming articles
Three new Lenovo Legion Go handhelds might utilize AMD's Ryzen Z2 next year
EEC listings emerge soon after AMD Ryzen Z2 leaks
AMD Ryzen Z2 specs leak, flagship may bring 16 RDNA 3.5 CUs to future handheld PCs (updated)
The Z2 Extreme won't use AMD's impressive 890M iGPU
The first-ever portable Xbox is here, thanks to one very dedicated modder
The full power of the original Xbox on a portable format
Microsoft wants you to 'type' with your Xbox controller on Windows 11
A new layout for the on-screen keyboard makes gamepad typing a whole lot easier
Ayaneo gaming consoles enter the US market starting at $399 from Best Buy
The entry-level Ayaneo Next Lite is joined by the flagship KUN model
PlayStation Portal's unexpected success may be enough to reignite Sony's interest in handheld gaming
The time may be ripe for a true PSP / PS Vita successor
Zotac's Gaming Zone handheld challenges the ROG Ally X with AMOLED display
Ergonomic design promises comfortable extended gaming
Nintendo Switch 2 may not launch until mid 2025 or even later
The OG Switch launched back in March 2017
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
Asus ROG Ally X is here with massive 80Wh battery, 24GB RAM
Asus dials up battery, cooling, and ergonomics with this one
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?