Tag Archives: Handheld

The popularity of handhelds have waxed and waned over the years/generations as console maker priorities have shifted and audience trends changed. That said the launch of the Nintendo Switch ushered us into a new handheld renaissance of sorts. With rumours claiming that Sony is looking to once again re-enter the market, it is time we looked back to the portable PlayStation’s past successes, failures, and lessons (hopefully) learned for what (and what not) to do.

Valve is officially no longer producing any more LCD Steam Decks, stating “Once sold out, it will no longer be available.”

If recent reports are to be believed, Lenovo is planning to announce a new handheld at CES 2026. According to a new report, the manufacturer is preparing to unveil a version of its Legion Go Gen 2 running Valve's SteamOS, making it the first Ryzen Z2 Extreme-powered console running Valve's …

According to insiders, Microsoft’s internally-developed Xbox handheld was cancelled due to AMD requiring a minimum guarantee of 10 million units.

Lenovo appears to be having some issues keeping up with demand for its new Legion Go Gen 2 handheld system. The new handheld, which offers the same improvements as the upcoming ROG Xbox Ally, has been available for pre-order, but some customers have had their orders cancelled due to demand.

Just as expected, the ROG Xbox Ally got its final launch trailer at Gamescom today. The new collaborative handheld gaming system from Asus and Microsoft will begin shipping out in October, the company has confirmed at Gamescom 2025. 

Following in Valve’s footsteps, Microsoft has unveiled its new ‘ROG Xbox Ally Certified’ verification system - starting with Gears of War Reloaded.

It has been just over a month since the ROG Xbox Ally handheld was announced. This is a collaboration between Xbox and Asus to produce a new handheld with an updated ‘gaming UI' for Windows 11 that enables easy switching of apps and quick access to the Xbox app, Battle …

As part of the recent announcement of the ROG Xbox Ally, one of the biggest unique-selling-points for the upcoming handheld from Microsoft is its supposed tight integration between hardware and software – with Microsoft promising that players won’t be tied down to a single digital storefront. In aid of this effort, the company has now begun to detail its upcoming ‘Aggregated Gaming Library’ feature.

Following the announcement of the ROG Xbox Ally, Microsoft appears to have cancelled all their plans for an internally-developed Xbox handheld.

Recent reports indicate a possible shift in Microsoft's strategy for the portable gaming market. Microsoft's long-rumoured first-party Xbox handheld is now said to be facing delays, as Microsoft has realised that Windows still needs a lot of work on the power management front to catch up to alternatives like SteamOS.  …

New benchmarks reveal a stark performance and efficiency disparity between the Windows and SteamOS variants of Lenovo's Legion Go S (Ryzen Z2 Go) gaming handheld. While Lenovo unveiled both versions at CES 2025 in January, the SteamOS model only recently began shipping, and early tests suggest it dramatically outperforms its …

Well over a year into the handheld’s lifecycle, the PlayStation Portal continues to be a "strong and profitable peripheral."

Zotac is preparing for the official debut of its second-generation gaming handheld, the Zone 2, set to be unveiled later this month at Computex 2025 in Taipei. Ahead of the show, Zotac revealed an important detail about the upcoming handheld: Zone 2 will run an ‘all-new Manjaro Linux-based OS' designed …

In recent months, we've heard rumblings about an upcoming Xbox handheld, created in partnership with Asus. Xbox and Asus ROG began to tease that something was up back in April. Now, photos of the Xbox handheld have leaked online.  Following on from the teaser shared last month, the first photos …

After many years of service, The Louvre museum is finally retiring their Nintendo 3DS audio tour guide later this year in September.

Asus and Xbox recently teased their upcoming Xbox-branded handheld device. Coinciding with that, dataminers have discovered new code in the recent Insider build of Windows 11, hinting at the long-awaited implementation of a gaming UI.  Xeno Panther first shared the discovery, but Windows Central verified the claims. The new strings …

In recent weeks, we've heard rumblings about an upcoming Xbox handheld, in partnership with another big gaming brand. As rumours predicted, that brand appears to be Asus, with an Xbox branded version of the popular ROG Ally handheld. 

The unique handheld console from 2022 (PlayDate) is getting a permanent price increase next week - going from $199 to $229 USD.

The handheld gaming landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with Valve poised to expand SteamOS's reach beyond the Steam Deck. While Windows 11 handhelds have enjoyed a period of relative stability, bolstered by SteamOS's limited availability, Valve has consistently expressed its intention to open the platform to third-party devices. Now, …

Earlier this week, we learned more about Microsoft's plans for an Xbox handheld. Rather than building a bespoke device itself, Microsoft is partnering up with an OEM to produce an Xbox-licensed handheld. While initially we didn't know which OEM Microsoft has teamed up with, that has now changed. According to …

Microsoft has been rumoured to be working on a gaming handheld for decades. Even back during the days of the Xbox 360, there were rumours of an Xbox-style PSP or GameBoy style system. With handhelds now able to offer enough power to run even current-generation games, Microsoft finally looks to …

The Lenovo Legion Go S, powered by AMD's budget-friendly Ryzen Z2 Go APU, has been tested in early gaming benchmarks. And surprisingly, it's holding its own against the more powerful Asus ROG Ally X powered by the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. YouTube channel Fps Vn managed to get their hands on …

Following various announcements of new AMD Ryzen Z2-powered consoles over at CES 2025, reports emerged that MSI would also join the party by launching a Claw handheld using a Z2 APU. This intriguing tidbit comes from CodeCommando (via VideoCardz), a leaker with a reliable track record for AMD and MSI-related …

Following reports claiming that Sony is working on a new portable PlayStation, more insiders have weighed in on the matter – corroborating the rumours.

After spending a couple generations away from the handheld market, Sony seems to be making a grand return. Following on from the surprise success of the PlayStation Portal, reports are claiming that Sony is planning to make a proper Nintendo Switch competitor.

MSI's next-gen gaming handheld, the Claw 8 AI+, hasn't been announced yet, but that's likely happening soon. After a quiet showcase at Computex earlier this year, MSI's new handheld is apparently ready to be launched. The Claw 8 AI+ is a much-needed redemption arc for MSI after the somewhat underwhelming …

Microsoft Gaming CEO, Phil Spencer, confirms plans for an Xbox gaming handheld, but work is only just beginning, so expect a multi-year wait.

While there were some fears that Microsoft was preparing to bow out of the console race, instead focusing on its role as a 3rd-party publisher, the console maker confirmed on multiple accounts that they are working on the next generation of Xbox consoles. It seems Microsoft will once again release …

AMD is reportedly gearing up to launch its Ryzen Z2 Extreme CPU in early 2025, as confirmed during a recent Q&A session. The new processor is expected to feature Strix Point silicon, packing up to 12x Zen 5 cores and 16x RDNA 3.5 CUs, marking a significant upgrade from the …