CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

CES 2025: Handheld Gaming Takes Center Stage

CES 2025 saw a flurry of exciting announcements, particularly in the handheld gaming arena. New consoles and accessories dominated the headlines, with a focus on enhanced gaming experiences.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessories

Sony expanded its popular Midnight Black PS5 collection with a stylish range of new accessories. These complement the existing DualSense controller and console covers, offering a cohesive and premium look. The new additions include:

• DualSense Edge wireless controller - $199.99 USD
• PlayStation Elite wireless headset - $149.99 USD
• PlayStation Explore wireless earbuds - $199.99 USD
• PlayStation Portal remote player - $199.99 USD

Pre-orders begin January 16th, 2025, at 10 am local time, with general availability set for February 20th, 2025. Regional variations in release dates may apply.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on the Go

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, a groundbreaking handheld gaming device powered by Valve's SteamOS. Boasting an 8-inch screen with VRR1 support and innovative TrueStrike controllers, this device is the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Key features include cloud saves and remote play functionality.

The Legion Go S provides complete access to the Steam ecosystem, including your library, cloud saves, chat, and game recording. System updates are seamlessly managed through SteamOS. Priced at $499.99 USD (May 2025 release), a Windows version will launch earlier in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed its commitment to expanding SteamOS support to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Headliners

Other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The continued success of the Nintendo Switch also fueled speculation about a potential Switch 2 reveal at CES, although Nintendo remained tight-lipped. The buzz surrounding this unconfirmed device highlights the enduring appeal of handheld gaming.