This handheld x86 mini-computer is heading to Kickstarter with swappable accessories and 4G LTE
The open-source CG Deck runs Windows or Linux and swaps between a keyboard, gamepad, trackball, and 4K camera
Lenovo's Legion Go S handheld gets a steep discount to $549
The Lenovo Legion Go S is currently available for $549, down from its original $729 launch price, making this Windows gaming handheld more competitive against the likes of the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. The Legion Go S combines an 8" 120Hz display with Ryzen Z hardware.
Steam Deck sells out again despite $300 price hike, meanwhile Intel unveils new handheld chip to counter AMD's dominance
New handhelds with Intel Arc G3 are coming next month
Steam Deck OLED is back in stock with a $300 price hike
512GB model now $789, 1TB jumps to $949
Lenovo-branded retro handheld comes pre-loaded with tons of Nintendo ROMs
The white-label product is likely illegal, but Lenovo still approved the marketing move
Winhanced aims to make Windows gaming PCs feel more like a console
Winhanced gives Windows gaming PCs a cleaner, more console-like experience by combining launchers, controller navigation, and system tools into one streamlined interface. Originally built for handhelds, it's also gaining traction on desktop and living room setups as an alternative to juggling Steam Big Picture, Xbox, and multiple launchers.
Nintendo is selling the Switch 2 at a loss, so investors are asking for a hefty price hike
A $50 to $100 increase might only make the console "less of a burden"
This $88 retro gaming handheld has a screen that rotates on a hinge, because why not
Anbernic RG Rotate launches with 3.5" rotating IPS display, Unisoc T618, and Android 12
Intel says software, not more cache, is key to beating AMD in gaming
The company is still preparing a 3D V-Cache rival and hinting at Arc G3 handheld silicon
The Handheld Gaming "Holy Grail": FSR 4 INT8, XeFG, and XeLL
Windows handhelds may have found a breakthrough. FSR 4 INT8, XeFG, and XeLL can turn compromised 30 FPS gaming into smooth 60 FPS play, making devices like the Legion Go far more capable than expected.
Microsoft's full-screen Xbox experience is now available to Windows 11 Insiders
Looking forward to some marginal performance improvements on low-spec handhelds?
Sony's upcoming handheld could outperform Xbox Series S with next-gen upscaling
Meanwhile, Steam Deck 2 may not arrive until 2028 or later
CachyOS emerges as a fast, gaming-ready Arch Linux OS alternative
CachyOS is a performance-driven Arch Linux-based distribution that's been grabbing attention lately as more gamers and power users highlight its speed and polished out-of-the-box experience. As Linux gaming continues to gain momentum and become a bigger talking point, CachyOS is increasingly being mentioned as a go-to choice for users who want cutting-edge software without sacrificing responsiveness or control.
Ayaneo Next 2 handheld gaming PC canceled after soaring memory costs kill launch
Ayaneo says soaring memory costs nearly doubled the handheld's price
Lenovo's Legion Go Fold concept turns into a handheld, a wide tablet, a vertical screen, and a tiny laptop
But will it ever become more than a concept?
Microsoft is using NPUs to automatically capture Xbox game highlights
Automatic game capture feature could come to Copilot+ PCs, too
Valve confirms Steam Deck OLED is out of stock due to memory shortages
Surprising absolutely nobody
Ayaneo Pocket S Mini embraces authentic retro play with 4:3 display
Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Gaming Platform
Modder shows off DIY PlayStation handheld built from a PS4 Slim motherboard
It can play all PS4 titles natively
Gigabyte is considering a handheld gaming PC, but only if it can stand out from the crowd
CEO Eddie Lin says differentiation is the deciding factor
Intel's Panther Lake could outperform AMD's rumored PS6 handheld chip, efficiency aside
Handheld gaming becomes the next front in Intel and AMD's silicon war
Intel and AMD clash over who will power the next wave of handheld gaming PCs
Intel calls AMD's handheld gaming chips "ancient silicon"
Intel claims Panther Lake's new Arc B390 iGPU crushes AMD's best mobile graphics
Intel wants its GPUs inside the next wave of handheld PCs – if the benchmarks hold
Big quote: According to Intel's benchmarks, the new Core Ultra X9 388H equipped with the Arc B390 iGPU is ~73% faster than the Ryzen AI HX 370 on average. AMD's Strix Point SoC is powered by Radeon 890M integrated graphics. Intel also claims its new chips surpass AMD in ray tracing, frame generation, and other graphics workloads.
GPD Win 5 handheld PC reaches 70-90% of PS5 performance
Twice as fast as the Asus ROG Ally X, but potentially twice the price
Used Nintendo 3DS consoles are commanding nearly Switch 2 prices amid retro gaming boom
Prices are only expected to rise in 2026