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, alongside whispers of a highly anticipated successor to a popular console.

New PS5 Accessories in Midnight Black

Sony expanded its stylish Midnight Black PS5 accessory line. Building on the previously released DualSense controller and console covers, the new collection includes:

• 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 on February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on the Go

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. This 8-inch device boasts VRR1 support, adjustable triggers, hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud saves and remote play functionality.

The SteamOS version launches in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, while a Windows version will be available earlier in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed plans to expand SteamOS support to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Handheld Hype

Other noteworthy announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 also circulated, though Nintendo remained officially silent. The handheld gaming category clearly remains a major focus for manufacturers.