CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and More

CES 2025 highlighted significant developments in handheld gaming, with new consoles and accessories taking center stage. A purported Nintendo Switch 2 prototype also made private appearances, generating considerable buzz, though official confirmation remains elusive.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Expansion

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building on the previously released DualSense controller and console covers, the new additions boast a sophisticated black finish and refined detailing. The lineup 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 set for February 20th, 2025. Regional variations in availability may apply.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, a groundbreaking handheld gaming device powered by Valve's SteamOS. Announced January 7th, 2025, it's billed as the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Key features include an 8-inch VRR1 display, ergonomic TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud save and remote play functionality with PCs.

Full Steam integration provides access to the entire Steam ecosystem. 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 announced plans to expand SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Handhelds

Numerous other product announcements highlighted the show, including Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The continued success of the Nintendo Switch fueled significant speculation surrounding the rumored Switch 2, although Nintendo offered no official comment.