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CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

by Samuel Jan 25,2025

CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and More

CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

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

CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

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

CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

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

CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

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.

CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

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

CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

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.

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