CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

CES 2025: Handheld Gaming Takes Center Stage

CES 2025 showcased exciting new consoles and accessories, with handheld gaming a major highlight. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 circulated, though Nintendo remained officially silent. Let's delve into the key announcements:

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Collection Expands

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 deep black finish and premium 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 availability may vary.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on the Go

Lenovo's Legion Go S made waves as the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Launched January 7th, 2025, this 8-inch device boasts VRR support, adjustable triggers, hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud saves and Remote Play functionality with PCs.

Full Steam integration – including your library, cloud saves, chat, and recording features – is a key selling point. System updates are handled directly through SteamOS. The SteamOS version launches in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, while a Windows version arrives in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed they are expanding SteamOS support to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Headlines: Other CES 2025 Announcements

While handheld devices dominated the conversation, other significant announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The buzz surrounding a potential Switch 2 unveiling added to the excitement, although Nintendo provided no official confirmation.