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, with whispers of a potential Nintendo Switch successor adding to the buzz.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Line Expands
Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building on the previously released DualSense controller and console covers, the new 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 the Go
Lenovo made waves with the announcement of the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Boasting an 8-inch VRR1 screen, adjustable triggers, and hall-effect joysticks, the Legion Go S offers seamless integration with the Steam ecosystem, including cloud saves and remote play.
Priced at $499.99 USD (May 2025 release), the Legion Go S also has a Windows-based counterpart launching in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed their work on expanding SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.
Beyond the Handheld Hype
While handheld devices stole the show, other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 prototype circulating at CES 2025 remain unconfirmed by Nintendo.
