Handheld Innovations Soar at CES 2025

CES 2025: Handheld Gaming Takes Center Stage

CES 2025 showcased exciting new consoles and accessories, with handheld devices stealing the spotlight. A purported Nintendo Switch 2 prototype even made private appearances, generating considerable buzz.

New PS5 Accessories and Lenovo's SteamOS Handheld

Sony unveiled its Midnight Black PS5 accessory collection, expanding on the existing DualSense controller and console covers. This stylish 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 on February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary.

Lenovo's Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld, also made a splash. Boasting an 8-inch VRR1 screen, adjustable triggers, and hall-effect joysticks, the Legion Go S offers seamless cloud saves and remote play functionality.

It provides full access to the Steam ecosystem, including your library, cloud saves, chat, and more. The SteamOS version launches in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, while a Windows version will be available in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD.

Valve also confirmed their work on expanding SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.

Beyond Handhelds: Other CES 2025 Highlights

The show wasn't solely focused on handhelds. Nvidia announced the RTX 50-series graphics cards, and Acer unveiled the eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop, made partially from recycled materials.

While rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 prototype circulating at CES 2025 remain unconfirmed by Nintendo, the handheld gaming category undoubtedly dominated conversations.