When you think of the best gaming handheld devices, your mind might wander to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS you grew up with. But did you know that today’s handhelds let you play blockbuster PC games on ...

Nintendo Switch 2, the first Xbox handheld, better handheld gaming PCs, and sleeper hits like the AYN Thor. Which one is right for you?

AMD's Z Extreme range is still going strong, though, with the Z1 Extreme making for a good mid-range handheld, and the new Z2 Extreme powering the surprisingly capable Asus ROG Xbox Ally X. The Xbox ...

Despite some very obvious teething pains, the ROG Xbox Ally offers a glimmer of hope for the future of Windows 11-powered PC ...

This year marks the first time all three major gaming hardware companies — Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft — have handheld devices on the market. But they're all very different. Which one is right for ...

Looking back, I’m confident that 2025 will be the year handheld gaming PCs finally went mainstream, and it’s about time. Too bad that the 2026 RAM shortage and price hikes are likely blunt the ...

The Switch 2, a game-changing headset, and a certain PC handheld made gaming downright luxurious in 2025.

Game titles and platforms are more fluid than ever, so your choice of gaming hardware is important. See which console, PC, handheld, and accessory makers our savvy readers prefer for the ultimate ...

Gaming on a Linux or Android-based handheld can come with a lot of variety, but also takes more setup work than just slapping a cartridge in a Game Boy.

I’ve loved gaming, and particularly gaming handhelds, all of my life. I grew up with every variation of the Game Boy and Sega Game Gear, and more. At CNET, I’ve reviewed mobile gaming and handhelds ...

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is an awesome handheld gaming PC with the best display you’ll find on a handheld gaming PC. The hardware is excellent, but the high price and the Windows 11 experience are huge ...