Handheld Innovation Surges at CES 2025

CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and More

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.

Sony Unveils Midnight Black PS5 Accessories

Sony expanded its popular Midnight Black PS5 collection with a range of stylish new accessories. These complement the existing DualSense controller and console covers, boasting a sophisticated black finish and premium detailing.

The new additions include:

• 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 a Handheld

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, a groundbreaking handheld gaming device powered by Valve's SteamOS. Officially licensed by Valve, this device marks a significant step in handheld PC gaming.

The Legion Go S boasts an 8-inch screen with VRR support, ergonomic TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks. Cloud saves and remote play functionality ensure seamless transitions between PC and handheld gaming.

Full access to the Steam ecosystem—library, cloud, chat, and recording features—is included. System updates are handled directly through SteamOS.

Priced at $499.99 USD, the SteamOS version launches in May 2025. A Windows-based version will be available earlier in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed plans to expand SteamOS support to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Handhelds

Numerous other product announcements were made at CES 2025, 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 intense speculation surrounding the rumored Switch 2, although Nintendo remained silent on the matter.