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Analogue's latest limited edition Pocket consoles are inspired by the Game Boy Color
Analogue's latest limited editions of its Pocket handheld console are based on the Game Boy Color's shell colors.
Jeremy Gan09.10.2024
Ayaneo's take on the Game Boy Micro is available to order starting at $190
Ayaneo's Pocket MICRO pays homage to Nintendo's GameBoy Pocket console.
Danny Gallagher07.31.2024
Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer: 'I think we should have a handheld'
After announcing several new Xbox Series X consoles including a $600 special edition model, Microsoft may be working on another one.
Steve Dent06.10.2024
Ayaneo's $299 Next Lite is a Steam Deck rival that runs an unofficial copy of SteamOS
Following a cryptic tease during CES 2024, Ayaneo has revealed its Next Lite gaming handheld and it's a confusing product, to say the least.
Steve Dent01.12.2024
The MSI Claw is the first gaming handheld built on Intel's Core Ultra chips
MSI has launched a new handheld gaming device, and unlike the Steam Deck and the ASUS ROG Ally, it's powered by Intel's processors instead of AMD's.
Mariella Moon01.08.2024
Analogue's limited-edition transparent Pocket handhelds come in seven colors
Analogue will start selling transparent Pockets, which are reminiscent of clear Game Boy Color consoles, on September 29 at 8 AM PT/11 AM ET.
Mariella Moon09.25.2023
Pre-orders for Ayaneo's Kun gaming handheld start September 5
Ayaneo has announced its latest handheld gaming device will be available for pre-order on September 5, 2023.
Stephanie Barnes08.29.2023
Lenovo's leaked Legion Go is part Steam Deck, part Nintendo Switch
Lenovo may soon release a gaming handheld to rival Windows models like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, while offering removable controls like a Switch.
Steve Dent08.17.2023
iFixit teardown reveals ASUS' ROG Ally is easier to pry open than the Steam Deck
ASUS' ROG Ally is more repair-friendly than the Steam Deck, provided you can find parts.
Jon Fingas06.23.2023
ASUS' ROG Ally handheld gaming PC starts at $600
ASUS' ROG Ally gaming handheld is available for pre-orders, although the 'starter' $600 model isn't yet ready.
Jon Fingas05.11.2023
The Ayaneo 2S will give the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally some serious competition
In a new presentation, Ayaneo has confirmed that its upcoming Ayaneo 2S Steam Deck handheld consoled will be powered by an AMD Ryzen 7000 chip.
Steve Dent04.27.2023
ASUS ROG Ally hands-on: Possibly the most powerful handheld gaming PC yet
Featuring a new Ryzen Z1 chip, a 120Hz display and slim design with much quieter fans, ASUS' upcoming ROG Ally looks to be a much more powerful alternative to the Steam Deck.
Sam Rutherford04.25.2023
Microsoft hackathon project looked at putting Windows on Steam Deck
A Microsoft hackathon project aimed to optimize Windows for Steam Deck-style handhelds.
Jon Fingas04.14.2023
ASUS' ROG Ally is yet another Steam Deck competitor
ASUS is making the ROG Ally, a handheld gaming PC likely built to take on the Steam Deck.
Jon Fingas04.03.2023
Playdate’s Catalog games store is live today
Playdate's 'Catalog' store launches today with 16 games available to purchase.
Igor Bonifacic03.07.2023
8310083100Ayaneo 2 review: A more premium (and pricier) take on the Steam Deck
For people searching for a more premium take on the Steam Deck, the Ayaneo 2 is it. It's got a faster CPU, a much nicer screen and a more compact design, though it costs more too.
Ayaneo adds two more form factors to its line of handheld gaming PCs
Ayaneo has shown two new handheld gaming PCs, including the larger Air Plus and the Slide.
Jon Fingas01.18.2023
2022 was an incredible year for handheld gaming
2022 was stellar for handheld gaming. Between the Steam Deck, Playdate and an explosion of retro consoles, we received an embarrassing amount of mobile gaming goodness this year, and cloud play is only encouraging more innovation.
Jessica Conditt12.23.2022
Evercade's EXP handheld brings key improvements but it's still a curious concept
Blaze Entertainment's anachronistic take on retro gaming finds a new home in the improved EXP handheld.
James Trew12.09.2022
Razer’s cloud gaming handheld starts at $400 for the WiFi-only model
A 5G version of the Razer Edge is also coming in January, but pricing is currently unknown.
Kris Holt10.15.2022