CES 2025: Handheld Innovations Soar

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 Lineup

Sony expanded its popular Midnight Black PS5 collection with a stylish range of new accessories. These sleek additions boast a deep black finish and premium detailing, perfectly complementing the existing DualSense controller and console covers.

The new Midnight Black accessories 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 availability may vary, so check with your local retailer.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on the Go

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, a groundbreaking handheld gaming device powered by Valve's SteamOS. This marks the "world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld," according to Lenovo's January 7th, 2025 press release.

The Legion Go S boasts an 8-inch screen with VRR1 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 Steam ecosystem integration, including your library, cloud saves, chat, and more, is included.

The SteamOS version launches in May 2025 at $499.99 USD. A Windows-based version will precede it, launching in January 2025 at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed they are working on a SteamOS beta for broader handheld compatibility.

Beyond Sony and Lenovo: Other CES 2025 Highlights

Other significant announcements included Nvidia's new RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. However, the biggest whispers centered around a rumored Nintendo Switch 2 appearance at private CES showcases. While Nintendo remains silent, the speculation continues.