Handheld Innovation Soars at CES '25

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 made private appearances, while Sony and Lenovo unveiled major new offerings.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Line Expands

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building on the DualSense controller and console covers, the new additions offer a sleek, sophisticated aesthetic. The 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; check your local retailer.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on the Go

Lenovo's Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld, made a splash. Announced January 7th, 2025, this device boasts an 8-inch VRR1 screen, ergonomic TrueStrike controllers, and hall-effect joysticks. Cloud saves and remote play features ensure seamless transitions between PC and handheld gaming.

Access to the full Steam ecosystem – library, cloud, chat, and more – is integrated. System updates are handled directly through SteamOS. The SteamOS version launches in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, while a Windows version arrives in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed ongoing efforts to bring SteamOS to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Headliners

Other significant announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The buzz surrounding a potential Nintendo Switch 2, however, remains unconfirmed by Nintendo despite its rumored presence at CES 2025.