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 reportedly made private appearances, generating considerable buzz, though official confirmation remains elusive.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Expansion
Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building on the previously released DualSense controller and console covers, the new 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 slated for February 20th, 2025. Regional variations in availability may apply.
Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld
Lenovo's contribution to the handheld gaming scene is the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Announced January 7th, 2025, this device boasts an 8-inch VRR1-supported screen, TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud save and remote play functionality.
Full Steam ecosystem integration, including access to the Steam library, cloud, chat, and game recording, is a key feature. The SteamOS-powered Legion Go S will launch in May 2025 at $499.99 USD. A Windows version will precede it, launching in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD.
Valve also confirmed ongoing efforts to bring SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.
Beyond Handhelds: Other CES 2025 Highlights
Numerous other tech companies unveiled new products 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 clearly influenced the handheld gaming sector, with rumors of a Switch 2 prototype circulating, although Nintendo has yet to officially comment.
