CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Dominance and Beyond
CES 2025 highlighted a surge in handheld gaming devices and accessories, with major players unveiling new consoles and peripherals. A purported Nintendo Switch 2 prototype also made private appearances, generating significant buzz.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Lineup Expands
Sony expanded its popular Midnight Black PS5 collection with four new accessories, each boasting a sleek, premium black finish. The 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 availability may vary.
Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on the Go
Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. This 8-inch device boasts VRR1 support, adjustable trigger switches, hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud saves and remote play functionality with PCs.
Launching in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, it follows a Windows-based version launching in January 2025 at $729.99 USD. Valve also announced plans to expand SteamOS support to other handheld devices.
Beyond the Handheld Hype
While handhelds stole the show, other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 appearance at CES 2025 remain unconfirmed by Nintendo.
