Traveling provides a prime opportunity to game thanks to the downtime during journeys. Handheld consoles are convenient, portable, and ideal for gaming on-the-go in various situations. Internet ...

From modern classics to the latest innovations, these handheld game consoles have defined portable gaming, including the PSP, Switch and Steam Deck.

Handheld consoles are a pastime in gaming and are becoming a larger part of its future as more competitors enter the handheld market to challenge the crownbearer and market leader: Nintendo. Nintendo ...

Microsoft is finally taking its shot for handheld gaming. During Summer Game Fest on June 8, the company debuted the console with a flashy trailer: a floating block of ice forming into the handheld ...

I’ve loved gaming, and particularly gaming handhelds, all of my life. I grew up with every variation of the Game Boy and Sega Game Gear, and more. At CNET, I’ve reviewed mobile gaming and handhelds ...

Steam Deck showing store on screen with blue/purple background - David McQ/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The original Steam Deck is four years old at this ...

From simpler software to better portability, retro handhelds fit the idea of mobile gaming better, while modern Windows-based devices trade comfort and cost for raw power and ecosystem features ...

While still a concept, the Lenovo Legion Go Fold Concept signals Lenovo’s attempt to merge portable gaming with flexible screen technology.

Microsoft is reportedly working on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld in partnership with a PC hardware manufacturer. The device is expected to run full Windows, giving players access to PC Game Pass, ...

Lenovo may showcase the Legion Go Fold Concept at MWC 2026 as a handheld that doubles as a desktop-style gaming PC. The post Lenovo’s Legion Go Fold Concept may blur the line between handheld and PC ...

From the Switch to the Steam Deck, we think these are the handheld gaming consoles you can buy right now - rated and reviewed ...

Alex Ruzek is a video producer, visual artist, and writer who's been making gaming content for the internet since the early 2010s. Ever since developing a gaming obsession in her tweens, she's been ...