Handheld gaming systems aren’t niche anymore. Today’s devices range from compact devices built around retro emulation to full-fledged portable PCs capable of running modern AAA games. That variety is ...

A lot of games still left to test. 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 ...

Hands holding a Nintendo Switch Lite displaying Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the screen. - Daniel VG/Shutterstock Cheap handheld gaming consoles are one of the best options for gamers who think ...

Playdate is a new handheld game console with retro aesthetics, a novel controller, and a unique collection of new games. Here ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In years past, when it came to playing games on the go, one of the most accessible ways to enjoy them was by gaming on a smartphone. However, ...

What if handheld gaming didn’t have to break the bank? With the rise of premium portable consoles, many gamers feel priced out of the action. Enter AYANEO’s latest lineup of budget-friendly handheld ...

Microsoft and Asus just showed off the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, two upcoming handhelds designed to bring your entire PC game library everywhere you go. These beauties feature new hardware ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Handheld gaming is hotter than ever right now. With devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and powerful gaming phones stealing the spotlight, ...

The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra promises a better gaming experience, but its unusual controller design likely creates more problems ...

Gaming handhelds have been popular for several decades now, rising to prominence with the original Nintendo Game Boy. I still remember getting my first Game Boy in the mid-1990s, back before they had ...