CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories

CES 2025 highlighted significant developments in handheld gaming, featuring new consoles and accessories alongside rumors of a potential Nintendo Switch successor. The event showcased a range of innovations, from Sony's latest PS5 additions to Lenovo's foray into the SteamOS market.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Collection Expands

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 accessory line, adding to the existing DualSense controller and console covers. The new collection boasts a sophisticated black finish and 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 set for February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Announced January 7th, 2025, this device boasts an 8-inch VRR1 display, TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks, and seamless integration with Steam's ecosystem, including cloud saves and remote play.

The SteamOS version launches in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, while a Windows version will be available earlier in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed ongoing work to bring SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Headlines: Other CES 2025 Announcements

Beyond these key announcements, other notable product reveals included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The show also saw persistent rumors surrounding a potential Nintendo Switch 2, though Nintendo remained officially silent. The veracity of these reports remains unconfirmed.