We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Handheld gaming systems aren't niche anymore. Today's devices range from compact devices built around retro emulation to full-fledged portable ...

You don't need a desktop or laptop to play the top PC titles. The top handheld SteamOS and Windows gaming PCs we've tested give you the power of a full-size computer in a highly portable package. My ...

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 ...

With gaming on the move becoming more mainstream, manufacturers are introducing handheld consoles featuring upgraded displays ...

Now that we're into Cyber Week and the thick of the holiday shopping season, there are going to be a ton of video games on sale. What likely won't be on sale are gaming handhelds. These portable ...

Valve might have kicked off the whole portable PC craze with the Steam Deck, but these days it's far from the only game in town. Handheld rigs are popping up everywhere, and the competition is getting ...

Despite the abundance of options in the handheld console market, I still think the OG Nintendo Switch is the best option to go for in 2026.

Choosing between a gaming laptop vs gaming handheld has become more relevant as portable hardware grows more powerful each year. Players now have access to full-featured laptops with dedicated GPUs ...

Can the iPhone 17 Pro replace a gaming handheld? Paul Antill puts Apple’s latest flagship smartphone through a full iPhone 17 ...

Nintendo has dominated and largely been the only developer seriously interested in and invested in handheld gaming. Others saw it as a compromise for the industry: smaller screens, weaker hardware, ...