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Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: how do both gaming handhelds compare?
By Phil Hayton published
Nintendo Switch 2 Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 compares to Valve's Steam Deck, including a closer look at specs, features, and games for both gaming handhelds.

PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says the Vita failed because a lot of technical choices "weren't good ones" and Sony couldn't support PS4 at the same time
By Issy van der Velde published
News Several mistakes led to its demise

PlayStation Portal Midnight Black pre-orders: all the latest stock available now
By Phil Hayton last updated
Sony's PlayStation Portal Midnight Black pre-order launch is upon us, and I've got you covered on where to buy the handheld and recommended retailers.

Sorry, an Alienware gaming handheld isn't on the way, but Dell says its looking "pretty heavily” at the space
By Phil Hayton published
News Dell has shared why there isn't an Alienware gaming handheld yet, the company seemingly isn't satisfied with the Steam Deck format.

Lenovo Legion Go S pre-orders are now live, but I'm waiting for the $499 SteamOS version
By Phil Hayton published
News The Lenovo Legion Go S is now available to pre-order at Best Buy for $729, but you'll need to wait a bit longer for the cheaper SteamOS model.

Razer has a new RGB-clad Steam Deck dock, but it's missing one key feature I'd include for future handhelds
By Phil Hayton published
CES 2025 The Razer Handheld Dock Chroma will bring RGB lighting and plenty of ports to your Steam Deck for $79.99 on January 30, but you aren't getting HDMI 2.1.

Microsoft says it's working on "bringing the best of Xbox and Windows together" to make handheld gaming better, and it should have more to share this year
By Issy van der Velde published
News "Our goal is to put the player and their library at the center of the experience and not all the work that you have to do today"

Lenovo makes its new Legion Go family official, and I'm fixated on the handheld maker's $499.99 "Steam Deck"
By Phil Hayton published
Three new Lenovo Legion Go handhelds are inbound, including SteamOS model and a new OLED version armed with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU.
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