2025 CES: Surge in Handheld Popularity

CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and More

CES 2025 featured exciting new consoles and accessories, including a rumored Nintendo Switch 2 (details remain unconfirmed) and notable releases from Sony and Lenovo.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Collection Expands

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building on the existing DualSense controller and console covers, the new additions offer a sophisticated black aesthetic with premium detailing. The lineup 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 on February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld

Lenovo's Legion Go S, announced January 7th, 2025, marks a significant step for handheld gaming. As the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld, it offers full access to the Steam ecosystem, including your library, cloud saves, and more. Key features include an 8-inch VRR1 screen, adjustable controllers, and remote play capabilities.

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 efforts to bring SteamOS support to other handheld devices.

Beyond Consoles: Other CES 2025 Highlights

While handhelds dominated headlines, other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The continued buzz surrounding a potential Nintendo Switch 2 adds further intrigue to the handheld gaming landscape, though official confirmation is still pending.