Zotac's Zone handheld, launched last year, was an interesting device, with an 800 cd/m² HDR AMOLED display and dual touchpads like the Steam Deck, and it also made use of standard AMD Ryzen laptop ...

The Abxylute E1 is a new budget handheld that can dual-boot Linux and Android. The 3.5-inch display doesn’t have touch support, but Abxylute has a unique software workaround. Early bird pricing is ...

The handheld gaming revolution is here, and in 2025, portable PC gaming devices have reached new heights. Once dominated by consoles like the Nintendo Switch, the handheld space is now brimming with ...

I recently put together a list of the best small portable gaming handhelds for people who are tired of how big the Nintendo Switch 2 and handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck are. In an era of ...

What if the Steam Deck wasn’t the only handheld gaming device redefining portable play? Enter the ROG Xbox Ally, a sleek contender that dares to challenge Valve’s beloved console, particularly for ...

PCWorld launches “Expedition: Handheld,” a new podcast dedicated to covering the rapidly expanding handheld gaming market and retro emulation devices. Hosted by Adam Patrick Murray and Russ Crandall ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Portable PC gaming has rapidly matured, and the Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally debate highlights how far handheld gaming has come. These two devices represent different philosophies: Valve prioritizes ...

Linux users running Lenovo's Legion gaming handhelds and laptops are about to get a much-needed update to the way their systems handle power profiles. Developer Derek J. Clark has submitted a new ...

Explore how handheld cooling design affects portable gaming thermals, throttling behavior, and sustained FPS to help gamers choose and tune better-performing handheld gaming PCs. Steam Deck - Official ...