There have been six major, modern handheld game console generations with swappable games, and we've found the best from each ...

From modern classics to the latest innovations, these handheld game consoles have defined portable gaming, including the PSP, Switch and Steam Deck.

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 ...

From the Switch to the Steam Deck, we think these are the handheld gaming consoles you can buy right now - rated and reviewed ...

Traveling provides a prime opportunity to game thanks to the downtime during journeys. Handheld consoles are convenient, portable, and ideal for gaming on-the-go in various situations. Internet ...

Handheld consoles are a pastime in gaming and are becoming a larger part of its future as more competitors enter the handheld market to challenge the crownbearer and market leader: Nintendo. Nintendo ...

Microsoft is finally taking its shot for handheld gaming. During Summer Game Fest on June 8, the company debuted the console with a flashy trailer: a floating block of ice forming into the handheld ...

Hands holding a Nintendo Switch Lite displaying Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the screen. - Daniel VG/Shutterstock Cheap handheld gaming consoles are one of the best options for gamers who think ...

The ROG Xbox Ally is a good "One of Those," but its girth bears the weight of what handhelds have to be these days Microsoft Nintendo PlayStation Xbox Microsoft’s new ROG Xbox Ally has a lot to prove ...

From simpler software to better portability, retro handhelds fit the idea of mobile gaming better, while modern Windows-based devices trade comfort and cost for raw power and ecosystem features ...

Microsoft is reportedly working on an Xbox-branded gaming handheld in partnership with a PC hardware manufacturer. The device is expected to run full Windows, giving players access to PC Game Pass, ...

Lenovo may showcase the Legion Go Fold Concept at MWC 2026 as a handheld that doubles as a desktop-style gaming PC. The post Lenovo’s Legion Go Fold Concept may blur the line between handheld and PC ...