Handheld consoles have evolved from simple time-killers into powerful gaming systems capable of delivering immersive, console-quality experiences anywhere. Once dominated by basic portable devices, ...

Which portable system reigns supreme? We ranked eight handheld gaming consoles from worst to best based on library, performance, and value. See the full list.

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Valve is entering the console wars in a pleasantly bizarre and flashback-y fashion. The original vision for Steam Machines never took off, but years later, the company scored a hit with Steam Deck, a ...

While wandering the show floor at CES 2026, I was struck by the future of living room gaming. What was once the realm of ...

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 reviewed mobile gaming and handhelds ...

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’s Steam Machine pricing reveal puts the tag at $1,000. This pricing overview covers PS6 & Switch 2 comparisons, plus ...

Compare performance, portability, battery, and ecosystem to see which device suits casual and portable gaming best.

Valve's upcoming console promises thousands of playable titles at launch. Here is what we know about the specs and rumoured ...

Realme Neo 8 launches in China today with a new PC handheld gaming mode, Steam support, and flagship specs, aiming to deliver console-like gaming on a smartphone.

The decades-long debate between PC and consoles has stratified gaming into a kind of caste system. If you want ...