CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories

CES 2025 highlighted significant developments in handheld gaming, featuring new consoles and accessories, alongside rumors of a potential Nintendo Switch successor. The event showcased a range of innovative products from leading tech companies.

Sony Unveils Midnight Black PS5 Accessories

Sony expanded its popular Midnight Black PS5 collection with four new accessories:

• 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 unveiled the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Boasting an 8-inch VRR1 screen, TrueStrike controllers, and hall-effect joysticks, the device offers seamless integration with the Steam ecosystem, including cloud saves and remote play.

Launching in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, a Windows version will precede it in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also announced plans to expand SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Headliners

Other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics card and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. While rumors circulated about a private showcase of a Nintendo Switch 2 replica, official confirmation from Nintendo remains pending. The continued success of the Switch has clearly fueled innovation in the handheld gaming market.