Ces Handheld Trends Soar in 2025

CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories

CES 2025 highlighted significant developments in handheld gaming, featuring new consoles and accessories alongside whispers of a potential Nintendo Switch successor. The event showcased a range of innovative products, from Sony's expanded PS5 Midnight Black Collection to Lenovo's groundbreaking SteamOS-powered handheld.

Sony Expands PS5 Midnight Black Collection

Sony unveiled a fresh wave of Midnight Black accessories for the PS5, extending the popular collection. These stylish additions maintain the sleek, dark aesthetic, featuring refined detailing and the iconic PlayStation branding.

The new 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 a release date of February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary; check with your local retailer.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Announced January 7th, 2025, this device boasts an 8-inch screen with VRR1 support and integrated TrueStrike controllers. Key features include cloud saves for seamless PC-to-handheld transitions and remote play functionality.

Full Steam integration provides access to the entire Steam ecosystem, including your library, cloud saves, chat, and game recording. System updates are handled directly through SteamOS. The Legion Go S will be available in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, while a Windows version launches in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed their work on expanding SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Headliners

Other notable announcements included Nvidia's new RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The continued success of the Nintendo Switch fueled speculation surrounding a potential Switch 2 reveal at CES 2025, although Nintendo has yet to officially confirm any such plans.