The Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 are undoubtedly the biggest names in handheld gaming, but there are a few other great choices on the market.

To be clear, either Steam Deck model definitely shows its age in 2026. Many of the most graphically demanding games released ...

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 ...

When you think of the best gaming handheld devices, your mind might wander to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS you grew up with. But did you know that today’s handhelds let you play blockbuster PC games on ...

What if you could experience the thrill of 3D gaming without the hassle of clunky glasses or additional hardware? Enter the Abxylute 3D One, an 11-inch handheld device that’s turning heads with its ...

Portable gaming consoles have exploded in popularity, offering console-quality experiences in the palm of your hand. But what many gamers may not realize is that these devices aren’t just for solo ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a clear technological upgrade over its predecessor console, but it's still not necessarily as powerful as other modern gaming systems.

Nintendo has dominated and largely been the only developer seriously interested in and invested in handheld gaming. Others saw it as a compromise for the industry: smaller screens, weaker hardware, ...

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

What is the best handheld game console overall? It’s a tough time to pick winners, especially since there are so many types of different handhelds right now, but the Nintendo Switch 2 is a newcomer ...