CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and More
CES 2025 featured exciting new consoles and accessories, highlighting a continued strong trend in handheld gaming. A purported Nintendo Switch 2 replica even made private appearances, though official confirmation remains elusive.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Expansion
Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building on the existing DualSense controller and console covers, the new additions boast a deep black finish and sleek design elements. The 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.
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 8-inch device boasts VRR1 support, adjustable triggers, hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud saves and remote play functionality with PCs.
Full Steam integration, including access to the Steam library, cloud, chat, and recording features, is a key selling point. System updates are handled directly through SteamOS.
The SteamOS version launches in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, while a Windows version will be available earlier in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed ongoing efforts to bring SteamOS to other handheld devices.
Beyond the Headliners
Other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The continued buzz around a potential Nintendo Switch 2, however, remains largely speculative despite rumored appearances at CES.
