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 strong trend toward portable gaming experiences.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Line Expands
Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building upon the existing DualSense controller and console covers, 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 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. Launched January 7th, 2025, this device boasts an 8-inch screen with VRR1 support, TrueStrike controllers, and hall-effect joysticks. Key features include cloud saves and remote play functionality.
The SteamOS version will be available in May 2025 for $499.99 USD, while a Windows version launches in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also announced plans to expand SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.
Beyond the Headlines: Other CES 2025 Highlights
Other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 prototype circulating at CES 2025 remain unconfirmed by Nintendo. The handheld gaming sector continues to thrive, fueled by the ongoing success of the Nintendo Switch.
