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. Key announcements included Sony's expanded PS5 Midnight Black collection and Lenovo's groundbreaking SteamOS-powered handheld.

Sony Expands PS5 Midnight Black Lineup

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 accessory range, adding to the existing DualSense controller and console covers. The new additions boast a sophisticated black finish and premium detailing. The collection 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 the Go

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Announced January 7th, 2025, this device boasts an 8-inch VRR-compatible screen, adjustable triggers, hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud save 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 will launch in May 2025 for $499.99 USD, while a Windows version will be available earlier in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed work on expanding SteamOS support 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. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 prototype circulating at CES 2025 remain unconfirmed by Nintendo. The handheld gaming sector continues to thrive, building on the success of the Nintendo Switch and paving the way for future innovations.