CES 2025 Handheld Trends Continue Strong

CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories

CES 2025 featured exciting new consoles and accessories, including a glimpse of a potential Nintendo Switch 2 (though unconfirmed by Nintendo) and notable releases from Sony and Lenovo.

Sony Unveils Midnight Black PS5 Accessories

Sony expanded its popular Midnight Black PS5 collection with a range of stylish new accessories. These additions maintain the sleek, dark aesthetic of the original DualSense controller and console covers. The collection now 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 made waves with the announcement of the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. As announced on January 7th, 2025, this device boasts:

• An 8-inch screen with VRR1 support.
• Fused TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks.
• Seamless cloud saves and remote play functionality.
• Full access to the Steam ecosystem.

The SteamOS version will launch 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 they are working on broader SteamOS handheld compatibility.

Beyond Sony and Lenovo: Other CES 2025 Highlights

Numerous other companies unveiled exciting products at CES 2025. Nvidia showcased its new RTX 50-series graphics cards, and Acer presented the eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The continued buzz around handheld gaming, fueled by the success of the Nintendo Switch, led to rumors of a Switch 2 appearance, though this remains unconfirmed by Nintendo.