CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories
CES 2025 highlighted significant developments in handheld gaming, featuring new consoles and accessories alongside rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor. The event showcased a strong continuation of handheld gaming trends.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Line Expands
Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 accessory collection. Building on the existing DualSense controller and console covers, the new additions offer a sophisticated black aesthetic. 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 general availability set for February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary.
Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld
Lenovo made a splash with 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 cloud save functionality for seamless PC-to-handheld transitions. Remote Play allows streaming games directly from a PC.
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 compatibility to other handheld devices.
Beyond the Headlines: Other CES 2025 Highlights
While Sony and Lenovo dominated the handheld gaming conversation, other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The continued success of the Nintendo Switch fueled speculation about a Switch 2 reveal at CES 2025, although Nintendo remained silent on the matter.
