CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming's Continued Dominance

CES 2025 highlighted the ongoing trend of handheld gaming with new consoles and accessories taking center stage. A purported Nintendo Switch 2 replica even made private appearances, generating considerable buzz.

New PlayStation Accessories and a Lenovo SteamOS Handheld

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Collection Expands

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 accessory line, building upon the previously released DualSense controller and console covers. The new additions boast a sophisticated black finish and refined detailing.

The new Midnight Black accessories include:

• 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; check with your local retailer.

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 device boasts an 8-inch VRR1-supported screen, TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud saves and remote play functionality with PCs.

The Legion Go S provides full access to the Steam ecosystem, including your library, cloud, chat, and game recording features. 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 they are working on expanding SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Headlines: Other CES 2025 Announcements

Numerous other companies showcased innovations at CES 2025. Nvidia revealed the RTX 50-series graphics card, and Acer unveiled the eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. While rumors circulated about a Nintendo Switch 2 showing, Nintendo itself remained silent, leaving the veracity of these reports unconfirmed. The continued focus on handheld gaming, however, is undeniable.