Handheld game console

For a long time, video game hardware cycles were pretty straightforward. You’d only have to worry about three major video game systems and a handheld or two at any given time. It was possible to own pretty much every major piece of gaming tech released in a generation without going into debt. The gaming hardware landscape has significantly changed in the 2020s, though. You’ve got consoles and their frequent upgrades, VR headsets, handheld PCs, cloud-streaming devices, quirky indie hardware, and much more. It can be…

In its latest attempt to compete with Microsoft’s Game Pass, Sony is bringing cloud streaming support for PS5 games to PlayStation Plus Premium members. Soon, members will no longer need to download games to the PS5 console, and hopefully, that means Sony’s recently announced handheld is going to be more useful than we thought.The rollout comes a year after Sony opened up PlayStation Plus tiered plans which brought added benefits to subscribers including game trials and access to some of the company’s extensive back…

Photo: The Tetris CompanyMay brings with it the first long weekend of the (almost) Summer season, and usually kicks off keynote season, with Google announcing lots of new hardware at its annual I/O developer’s conference. But there was a lot more than just Pixel devices in May. There were lots of weird and wonderful gadgets revealed that you may have missed.We’re not entirely sure why people feel the need to reinvent the bicycle wheel, but in addition to a bike with triangular wheels, May also brought us lots of new Dyson…

As companies like Asus, Logitech, and Sony continue to push the limits of handheld gaming devices (seriously, Sony, an eight-inch screen?), companies like Anbernic are making them smaller and smaller. Its latest, the RG Nano, looks to be smaller than a pack of playing cards, but still capable of playing thousands of retro games.The Playdate Is Unique, Charming and Full of PotentialAnbernic is a Chinese company that’s been making handheld emulation devices for quite a few years now, and having been reviewing them for just…

E3 may dead, but that doesn’t mean that summer game announcements have joined it. During Sony’s PlayStation Showcase livestream earlier today, the company confirmed rumors that it was working on a new handheld, but instead of being a follow-up to 2011's PlayStation Vita, the device will be more in line with devices like the Logitech G Cloud and Razer Edge, which focus on game streaming.Jim Ryan, the CEO and President of Sony Interactive Entertainment, revealed our first look at the device today, which still doesn’t have…

It sucks being an early adopter. After using Asus’ new ROG Ally for a few hours — you can read my Asus ROG Ally review for my full thoughts — I was ready to feel massive regret over buying my Steam Deck. It’s a tired story; but it remains true that being an early adopter rarely pays off. There’s more to the story of how these two products match up, though, than just faster hardware and more games. Despite how I feel about the ROG Ally, there’s one big reason I don’t plan on selling my Steam Deck anytime soon:…

Asus ROG Ally MSRP $700.00 “Better performance, more games, and acceptable battery life make the Asus ROG Ally a winner despite its issues.” Pros Fantastic performance Acceptable battery life Beautiful, 120Hz screen Flexible control scheme Support for basically any PC game…

When the Switch debuted back in 2017, it immediately became apparent that Nintendo had no interest in competing with the graphics capabilities of Sony and Microsoft’s latest hardware. That didn’t stop the Switch from becoming a huge success, but it is starting to feel a bit long in the tooth compared to the likes of the Steam Deck. Those who’ve been pining for a Switch Pro model that does more than just HD resolutions are going to have wait at least another year.The Playdate Is Unique, Charming and Full of PotentialThat’s…

The Steam Deck was a groundbreaking device when it arrived last year to change what everyone thought handheld gaming could be, and while many competitors’ devices claim to outperform Valve’s handheld, Asus’ ROG Ally could be the first true Steam Deck killer, especially if this leaked pricing info proves to be accurate.Asus ROG Flow Z13 Gaming Tablet ReviewFirst revealed on April 1 as what many people assumed was an April Fools’ Day prank, Asus confirmed the existence of its ROG Ally handheld just a few days later.…

While the Asus ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck battle is still ongoing, what a lot of proponents miss about these portable consoles is the price-to-hardware ratio. Nothing truly beats the Steam Deck’s price right now in terms of what it offers for portable performance and also for its sheer versatility. But one thing is certain, not everyone has over $500 to shell out for a new desktop or portable console alternative. If that sounds like you, then listen up, because Best Buy and Amazon are both offering a killer deal on a…