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The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for — here’s why
Computex 2026 had a nice showing of upcoming gaming handhelds. While they were all great, this one stood out as the best of the best.…
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ brings Intel Arc G3 Extreme to handhelds — 8-inch, 120 Hz display and new ergonomic grips
Any color you want, as long as it's 'Void Purple'…
Steam on Android handhelds just got a lot better thanks to this updated Linux distro
You can run an official version of Steam on your Android handheld thanks to Rocknix, and this Linux distribution just got a hefty update.…
Acer’s new Intel gaming handheld picked a terrible time to show up
The Predator Atlas 8 would have made a lot more sense about a year ago.…
These iconic Android gaming handhelds will soon get Android 16-based LineageOS
LineageOS port could extend lives with continued software support for these Android gaming handhelds from AYN and Retroid.…
Game Dodecahedron Runs AArch64 Assembly
Operating systems are great things to have for general purpose computing, but sometimes they can just get in the way. There’s RAM overhead and processor cycles required for all tha…
The 5 Best Handheld Vacuums Out of 13 We Tested
Best Portable Handheld Vacuums…
I just found the Sony Xperia Play tribute I've been dreaming of — this retro gaming handheld takes me back to 2012
Ayaneo's Pocket Play feels like the Xperia Play reborn for 2026.…
Lenovo responds to that "fake" handheld - Yep, it's official & illegally loaded with games
I wonder how Smart phones have affected the sales for handheld mirrors?
As Steam Deck fires up handheld costs, Acer Nitro Blaze Link limits you to stream at just $180
Acer's latest gaming handheld costs far less than a Steam Deck, but there's a catch hiding behind that tempting price tag.…
Sellers circumvent Lenovo’s retro handheld ban with cheap wholesale storefronts — $41 gray-market G02 units pop up on Alibaba following initial storefront purge, systems were pulled from sale amid copyright drama and regional restrictions
The Lenovo G02 wasn't ready for the world.…
Acer Launching Streaming-Only Handheld Gaming PC
The lightweight upcoming device has only 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, but it will be able to stream games from compatible devices such as Acer's Predator or Nitro gaming laptops,…
It’s Another Pi Handheld. But it’s a Really Good One
Ever since the first Linux capable single-board computers came out, there have been projects turning them into handhelds. The Raspberry Pi Zero and in particular the Compute Module…
Acer’s Predator Atlas Could Make Gaming Handhelds Efficient, for Once
ESP-Osito Eschews Retrocomputing for Modern Code on Modern, Equivalent Hardware
If you’re of a certain vintage, you have probably looked at some of the microcomputers on the market these days and thought “that would have been a decent workstation back in the d…
Acer’s launching a Linux handheld for streaming your PC games
The Nitro Blaze Link is a PlayStation Portal for your PC.…
Acer’s new gaming handheld might dodge the worst of tech inflation
Acer has just announced a new gaming handheld, the Nitro Blaze Link, that's made to stream games from a local PC over Wi-Fi.…
At $549, Lenovo’s Legion Go S gaming handheld is suddenly a good deal
Not the best option, but it’s cheaper now.…
MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ handheld takes on AMD-powered rivals with Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip
The Claw 8 EX AI+'s reveal follows Acer's Predator Atlas 8 and the OneXPlayer 3, two other PC handhelds that feature Intel's handheld-focused chip.…
Acer’s new handheld is basically a PlayStation Portal for PC
The Nitro Blaze Link doesn't play games on its own, you need to connect to a gaming PC over Wi-Fi. The big question is how much this accessory will cost.…
Acer Blaze Link Handheld May Solve Your Remote Play From Your Laptop Problem
Among the raft of refreshes, a few novelties stand out from the company's Computex product announcements.…
Guess What? Streaming-Only Gaming Handhelds Are Still a Thing
Acer’s Nitro Blaze Link is like if a PlayStation Portal ran Linux.…
Acer is making a companion handheld that pairs with its gaming PCs
Acer's upcoming Nitro Blaze Link is a companion handheld for gaming…
Acer unveils its first Ryzen 9 9955X3D gaming laptop — refreshed Nitro 16 joins new Predator Helios 18 AI and streaming-only Nitro Blaze Link handheld
Alongside the Helios 18 AI with triple PCIe 5.0 storage and an RTX 5090.…
Steam Deck sells out despite $300 price hike as Intel unveils new chip to counter AMD's handheld dominance
Although the Steam Deck's new price makes the pioneering handheld gaming PC far less appealing, it still managed to sell out less than 24 hours after the...…
Anbernic claims quiet memory size downgrade in its retro handheld devices is 'an unexpected error' without addressing criticisms over speed decreases
It claims it will "assist with a replacement as a priority" for anyone affected.…
This is MSI’s new Claw 8 EX AI Plus gaming handheld
MSI has unveiled a new Claw 8 handheld gaming PC ahead of the Computex 2026 show, and this model swaps out its predecessors' Intel Lunar Lake mobile chip for a specialized handheld…
Ambernic's retro gaming handhelds are quietly losing RAM capacity and being downgraded to older LPDDR3 memory — firm reportedly aggressively trimming memory specs as supply dries up amid global shortage
The great handheld RAM downgrade…
Acer's Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC with new Intel G-series chips looks a lot like a beefier Lenovo Legion Go S
Beefier in terms of both horsepower and weight.…
This cheap, swiveling Android handheld is a blast, but it literally hurts my hands
The RG Rotate brings a small footprint and a fun, swiveling design. But what about the rest of the package, though?…
Intel Arc G3 CPU family officially released for handheld gaming PCs
Intel reveals Arc G-series processors, hoping it will power your next Windows 11 gaming handheld
AMD has owned the gaming handheld chip race for years. Intel’s new Arc G-Series processors are trying to change that.…
Holy moly! Valve just hiked the Steam Deck OLED price by almost 50% — but I have two fan-favorite handhelds that are still cheap and you should get instead
‘Due to rising memory and storage costs’ the Steam Deck now costs over 40% more.…
Acer shows off Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld with metal fans. Let’s hope it doesn’t cost a fortune.
Acer’s Predator Atlas 8 packs desktop-level Intel power and a bold new cooling setup into a handheld form. It’s shaping up to be seriously capable — but possibly seriously expensiv…
Lenovo says it's digging into allegations that its China-only G10 handheld is being used for piracy — third parties may be including illicit games to inflate prices in the gray market
Tech giant seeks to avoid a legal boss fight with game IP owners…
A rumoured Intel Nova Lake mobile chip that's 100% E-cores with a beefy iGPU would be great news for handhelds, if it wasn't destined for edge computing only
Except this is apparently for edge computing only.…
This wild PS2 handheld has a buzz saw-like disc drive — and somehow it works
As far as home-made retro console handhelds go, this one is certainly a bit out there.…
Acer is reportedly working on a 'Predator Atlas 8' handheld featuring Intel's Arc G3 chips — Panther Lake-based handhelds expected to be revealed at Computex 2026
The Arc G3 series would compete directly against AMD's Ryzen Z2 platform.…
Retroid Pocket 5 owners report that their handhelds are cracking
The Retroid Pocket 5 is one of the better Android handhelds on the market, but users have reported a rather disappointing hardware issue.…
The best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers: the handheld hybrids top gamepads, all tested and reviewed by us
I've got a curated selection of the best Nintendo Switch 2 controllers you can buy today as the latest hybrid console matures…
"Scandalous" Lenovo gaming handheld comes preloaded with classic game ROMs
A budget retro gaming handheld carrying Lenovo branding and loaded with thousands of copyrighted game files has surfaced on AliExpress, and the company has confirmed it is real. Th…
The Steam Deck won because Valve solved what Microsoft refuses to fix for gaming handhelds
SteamOS is still ten steps ahead.…
Sony isn’t making another PSP, but Zara just revived the handheld as a crossbody bag
Zara shadow-dropped a PSP 1000-inspired crossbody bag with a silicone console face, PlayStation button strap, and a vinyl display panel for $35.90.…
Chinese scientists build handheld cancer detector with 94.9% accuracy in trials
Valve just let me turn my Android handheld into an unofficial Steam Deck
Valve's latest version of Steam allowed me to install the app on an Android handheld. So does this mean a Steam Deck on the cheap?…
What to expect at Computex 2026: Nvidia N1X, Intel’s next-gen gaming handhelds, and an industry’s fightback against RAMageddon
Welcome to our personal Super Bowl…
Mecha Comet is an open-source hardware, modular Linux handheld computer
Mecha Comet open-source hardware modular Linux handheld computer can be used as a gaming console, a Linux terminal, an electronic measurement tool, and…
Linux on the desktop isn't winning, but Linux on my handheld already has
The Penguin is ruling handheld gaming, and no one is surprised…
Ayaneo reveals yet another Game Boy remake but this one has AI
The Konkr Pocket Block will be smaller than the company’s previous vertical handhelds.…
A $65 handheld emulator beats anything Nintendo currently sells for retro gaming
It's difficult for the gaming giant to compete with handhelds filled with ROMs.…
This Android gaming app might kill handheld PCs
GameNative might be the best way to locally play PC games on your Android device, but the app's creator has a more ambitious goal in mind.…
This OLED Android handheld is great for PS2 games, and it just got a cheaper model
This Android handheld launched last year with enough grunt to comfortably handle most PS2 games. But it's now received a cheaper model.…
AYANEO gives us a first official look at its Game Boy-like Pocket BLOCK
The KONKR Pocket BLOCK handheld leaked a few days ago, and now we've got our first official look at this Game Boy-style handheld.…
Ayaneo unveils Konkr Pocket Block AI handheld
High-end hi-fi company YBA has made what it claims is the world's first "transportable" CD player for SACDs — it's got the audiophiles in the office very excited, but it's not exactly a handheld model to slip in your jacket pocket
The YBA Design One is being pitched as a portable SACD player, but it's quite bulky and costs a lot more than your average portable device.…
Lenovo's G02 retro handheld is reportedly packed with copyrighted ROMs, including Nintendo games
It turned out the handheld isn't fake after all.…
Lenovo-branded retro handheld comes pre-loaded with tons of Nintendo ROMs
Winhanced is getting better, but I still use Xbox Mode with my Windows 11 handheld
Xbox Mode has improved quite a bit since its launch several months ago.…
Lenovo G02 retro handheld allegedly comes preloaded with thousands of copyrighted games, including Nintendo ROMs — company confirms that it’s an officially white-labeled device meant for the Chinese market
What will Nintendo do?…