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Hands holding ROG Xbox Ally X handheld with plants and green wall in backdrop.
I regret to inform you that I've fallen for the $1,000 ROG Xbox Ally X
Nintendo Switch 2 sitting in centre with Steam Deck OLED above on left, Anbernic RG Cube aboveon right, Anbernic RG28XX directly left, Modretro Chromatic on right, and MSI Claw 8 AI+ below on woodgrain desk.
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Photo by Rosalie Newcombe of the Nintendo Switch 2 sitting on a coffee table surrounded by accessories.
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Photo by Rosalie Newcombe of the Switch 2 sitting on a pile of Switch 2 cases.
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Nintendo Switch 2 with Mark Kart on screen next to Steam Deck with blue and purple backdrop
Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: how do both gaming handhelds compare?

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GPD WIN 5 handheld in low lighting with Blackmyth: Wukong gameplay on screen.

A monstrous AMD Strix Halo handheld could debut next week, and I almost feel like pouring one out for the ROG Xbox Ally

By Phil Hayton published

News GPD just dropped a teaser for its WIN 5 gaming handheld, and it'll enter the stage with an AMD Ryzen Al Max+ 395 APU that blows the ROG Xbox Ally out the water.

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SIWIQU dock with Switch 2 attached next to Kirby figure and Diddy Kong Mario Kart car with Donkey Kong Bananza gameplay in backdrop.

SIWIQU Switch 2 dock review: "a serviceable docking station that makes me nervous"

By Phil Hayton published

Review SIWIQU Switch 2 dock is a servicable dock for Nintendo's latest handheld, but there are couple of design flaws that I'm worried about.

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Lego Game Boy sitting on black table next to Zelda: Links Awakening cartridge.

I can't get over how accurate the Lego Game Boy is, but it's also surprisingly affordable

By Phil Hayton published

News The Lego Game Boy is now available to pre-order for $59.99, and it packs ridiculous detail that pays proper homage to the iconic retro gaming handheld.

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Pokemon Legends Z-A Switch 2 bundle with glowing outline and Patrat on left.

Where to buy the Pokémon Legends Z-A Switch 2 bundle - Nintendo has stock now

By Phil Hayton last updated

News The Pokemon Nintendo Switch 2 bundle is now available, with pre-orders up for grabs at Nintendo ahead of October.

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MSI Claw A8 in green with woodgrain surface in backdrop and sad text face on screen.

MSI Claw A8 price leaks seeming point towards an absurd MSRP, and I'm already heartbroken for the handheld

By Phil Hayton published

News MSI Claw A8 price information is popping up via European pre-order pages, and the gaming handheld could end up with a similar price tag to existing versions.

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Steam Deck OLED with game library on screen sitting on woodgrain desk

After 3 years of holding out, I finally bought a Steam Deck thanks to the same logic I used to talk myself out of a Switch 2

By Andrew Brown published

Opinion Opinion | Four blissful days of handheld PC gaming prove I made the right choice

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Anbernic RG556 handheld with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 gameplay on screen.

I'm pretty upset about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 cut songs, so if you need me, I'll be at the skate part playing the originals on this handheld

By Phil Hayton published

News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 has just arrived, but I've decided to revisit the originals using Anbernic's RG556 handheld.

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Antank 6-in-1- Steam Deck dock with handheld connected next to Gollum figure.

This Steam Deck dock isn't the fanciest in town, but I'd still grab it if you want a good value handheld hub

By Phil Hayton published

News Antank's 6-in-1 Steam Deck dock is one of the best budget Steam Deck docks I've tested that trades fancy aesthetics for an extra USB port.

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Anbernic RG35XXSP handheld with Sonic gameplay on screen and RGB lights in backdrop.

I miss when handhelds and phones had flip screens, so I'm eyeing up this Game Boy Advance SP dupe at its lowest price

By Phil Hayton published

Deals The Anbernic RG35XXSP is under $70 at Amazon right now, and it's the closest thing you'll get to a Game Boy Advance SP revival in 2025.

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SIWIQU Nintendo Switch 2 dock with handheld on top next to shocked Kirby figure on black TV bench.

I've been testing the first Switch 2 dock to hit Amazon, and it now works pretty well despite Nintendo's handheld hurdles

By Phil Hayton published

News The third-party SIWIQU Nintendo Switch 2 dock now fully works with the handheld, and I've been using it as a travel-friendly alternative to the official cradle.

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