<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ in Handhelds ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:11 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I'm gassed that Valve is "hard at work" on Steam Deck 2, but let's get the Steam Machine out of the way first ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/im-gassed-that-valve-is-hard-at-work-on-steam-deck-2-but-lets-get-the-steam-machine-out-of-the-way-first/ gsmyrugcZbUDeXrzNXHSpM Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:45:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck 2 still in the works, Valve says, but Steam Machine and Steam Controller come first: "A lot of what we're doing here will be learnings that build up to it" ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/desktop-pc/steam-deck-2-still-in-the-works-valve-says-but-steam-machine-and-steam-controller-come-first-a-lot-of-what-were-doing-here-will-be-learnings-that-build-up-to-it/ c8xCkLf9KrQZwX3xnnWyC9 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel namedrops Arc G3 while hinting at a longer Panther Lake handheld PC shelf life ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/intel-namedrops-arc-g3-while-hinting-at-a-longer-panther-lake-handheld-pc-shelf-life/ U9xc2CmqLpWQBhqW6Ps8mZ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Xbox Ally has finally stepped up as an affordable Steam Deck stand-in, albeit with frame rate caveats ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/the-xbox-ally-has-finally-stepped-up-as-an-affordable-steam-deck-stand-in-albeit-with-frame-rate-caveats/ jybyUa2Q2UwNBZ2eBTT4jK Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:06:50 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:20:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Look mom, new Intel Arc G3 handhelds that no one can probably afford are inbound ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/look-mom-new-intel-arc-g3-handhelds-that-no-one-can-probably-afford-are-inbound/ VU4jFpLYMaZGkCFvYBmwSP Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:54:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ ChatGPT code snuck onto the Playdate, but don't worry, handheld creators Panic are now barring AI games ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/chatgpt-code-snuck-onto-the-playdate-but-dont-worry-handheld-creators-panic-are-now-barring-ai-games/ DTK6QJpzjNAJLqzkoF654B Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:40:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Anbernic RG Rotate fuses my 2000s high school cellphone with GBA buttons to make what could be a magical MP3 player ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/the-anbernic-rg-rotate-fuses-my-2000s-high-school-cellphone-with-gba-buttons-to-make-what-could-be-a-magical-mp3-player/ uCwQEUuXwiNnxsemQJCwSo Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:29:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ ONEXPLAYER just started teasing a Legion Go 2 rival with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset, but the handheld maker should read the room ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/onexplayer-just-started-teasing-a-legion-go-2-rival-with-a-ryzen-ai-max-395-chipset-but-the-handheld-maker-should-read-the-room/ YNQFVaFP8eWVKnysXHPB3H Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:20:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Call 911, Lenovo now wants nearly $3,000 for its Legion Go 2 handheld, but it might actually be discontinued ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/call-911-lenovo-now-wants-nearly-usd3-000-for-its-legion-go-2-handheld-but-it-might-actually-be-discontinued/ ytfi3o2nSBQjsYUGbLi2di Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:41:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I assumed the Atari Pocket Player Pro would be a modern version of my first ever crusty clone console, but it's actually a solid budget handheld ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/i-assumed-the-atari-pocket-player-pro-would-be-a-modern-version-of-my-first-ever-crusty-clone-console-but-its-actually-a-solid-budget-handheld/ Fjon79p7RWfNuFXTLygMG Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:58:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally handhelds are finally getting thumb stick mouse controls, but I'm hoping it's not a desktop mode cop-out ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/xbox-ally-handhelds-are-finally-getting-thumb-stick-mouse-controls-but-im-hoping-its-not-a-desktop-mode-cop-out/ icDJvqGo5mt2a2dgv6h3MG Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:11:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Naturally, the Artemis II launch was shot on a Nintendo 3DS, and you know what? It has all the charm of the '60s missions ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/naturally-the-artemis-ii-launch-was-shot-on-a-nintendo-3ds-and-you-know-what-it-has-all-the-charm-of-the-60s-missions/ DCJuWfDTTVnVeEyFgfHGPg Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:26:54 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:34:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Steam Machine may still be a long way off, so these are the accessories I'd use to make a Steam Deck workaround ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/accessories/the-steam-machine-may-still-be-a-long-way-off-so-these-are-the-accessories-id-use-to-make-a-steam-deck-workaround/ D9T2qKLoN47Fa4uBYCm4UL Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ PlayStation handheld rumors suggest it will beat the Xbox Series S, but I wouldn't bother thinking about it or the Steam Deck 2 until at least 2028 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/playstation-handheld-rumors-suggest-it-will-beat-the-xbox-series-s-but-i-wouldnt-bother-thinking-about-it-or-the-steam-deck-2-until-at-least-2028/ PVZ6rj4HjfW2XMjs6RxrgG Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:05:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox Ally handhelds just gained Game Bar display and Auto Super Resolution widgets, but Windows put me through hell fetching the update ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/xbox-ally-handhelds-just-gained-game-bar-display-and-auto-super-resolution-widgets-but-windows-put-me-through-hell-fetching-the-update/ w84KdnK5As8Msu3gUn2p5i Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:52:54 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:53:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ayaneo is already planning to discontinue one of its latest handhelds thanks to RAMageddon, and I fear the worst for future projects ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/ayaneo-is-already-planning-to-discontinue-one-of-its-latest-handhelds-thanks-to-ramageddon-and-i-fear-the-worst-for-future-projects/ jVEh4pUDVRBLri9DKEQa5j Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:44:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Anbernic RG Vita is now available, but I'd be tempted to pick up an original PS Vita handheld instead ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/the-anbernic-rg-vita-is-now-available-but-id-be-tempted-to-pick-up-an-original-ps-vita-handheld-instead/ Xcgkr4dcM4SX5TZwexDkQK Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:17:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ After 15 years, I still use my Nintendo 3DS regularly, but there are plenty of new ways to enjoy the handheld ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/after-15-years-i-still-use-my-nintendo-3ds-regularly-but-there-are-plenty-of-new-ways-to-enjoy-the-handheld/ GVxa6HXExukWt3KFic7cZM Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:59:51 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:05:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just spotted the Steam Deck in a big horror movie sequel, and its film debut highlights the handheld's biggest caveat ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/i-just-spotted-the-steam-deck-in-a-big-horror-movie-sequel-and-its-film-debut-highlights-the-handhelds-biggest-caveat/ jCYCJLbLBVSn9QtGwie3NW Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:35:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Game Boy Advance turned 25 this weekend, these are the retro handhelds that help it shine in 2026 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/the-game-boy-advance-turned-25-this-weekend-these-are-the-retro-handhelds-that-help-it-shine-in-2026/ qM6oKMsZG7CibwhTbQqEHi Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:08:40 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:15:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry Microsoft, but I've shoved your handheld onto a Steam Deck dock and started playing 2000s games using an Xbox 360 controller ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/sorry-microsoft-but-ive-shoved-your-handheld-onto-a-steam-deck-dock-and-started-playing-2000s-games-using-an-xbox-360-controller/ 7mYjwA8KEQDPExYuuHJeYE Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:20:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I feel like I can't escape Xbox drama, as even new retro handheld emulators are causing a stir over app charges ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/i-feel-like-i-cant-escape-xbox-drama-as-even-new-retro-handheld-emulators-are-causing-a-stir-over-app-charges/ cLUTHoWiFdu8K6Ki2xfxL6 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:38:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you can stomach second-hand gaming handhelds, I'd look at refurbed Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go to survive RAMageddon ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/if-you-can-stomach-second-hand-gaming-handhelds-id-look-at-refurbed-asus-rog-ally-and-lenovo-legion-go-to-survive-ramageddon/ myj2BEXwCVsBEzhrvtvive Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:45:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Analogue Pocket and its portable peers are all creeping up in price, and I'm worried that tariffs and RAMageddon are double-teaming the retro handheld scene ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/the-analogue-pocket-and-its-portable-peers-are-all-creeping-up-in-price-and-im-scared-that-tariffs-and-ramageddon-are-double-teaming-the-retro-handheld-scene/ Gr5htkh3wo4KHsU7gjNxJB Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:05:50 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:09:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'd probably enjoy the Game Boy Jukebox more if Nintendo released a proper retro handheld remake first ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/sorry-nintendo-i-cant-get-on-board-with-the-game-boy-jukebox-while-were-still-waiting-for-a-proper-retro-handheld-remake/ ht3qw5hfTP8nwh8UWDiNaM Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:39:36 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:57:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo just teased a big silly folding handheld concept, and it's far from the Steam Deck rival I keep begging for ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/lenovo-just-teased-a-big-silly-folding-handheld-concept-and-its-far-from-the-steam-deck-rival-i-keep-begging-for/ 7fCAtrGDGKSVwt2y3FRHTW Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:07:27 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:46:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surprise, the Asus ROG Ally just got a Ryzen Z1 Extreme driver update, but I'm still suspicious ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/surprise-the-asus-rog-ally-just-got-a-ryzen-z1-extreme-driver-update-but-im-still-suspicious/ reJXrXkjRX3W926EZ5gvEG Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:08:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate to say it, but since the Steam Deck is AWOL, the ROG Xbox Ally is the only handheld PC I can find for under $600 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/i-hate-to-say-it-but-since-the-steam-deck-is-awol-the-rog-xbox-ally-is-the-only-handheld-pc-i-can-find-for-under-usd600/ WiEL2NYupN8SF47qgWgyYN Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:35:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ After five years, I can finally turn the Zelda Game and Watch into a proper retro handheld thanks to new microSD and memory mods ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/after-five-years-i-can-finally-turn-the-zelda-game-and-watch-into-a-proper-retro-handheld-thanks-to-new-microsd-and-memory-mods/ LcCZbSvBdQZcovhN4jfNwe Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:00:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD is apparently cutting off Ryzen Z1 Extreme handhelds from driver updates, and I can't help but blame the Xbox Ally ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/amd-is-apparently-cutting-off-ryzen-z1-extreme-handhelds-from-driver-updates-and-i-cant-help-but-blame-the-xbox-ally/ vyBvzdfty3UvdaMtxjSjym Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:58:38 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:36:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Pocket Super Knob 5000 sounds rude, but I promise it's a new gaming handheld ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/the-pocket-super-knob-5000-sounds-rude-but-i-promise-its-a-new-gaming-handheld/ v5DScx9nBeC8xjRtprk8Vf Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:58:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forgive my laughter, I can't believe the $1,000 ROG Xbox Ally X is getting a price hike, even if it is only in Japan for now ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/forgive-my-laughter-i-cant-believe-the-usd1-000-rog-xbox-ally-x-is-getting-a-price-hike-even-if-it-is-only-in-japan-for-now/ tR7avWZ8bE4KAFN3oCZ6wV Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:07:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve finally admits the Steam Deck is out of stock thanks to "memory and component shortages", and I'd be surprised if the Steam Machine still happens ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/valve-finally-admits-the-steam-deck-is-out-of-stock-thanks-to-memory-and-component-shortages-and-id-be-surprised-if-the-steam-machine-still-happens/ 4V2PGUrGCQhQDaaskLmkzS Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:37:52 +0000 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:41:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Uh-oh, every Steam Deck is now out of stock, and I'm hoping RAMageddon hasn't claimed Valve's handheld ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/uh-oh-every-steam-deck-is-now-out-of-stock-and-im-hoping-ramageddon-hasnt-claimed-valves-handheld/ vhiwnFDPPBtGWg6RRngmsP Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:05:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The next Xbox will apparently use Windows, and that's the last thing I want to hear after a weekend wrestling with Fallout New Vegas on the Xbox Ally X ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/xbox/the-next-xbox-will-apparently-use-windows-and-thats-the-last-thing-i-want-to-hear-after-a-weekend-wrestling-with-fallout-new-vegas-on-the-xbox-ally-x/ 9NdGuvCLSAcGSSe67gVKzH Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:42:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ The rumored PS6 handheld and console will reportedly pack 24GB and 30GB RAM, respectively, and I'm sure hoping RAMageddon has blown over by then ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/the-rumored-ps6-handheld-and-console-will-reportedly-pack-24gb-and-30gb-ram-respectively-and-im-sure-hoping-ramageddon-has-blown-over-by-then/ UstkTnofnNJxQ6ZBFqguyk Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:29:01 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:38:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just got my hands on MANGMI's Pocket Max modular gaming handheld, and I suspect it could be my new favorite for PS2 games ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/i-just-got-my-hands-on-mangmis-pocket-max-modular-gaming-handheld-and-i-suspect-it-could-be-my-new-favorite-for-ps2-games/ XjrTNqHg3BttDPogKKn6jY Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:52:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Anbernic is beating Sony to the chase with its RG Vita handheld, but I don't think it's enough like a PS Vita ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/anbernic-is-beating-sony-to-the-chase-with-its-rg-vita-handheld-but-i-dont-think-its-enough-like-a-ps-vita/ xjtbthFKYoYYADTm8fT4tP Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:12:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Turns out Intel's XeSS 3 upscaling works on MSI Claw handhelds, so I'd pop it on your portable ASAP for Multi-Frame Generation tomfoolery ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/turns-out-intels-xess-3-upscaling-works-on-msi-claw-handhelds-so-id-pop-it-on-your-portable-asap-for-multi-frame-generation-tomfoolery/ WJwZQYQm8eAxjQC6XA5bLf Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:14:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ "High performance and great value" - Ayaneo just unveiled a new handheld gaming PC brand, but I've still got premium price fears ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/high-performance-and-great-value-ayaneo-just-unveiled-a-new-handheld-gaming-pc-brand-but-ive-still-got-premium-price-fears/ HWum9RGtJAviUvzF3jXPnA Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:04:08 +0000 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:04:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel Panther Lake handhelds will apparently rival the PS6 portable on performance, but I'd consider the power caveats ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/intel-panther-lake-handhelds-will-apparently-rival-the-ps6-portable-on-performance-but-id-consider-the-power-caveats/ JdRg5Yhsmk3D2JHGQz3BcX Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:29:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ WD Black and WD Blue gaming SSDs have transformed into the Sandisk Optimus Collection ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/ssd-hard-drives/wd-black-and-wd-blue-gaming-ssds-have-transformed-into-the-sandisk-optimus-collection/ kKtGjasj2dtLnKb8PMrPZV Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:39:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ The SteamOS Lenovo Legion Go 2 is now official, but there's still a Steam Deck LCD hole in my heart ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/the-steamos-lenovo-legion-go-2-is-now-official-but-theres-still-a-steam-deck-lcd-hole-in-my-heart/ kPTv4SFTqSyYeaGEkunC2h Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:19:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ The ROG Xbox Ally is cheaper than the Steam deck OLED in a last-minute deal, and I'm laughing at the timing ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/the-rog-xbox-ally-is-cheaper-than-the-steam-deck-oled-in-a-last-minute-deal-and-im-laughing-at-the-timing/ KMQPAKvKKBoe8vM4YFT6MX Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:11:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ The cheapest Steam Deck is heading into retirement, and I'm already worried about handheld prices in 2026 ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/the-cheapest-steam-deck-is-heading-into-retirement-and-im-already-worried-about-handheld-prices-in-2026/ AkgWrqcgwoCFcnoRNdcTRn Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:14:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Lenovo Legion Go 2 will allegedly turn into a big Steam Deck at CES, but I'm hoping it'll also be cheaper ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/the-lenovo-legion-go-2-will-allegedly-turn-into-a-big-steam-deck-at-ces-but-im-hoping-itll-also-be-cheaper/ cJSTuyE2Wcc9EGgFJGAdQW Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:33:43 +0000 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:08:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ayaneo's monstrous Next 2 is now open to sign-ups, but I'd brace for a heeby jeeby price compared to the ROG Xbox Ally X ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/ayaneos-monstrous-next-2-is-now-open-to-sign-ups-but-id-brace-for-a-heeby-jeeby-price-compared-to-the-rog-xbox-ally-x/ ZdcvbBC2o3dxLPzVxkeUi5 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:35:14 +0000 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:06:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hey mom and dad, those PS5 and Xbox handhelds your kids want for Christmas aren't what you think ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/hey-mom-and-dad-those-ps5-and-xbox-handhelds-your-kids-want-for-christmas-arent-what-you-think/ P3runz7G5Uk8Z5nAVb2XRM Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:04:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Leaks point towards a new OneXPlayer handheld with a next-gen "Pather Lake" Intel chip within, but I'm not holding for something affordable ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/leaks-point-towards-a-new-onexplayer-handheld-with-a-next-gen-pather-lake-intel-chip-within/ febEKpXyDEMBoJkAzN9msX Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:40:36 +0000 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:03:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Like some sort of handheld necromancer, this modder just transformed the Wii U Gamepad into a Switch Lite, and I both love and hate it ]]> https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/handhelds/like-some-sort-of-handheld-necromancer-this-modder-just-transformed-the-wii-u-gamepad-into-a-switch-lite-and-i-both-love-and-hate-it/ us8ug9XK9gaGrEmxNoGbV Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:33:34 +0000