CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories

CES 2025 highlighted significant developments in handheld gaming, featuring new consoles and accessories alongside whispers of a potential Nintendo Switch successor. Let's delve into the key announcements.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Expansion

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection, adding new peripherals to the existing DualSense controller and console covers. The elegant, dark aesthetic extends across all new accessories, marked by refined detailing.

The new additions 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 general availability set for February 20th, 2025. Regional variations in availability may occur.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld

Lenovo's presence at CES 2025 included the unveiling of the Legion Go S, a groundbreaking handheld gaming device powered by Valve's SteamOS. Officially licensed by Valve, this marks a significant step for handheld PC gaming.

The Legion Go S boasts an 8-inch screen with VRR1 support, and features integrated TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks. Cloud saves and remote play functionality ensure seamless transitions between PC and handheld gaming.

Full access to the Steam ecosystem – including your library, cloud saves, chat, and recording features – is integrated. 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 ongoing efforts to bring SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices, releasing a beta for broader testing.

Beyond the Headlines: Other CES 2025 Highlights

While Sony and Lenovo dominated the handheld gaming conversation, other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop.

The continued success of the Nintendo Switch fueled speculation surrounding a potential Switch 2 reveal at CES 2025. However, Nintendo's silence leaves the veracity of these rumors unconfirmed.