CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories
CES 2025 highlighted significant developments in handheld gaming, featuring new consoles and accessories alongside rumors of a potential Nintendo Switch successor. Sony and Lenovo led the charge with compelling new offerings.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Lineup
Sony expanded its popular Midnight Black PS5 collection with a range of stylish accessories. These complement the existing DualSense controller and console covers, all boasting a sophisticated black finish. 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 availability may vary.
Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld
Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, a groundbreaking handheld gaming device powered by Valve's SteamOS. This marks the "world's first officially licensed handheld" running SteamOS, according to Lenovo's January 7th, 2025 press release.
Key features include an 8-inch VRR1-supported screen, ergonomic TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks, cloud saves, and remote play functionality. Full Steam ecosystem integration ensures seamless access to libraries, cloud saves, chat, and more. 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.
Beyond Sony and Lenovo: Other CES 2025 Highlights
Numerous other companies showcased innovations at CES 2025. Nvidia revealed the RTX 50-series graphics cards, and Acer unveiled the eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The continued success of the Nintendo Switch fueled speculation about a potential Switch 2 reveal, although Nintendo remained silent on the matter. The veracity of these rumors remains unconfirmed.
