When you think of the best gaming handheld devices, your mind might wander to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS you grew up with. But did you know that today’s handhelds let you play blockbuster PC games on ...

Nintendo Switch 2, the first Xbox handheld, better handheld gaming PCs, and sleeper hits like the AYN Thor. Which one is right for you?

The AYANEO Pocket Vert is an upcoming Android handheld that looks a bit like a Nintendo Game Boy might have if it were released in 2025 rather than 1989. In other words, it’s a vertical device with a ...

The AYN Thor is an upcoming handheld game console with a clamshell design: flip the lid upward and you’re greeted by a 6 inch AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate on top and a set of game ...

I’ve loved gaming, and particularly gaming handhelds, all of my life. I grew up with every variation of the Game Boy and Sega Game Gear, and more. At CNET, I’ve reviewed mobile gaming and handhelds ...

What if your handheld gaming device could do more than just play games? Imagine a sleek, portable console with not one, but two vibrant OLED screens, capable of running everything from classic ...

We're all familiar with handheld game systems, namely ones like the DS and PSP. Now with the Switch 2 and Steam Deck, the gap between handhelds and home consoles is so thin it might as well not exist.

Gaming on a Linux or Android-based handheld can come with a lot of variety, but also takes more setup work than just slapping a cartridge in a Game Boy.

Forever ensnared in a love-fued between 1800s literature and modern gaming, Eman Fatima tries her best to appease both her hobbies by tapping away at her keyboard and writing about her favorite games ...

Whether you're nostalgic for a bygone era or want to experience a period of gaming that's older than you are, playing retro games on modern hardware is easier than ever. Best of all, there's a ...