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. The event showcased a range of innovations, from Sony's expanded PS5 accessory line to Lenovo's groundbreaking SteamOS-powered handheld.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Expansion

Sony unveiled a stylish new Midnight Black collection of PS5 accessories, adding to their existing DualSense controller and console covers. The elegant black design, featuring sleek detailing, extends to:

• 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 on February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Announced January 7th, 2025, this 8-inch device boasts VRR1 support, adjustable trigger switches, hall-effect joysticks, and cloud save functionality for seamless PC-handheld transitions. It offers full access to the Steam ecosystem.

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 they are working on expanding SteamOS support to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Headliners

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 about a potential Switch 2 reveal at CES 2025, although Nintendo remains silent on the matter. The buzz surrounding this unconfirmed device further underscores the growing interest in the handheld gaming market.