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

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 ...

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 ...

The 1080p handheld display and consistent docked performance of games that can go up to 4K and run at 120fps have impressed me a lot. The Switch 2 has its limits, for sure, but it definitely feels ...

Do you need the flexibility of a Windows-powered handheld, or should you stick to Nintendo's tried-and-true hardware? We pit ...

Welcome back to Handheld Showdown, a bracket-style competition series in which our hosts, Paul and Tony, battle it out with the best handheld gaming consoles out now. The votes are in and the winner ...

The Switch 2, a game-changing headset, and a certain PC handheld made gaming downright luxurious in 2025.

When it comes to handhelds, Nintendo is indisputably the king. They weren't the first in the market—and increasingly good mobile games have carved their own niche too—but there's no doubt that ...

However the gamer in your life likes to play, we've rounded up the best gaming gifts and gear to buy, from desktop accessories to the best games.