Zotac's Zone handheld, launched last year, was an interesting device, with an 800 cd/m² HDR AMOLED display and dual touchpads like the Steam Deck, and it also made use of standard AMD Ryzen laptop ...

The Abxylute E1 is a new budget handheld that can dual-boot Linux and Android. The 3.5-inch display doesn’t have touch support, but Abxylute has a unique software workaround. Early bird pricing is ...

What if the Steam Deck wasn’t the only handheld gaming device redefining portable play? Enter the ROG Xbox Ally, a sleek contender that dares to challenge Valve’s beloved console, particularly for ...

I recently put together a list of the best small portable gaming handhelds for people who are tired of how big the Nintendo Switch 2 and handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck are. In an era of ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Portable PC gaming has rapidly matured, and the Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally debate highlights how far handheld gaming has come. These two devices represent different philosophies: Valve prioritizes ...

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 ...

Reports say Valve is targeting a 2028 release for Steam Deck 2 while switching to off-the-shelf AMD chips and facing global ...