CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories
CES 2025 featured exciting new consoles and accessories, highlighting the continued strength of the handheld gaming market. A purported Nintendo Switch 2 replica even made private appearances, generating considerable buzz, though official confirmation remains elusive.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Expansion
Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 accessory line. Building upon the existing DualSense controller and console covers, the new collection includes:
- 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 a release date of February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary.
Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld
Lenovo's presence at CES 2025 included the unveiling of the Legion Go S, a groundbreaking handheld gaming device powered by Valve's SteamOS. Announced on January 7th, 2025, this device is the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld.
Key features of the Lenovo Legion Go S include an 8-inch screen with VRR1 support, TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks, cloud saves, and remote play functionality. Full access to the Steam ecosystem is provided.
The SteamOS version will launch 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 the Headliners: Other CES 2025 Announcements
Numerous other companies showcased innovations at CES 2025. Notable mentions include Nvidia's new RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The ongoing success of the Nintendo Switch continues to drive interest in the handheld market, fueling speculation about the upcoming Switch 2, though Nintendo has yet to officially confirm its existence or reveal details.
