Dec 22, 2025 · After testing more than a dozen gaming handhelds, we found four standouts for console, PC and retro gamers.

Dec 23, 2025 · 2025 was a banner year for the best handheld gaming consoles. We saw new and updated systems from Asus, MSI and Lenovo. And these weren’t just spec bumps, as …

7 hours ago · Handheld gaming has been popular since Nintendo launched the Game Boy in 1989, but we’re currently living through a golden era. After several false dawns, companies are …

Nov 7, 2025 · To help you narrow things down, we’ve spent months researching the best handheld gaming consoles and testing several top contenders. Here are the ones we like the …

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If you want a dedicated handheld console, you can buy a portable game console with a built-in screen, such as the well-known Nintendo Switch. Alternatively, you can turn your smartphone …

Nov 20, 2025 · Small, portable, and powerful, gaming handhelds are easy to throw in a bag and pull out on a train, on a plane, or even just out in the world, so you can play games without a …

Nov 25, 2025 · At CNET, I’ve reviewed mobile gaming and handhelds going back to the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita, through the launch of the iPhone and iPad, and up to the Switch 2 …

Sep 30, 2025 · Handheld consoles are fantastic if you're looking to save money and still get a high-quality gaming experience, but that doesn't always mean they are cheaper than a home …

Aug 1, 2025 · We know what's good and what's coming up. So with that said, these are the five handheld gaming devices we would recommend buying right now.