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. Key announcements included Sony's expansion of its PS5 Midnight Black collection and Lenovo's entry into the SteamOS handheld market.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Lineup
Sony unveiled a stylish range of Midnight Black accessories for the PS5, expanding on its existing DualSense controller and console covers. The new additions boast a sophisticated black finish and premium detailing. The 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 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. This 8-inch device boasts VRR1 support, TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud save and remote play functionality with PCs.
The Legion Go S provides full access to the Steam ecosystem, including the Steam library, cloud, chat, and game recording features. System updates are handled directly through SteamOS.
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 announced plans to expand SteamOS support to other handheld devices.
Other Notable CES 2025 Announcements
Beyond these major announcements, other companies showcased new products. Nvidia revealed the RTX 50-series graphics cards, and Acer unveiled the Aspire Vero 16, an eco-friendly laptop made with recycled materials. While rumors circulated about a private showing of a Nintendo Switch 2 replica, official confirmation from Nintendo remains pending.
