W e're all familiar with handheld game systems, namely ones like the DS and PSP.Now with the Switch 2 and Steam Deck, the gap between handhelds and home consoles is so thin it might as well not exist.

If you want to play great games away from your couch or desk, handheld consoles are finally worth buying. The Steam Deck is our favorite on-the-go gaming device.

We curated a list of the best portable gaming consoles you can buy, from the mighty Steam Deck to the ultimate powerhouse, ...

Thanks to devices like the Steam Deck, we're in a new golden age of handheld gaming, but that doesn't mean we can't still look for great ideas in the past.

The Retropian handheld console has 10,000+ classic games pre-loaded, and it's only $80. News. ... That’s why third-party portable consoles are finally becoming more popular.

A more expensive price tag for the ROG Xbox Ally has been leaking for its upcoming release, which is expected to happen ...

It's certainly nice to have options, but by the end of 2025, you might find yourself overwhelmed by all the handheld consoles you can choose from – and why you might opt for each type.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will have to wait, as I've been gaming on a PS Vita in 2025 despite it being over a decade old, and it still holds up as one of the greatest handheld consoles around.

The PS2 was the fastest console to sell 100 million units and remains one of the best-selling consoles of all time, with over 158 million units sold. PlayStation 3 ...

A console handheld that can play Xbox games would be another vehicle by which the Xbox ecosystem can find a home. For Sony a dedicated handheld console would be an extension of the PlayStation Portal.

Based on the cultural impact, reception, and nostalgia, these are all the PlayStation consoles ranked from worst to best. 7. PSP ... The first PlayStation handheld had an uphill battle to climb.