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 next-generation Nintendo Switch. This year's show saw prominent announcements from Sony and Lenovo, among others.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Collection Expands

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 accessory line, adding to the existing DualSense controller and console covers. The new collection boasts a sophisticated black finish and features premium detailing. The new additions include:

• 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 set for 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. Announced January 7th, 2025, this device boasts an 8-inch screen with VRR1 support, high-quality controllers, and features like cloud saves and remote play. Access to the full Steam ecosystem is a key selling point.

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 its work on bringing SteamOS to other handheld devices.

Beyond Sony and Lenovo: Other CES 2025 Highlights

Other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The continued success of the Nintendo Switch fueled speculation about a potential Switch 2 reveal at CES 2025, though Nintendo remained silent on the matter.