CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories
CES 2025 highlighted significant developments in handheld gaming, featuring new consoles and accessories alongside whispers of a potential Nintendo Switch successor. The show saw prominent announcements from Sony and Lenovo, alongside intriguing rumors surrounding Nintendo.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Lineup
Sony expanded its popular Midnight Black PS5 collection with a range of stylish new accessories. These additions maintain the sleek, dark aesthetic of the original DualSense controller and console covers. The new lineup 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 set for February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary.
Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld
Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, a groundbreaking handheld gaming device powered by Valve's SteamOS. Announced on January 7th, 2025, the Legion Go S is the first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Key features include:
- 8-inch screen with VRR1 support
- Fused TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks
- Steam Cloud saves and Remote Play functionality
Full access to the Steam ecosystem is provided, including the Steam library, cloud saves, chat, and game recording. The device will launch in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, with a Windows version available earlier in January at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed plans to expand SteamOS support to other handheld devices.
Beyond Sony and Lenovo: Other CES 2025 Highlights
Numerous other companies showcased their latest innovations at CES 2025. Nvidia revealed the RTX 50-series graphics card, and Acer unveiled the eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. While rumors circulated about a private showing of a Nintendo Switch 2 prototype, official confirmation from Nintendo remains pending. The handheld gaming sector continues to be a key area of innovation and competition.
