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When you think of the best gaming handheld devices, your mind might wander to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS you grew up with. But did you know that today’s handhelds let you play blockbuster PC games on ...

Once relegated to Nintendo, handheld gaming now encompasses nearly every major game company and has grown into something ...

Not since the Nintendo DS days has handheld gaming been such a daily driver for me as it was with the Steam Deck and then the ...

Tired of being forced to sit by your computer if you want to play your favorite games? A portable PC like the Steam Deck is a great alternative. But that’s not the only gig in town. The ASUS ROG Xbox ...

This year marks the first time all three major gaming hardware companies — Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft — have handheld devices on the market. But they're all very different. Which one is right for ...

I’ve loved gaming, and particularly gaming handhelds, all of my life. I grew up with every variation of the Game Boy and Sega Game Gear, and more. At CNET, I’ve reviewed mobile gaming and handhelds ...

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Portable gaming consoles have exploded in popularity, offering console-quality experiences in the palm of your hand. But what many gamers may not realize is that these devices aren’t just for solo ...

The war between portable and mobile gaming rages on, and 2026 might mark the end of phone games, especially amid declining ...

While there are some impressive handheld video game consoles out there, there's far more that absolutely failed — these five ...