A lot of games still left to test. 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 ...

Hands holding a Nintendo Switch Lite displaying Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the screen. - Daniel VG/Shutterstock Cheap handheld gaming consoles are one of the best options for gamers who think ...

Discover the creators of the popular Steam Deck handheld console and find out where the devices are made and assembled.

What if your next gaming device could redefine how, where, and what you play? The handheld gaming market has exploded in recent years, offering a dazzling array of options that cater to every type of ...

The Steam Deck OLED review positions Valve handheld 2026 as a major leap in portable PC gaming, thanks to its 7.4-inch HDR OLED display. The vibrant colors, deep blacks, and 90Hz refresh rate ...

Handheld gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck look amazing in 2026—but are they really worth it? Before ...

The Nintendo 3DS is celebrating its 15-year anniversary today, March 27, 2025. Below, we look back at its design philosophy and how it differs from modern-day handheld counterparts like the Switch and ...

Steam Deck performance tips for 2026, minor setting tweaks, strong cross-gen games, and retro emulation on the go.

Valve is entering the console wars in a pleasantly bizarre and flashback-y fashion. The original vision for Steam Machines never took off, but years later, the company scored a hit with Steam Deck, a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As a lead player in the gaming industry, Nintendo has been around for over four decades, and yet its most popular systems are handheld devices ...

When you think of gaming PCs, you almost inevitably think of Windows-based hardware. However, Valve is hoping to change that mindset with the unveiling of the Steam Machine. It might even change your ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...