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 potential Nintendo Switch successor.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Lineup

Sony expanded its popular Midnight Black PS5 collection with a range of stylish new accessories. The sleek, black aesthetic complements the existing DualSense controller and console covers. 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 on 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. Boasting an 8-inch screen with VRR1 support and innovative TrueStrike controllers, this device offers seamless integration with the Steam ecosystem, including cloud saves and remote play functionality.

The SteamOS version launches 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 announced plans to expand SteamOS support to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Headliners

Other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The show also saw persistent rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2, though Nintendo remained officially silent. The handheld gaming category continues to attract significant innovation and attention.