Decades after devices like the Sega Game Gear and iconic GameBoy changed video games forever, dedicated gaming handheld devices are making a comeback. While the Steam Deck wasn't the first of the new ...

It isn’t often that something entirely new crops up in the gaming space. Nintendo is the only player still innovating when it comes to handhelds, but even then the evolution from the Wii U in 2012 to ...

Today, during AYANEO's 2025-2026 Strategy Sharing Session, the tech company's CEO, Arthur Zhang, revealed several of the devices AYANEO plans on releasing in the coming months, including mini PCs, a ...

The AYANEO Pocket AIR Mini sets a new bar for what to expect from a budget handheld. This level of performance and build quality in a sub-$100 handheld should have other companies rethinking future ...

Android gaming has come a long way -- long enough to enable you to play some of your PC games on Android devices. Here's how ...

Matthew is the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police. He's been gaming since his first taste of a TI-99 at four years old. Matthew has been an Android user since the HTC Hero and has covered ...

The AYANEO Pocket Vert is an upcoming Android handheld that looks a bit like a Nintendo Game Boy might have if it were released in 2025 rather than 1989. In other words, it’s a vertical device with a ...

Meet AYANEO Pocket VERT, a vertical handheld with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and active cooling, so you play smoother at home or on trips ...

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 ...

Handheld gaming is more crowded than ever, so picking the right device can save you money and frustration. I ranked eight ...

Michelle Ehrhardt is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor. She has a bachelor's degree in history from Earlham College, where she also double majored in theatre. She also holds an MFA in game design ...