From the Steam Deck OLED to the Nintendo Switch 2, we rank eight major current handheld gaming consoles from worst to best.

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 ...

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

A. Some deem the 70s and 80s as the era of retro games. However, the 90s had some of the best retro consoles come out ...

The 1080p handheld display and consistent docked performance of games that can go up to 4K and run at 120fps have impressed me a lot. The Switch 2 has its limits, for sure, but it definitely feels ...

Now that we're into Cyber Week and the thick of the holiday shopping season, there are going to be a ton of video games on sale. What likely won't be on sale are gaming handhelds. These portable ...

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 consoles have evolved from simple time-killers into powerful gaming systems capable of delivering immersive, console-quality experiences anywhere. Once dominated by basic portable devices, ...

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally is a Windows handheld gaming console focused on comfort, Xbox-style design, and usability. It offers ...

When it comes to handhelds, Nintendo is indisputably the king. They weren't the first in the market—and increasingly good mobile games have carved their own niche too—but there's no doubt that ...