CES 2025 saw a strong showing for handheld gaming, with new consoles and accessories taking center stage. A purported Nintendo Switch 2 replica even made a private appearance, generating considerable buzz.

New Consoles and Accessories at CES 2025

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Collection Expands

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building on the previously released DualSense controller and console covers, this new range boasts a deep black finish with sleek detailing. The collection includes:

• 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 a release date of February 20th, 2025. Availability may vary by region; check your local retailer for details.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on the Go

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld (as per their January 7th, 2025, press release). This 8-inch device boasts VRR1 support, TrueStrike controllers with adjustable triggers and hall-effect joysticks, cloud saves, and remote play functionality. Access to the full Steam ecosystem—library, cloud, chat, recording, and updates—is seamlessly integrated.

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. Separately, Valve announced ongoing work to bring SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Handheld Hype

While handheld devices dominated headlines, other significant announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 showing circulated, but official confirmation remains pending.