CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories

CES 2025 featured exciting new consoles and accessories, including a glimpse of a potential Nintendo Switch 2 (though unconfirmed by Nintendo) and significant advancements in handheld gaming technology.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Expansion

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building on the previously released DualSense controller and console covers, the new additions boast a sophisticated black finish and premium detailing. The lineup 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 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. This 8-inch device boasts VRR1 support, adjustable triggers, hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud save and remote play functionality with PCs. Full Steam ecosystem integration is a key feature.

Launching in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, a Windows version will precede it in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also announced plans to expand SteamOS compatibility 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 continued success of the Nintendo Switch fueled speculation about a Switch 2 reveal at CES 2025, although Nintendo itself has yet to confirm any such announcement.