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The OneXSugar Wallet is the first gaming handheld with a folding 8.01-inch OLED screen, announced by One-Netbook, featuring a high-resolution display and standard gaming controls, but its price and performance details remain unknown, raising questions about its market appeal given its innovative design and potential cost.
Valve has announced new hardware including the Steam Frame and Steam Controller but has not provided any details or timeline regarding a potential Steam Deck 2, emphasizing that they are waiting for a significant performance leap before developing a successor, with possibilities including future chips from AMD or Qualcomm.
Installing Bazzite OS on the ROG Xbox Ally X significantly improves game performance and stability in select titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and Hogwarts Legacy, especially in Performance Mode, while also enhancing usability features such as sleep mode.
The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld, featuring a 7-inch Full HD touchscreen, AMD Ryzen Z2 processor, 16GB RAM, and Windows 11, was briefly listed on Amazon ahead of its official reveal at Gamescom 2025, with a new Xbox controller also teased for launch.
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is a compelling gaming handheld that offers good performance, a larger and higher refresh rate screen, and a more Xbox-like control layout, making it a strong alternative to the Steam Deck, despite some compromises like the non-OLED display and noisy fans.
Microsoft's Xbox Ally X handheld allows users to launch Steam and other third-party games natively from its integrated dashboard, offering a unified game library that includes Xbox, Steam, and Epic Games Store titles, accessible via the Windows Game Bar and supporting both native play and cloud streaming.
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is a significant upgrade over its Windows predecessor, offering better performance, a larger and sharper 8-inch screen, and a more comfortable design, making it one of the best gaming handhelds available and earning the Editors' Choice award.
SteamOS outperforms Windows on the Lenovo Legion Go S in both speed and battery life, with benchmarks showing significant improvements in frame rates and power efficiency, making it a more attractive option for gamers despite the lower price point.
Lenovo is set to release the Legion Go S, a budget-friendly gaming handheld that resembles the ASUS ROG Ally and is powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 platform. The device is expected to be more affordable, priced between $399 and $449, by omitting features like detachable sticks and a kickstand found in the original Legion Go. The Legion Go S aims to compete in the growing market of gaming handhelds, offering a more cost-effective option with a similar design to its competitors.
Amazon is offering a 32% discount on the Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld for Cyber Monday, pricing it at $472.97. The Legion Go, a Windows-based device, features an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, a large 8.8" 2560x1600 144Hz display, and detachable controllers. Despite its size and battery life limitations, it is praised for its screen size and performance. While the Asus ROG Ally X is considered the best gaming handheld, it is significantly more expensive. Cyber Monday continues to offer competitive online deals, with Amazon leading the charge.
Best Buy is offering a trade-in deal this Black Friday weekend for upgrading from the ROG Ally to the ROG Ally X, allowing customers to purchase the upgraded handheld gaming device for as low as $469.99, down from its usual $799.99 price. The ROG Ally X features improved performance, better cooling, and enhanced specifications like a larger battery and more RAM. The trade-in value depends on the condition of the device and included accessories, with the offer available until December 31, 2024.
Amazon is offering a 32% discount on the Lenovo Legion Go 512GB gaming handheld for Black Friday, reducing the price to $472.97. The Legion Go, a Windows-based device, features an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, a large 8.8" 2560x1600 144Hz IPS touchscreen, and detachable controllers. Despite its size and battery life limitations, it is praised for its display and performance, making it a strong competitor to the more expensive Asus ROG Ally X.
MSI has announced the Claw 8 AI+ "A2VM," a next-gen gaming handheld featuring Intel Lunar Lake CPUs with advanced CPU cores and Xe2 "Battlemage" graphics. The device boasts an 8" FHD screen, Cooler Boost HyperFlow cooling, and an ergonomic design. It runs on Windows 11 and includes updated MSI Center M software. Pricing and release details are expected closer to the Lunar Lake launch in late Q3 2024.
MSI has announced the Claw 8 AI Plus, a new gaming handheld PC featuring Intel's Lunar Lake chips, an eight-inch 120Hz screen, and an 80Wh battery, matching the Asus ROG Ally X. The device also includes a second USB-C port with Thunderbolt 4 and improved button feel. More details are expected at Computex.
Asus has revealed the full specs for the ROG Ally X, a major revision of its Windows PC gaming handheld, now available for preorder at $800 and set to launch on July 22. The new model addresses previous issues with improved battery life, RAM, storage, ergonomics, cooling, and connectivity, while maintaining the praised Z1 Extreme chipset and 120Hz VRR screen.