All articles tagged with #handheld consoles
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Time Extension
The resale value of second-hand Nintendo 3DS consoles has surged in 2025, with some units selling for up to 76% more than their original launch price, driven by nostalgia, unique features, and retro gaming appeal.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Xbox is raising its Game Pass subscription prices ahead of the launch of new Xbox handheld consoles, with tiered plans now costing more and offering varying game libraries and benefits. This follows recent price hikes for Xbox Series S and X consoles, which were attributed to macroeconomic factors. The new handhelds, developed in partnership with Asus, are set to release on October 16, with prices starting at $599.99 for the standard model and $999.99 for the Xbox ROG Ally X.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Eurogamer
Preorders for Xbox's new handheld consoles, ROG Ally and Ally X, will open on August 20th during Gamescom, with prices starting at €599. The devices, powered by Windows 11, offer access to a wide gaming library and are expected to be available in October. Attendees at Gamescom will be able to try them out, along with demos of popular games.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by GamesRadar+
Nintendo's former PR manager Krysta Yang revealed that the rise of mobile gaming was the only time she saw genuine fear from Nintendo executives, as they worried about losing their dominance in the handheld market to smartphones. The launch of the Nintendo Switch later revitalized handheld gaming, but the shift to mobile was a significant moment of concern for the company.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by GAMINGbible
Microsoft's collaboration with ASUS introduces the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, handheld systems running Windows 11 that can play games from Steam, Xbox, and potentially PlayStation libraries through a technical loophole, allowing PlayStation titles like Uncharted and The Last of Us to be playable on Xbox-branded devices, though official release dates are not yet confirmed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gizmodo
Sony has updated the PlayStation Portal to function as a cloud-streaming device, allowing PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers to stream a limited catalog of PS5 games without needing a PS5 console. This update, still in beta, requires a solid internet connection for optimal performance. Despite the new functionality, the Portal has limitations, such as the inability to stream PS4 or PS3 games and a restricted game library. This move comes as Sony attempts to compete in the growing handheld gaming market, where devices like the Steam Deck and Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 are gaining traction.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Gizmodo
Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus and controversial defense contractor, is now selling a $200 Game Boy-like handheld called the ModRetro Chromatic. The device supports Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and indie cartridges, featuring a backlit display, scratch-resistant screen, and USB-C video out. Despite its appealing features, purchasing it means supporting Luckey, known for his far-right political support and military contracting work. The Chromatic is available for preorder and expected to be sold by Christmas.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Polygon
Nintendo has shut down the online servers for the beloved Nintendo 3DS handheld console, marking the end of its online functionality and prompting heartfelt tributes from fans on social media. The 3DS, known for its innovative 3D graphics and stellar game library, has been a fan favorite for years. Alongside the 3DS, Nintendo also ceased service for the Wii U servers, signaling the end of an era for both consoles. Despite the shutdown, fans are finding ways to keep the consoles alive in their hearts, even if it means resorting to unofficial methods.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lifehacker
CES 2024 showcased a range of innovative gaming tech, including Razer's haptic feedback cushion for gaming chairs, Hyperkin's handheld Mega 95 for playing old Sega cartridges, MSI's upcoming gaming handheld, ASUS's compact yet powerful ROG NUC gaming PC, and Hyte's Keeb TKL keyboard with unique features. Additionally, Hyperkin introduced the DuchesS controller and the WowCube, a Rubik's Cube-like gaming device with four screens.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hardware Times
The ASUS ROG Ally handheld console manages impressive gaming performance with Raytracing enabled, touching close to 60 FPS on Doom Eternal with RT pushed up to ultra at 1080p. The device also performs well on other games like Minecraft, Portal RTX, Forza Horizon 5, Quake 2 RTX, and Cyberpunk 2077, although running it without being plugged in would heavily impact the battery life. Overall, the ROG Ally is a neat handheld console with Raytracing capabilities for gaming on the move.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo
Microsoft developers created a basic version of Windows optimized for handheld gaming consoles like the Steam Deck during a hackathon last September. The developers worked with a separate community of developers to create Steam Deck controls for Windows and showed how they could get Windows to run with a custom UI inside Valve’s popular handheld. The presentation mentions a minimum product would need your basics, like a suitable touch keyboard, UI scaling, control mapping, and a “robust launcher” for quickly accessing games. While there is no official word on whether Microsoft is working on a UI specifically for handheld gaming consoles, the market is currently booming with new products supporting cloud-based gaming on the go, and there is certainly a demand for more handheld console-specific software.