Expedition: Handheld is an exploration of all things handheld gaming, from the Steam Deck to any weird little emulator gadget Adam and Russ Crandall from Retro Game Corps can find.

To be clear, either Steam Deck model definitely shows its age in 2026. Many of the most graphically demanding games released ...

Zotac's Zone handheld, launched last year, was an interesting device, with an 800 cd/m² HDR AMOLED display and dual touchpads like the Steam Deck, and it also made use of standard AMD Ryzen laptop ...

The Abxylute E1 is a new budget handheld that can dual-boot Linux and Android. The 3.5-inch display doesn’t have touch support, but Abxylute has a unique software workaround. Early bird pricing is ...

It works on Windows, Linux, and might even work on macOS in the future.

What if the Steam Deck wasn’t the only handheld gaming device redefining portable play? Enter the ROG Xbox Ally, a sleek contender that dares to challenge Valve’s beloved console, particularly for ...

Handheld gaming has been popular since Nintendo launched the Game Boy in 1989, but we’re currently living through a golden ...

Portable PC gaming has rapidly matured, and the Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Ally debate highlights how far handheld gaming has come. These two devices represent different philosophies: Valve prioritizes ...

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 ...

The gaming handheld market in 2025 is more vibrant than ever, offering a wide array of devices tailored to meet the needs of every type of gamer. Whether you are a casual player seeking convenience or ...

Explore how handheld cooling design affects portable gaming thermals, throttling behavior, and sustained FPS to help gamers choose and tune better-performing handheld gaming PCs. Steam Deck - Official ...

From simpler software to better portability, retro handhelds fit the idea of mobile gaming better, while modern Windows-based devices trade comfort and cost for raw power and ecosystem features ...