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3 upgrades I want to see from gaming handhelds in 2025
By Tony Polanco published
2025 will surely see a slew of new gaming handhelds hit the market. Here are 3 improvements we hope to see.

I finally got a Steam Deck and I like it even better than my Nintendo Switch — here's why
By Rory Mellon published
I just got hands-on with the Steam Deck OLED for the first time — and it even beats the hype.

Forget Nintendo Switch 2 — Valve just starting selling refurbished Steam Deck OLED consoles for $110 less
By Jeff Parsons published
These certified refurbished Steam Deck OLED models start at $439 in the U.S. and £389 in the U.K.

Asus ROG Ally may get a major upgrade thanks to the Steam Deck — here's what's coming
By Darragh Murphy published
Valve's Steam Deck may not be the only gaming handheld officially running SteamOS, as new "Powered by SteamOS" guidelines suggest it will run on more consoles.

This is the one Black Friday deal I'm buying after getting a Steam Deck OLED
By Rory Mellon published
I just got a Steam Deck OLED — and this SanDisk microSD Black Friday deal has now shot to the very top of my Amazon wishlist.

Valve reportedly reviving the Steam Controller — here's all the details
By Scott Younker published
Valve is reportedly manufacturing a Steam Controller sequel and possibly a headset

The 5 biggest gaming trends I think we’ll see over the next decade — from the end of Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2 to 8K and the PS6
By Dave Meikleham published
Xbox hasn’t got much left in the tank. Nintendo will be handheld-only from here on out. 8K gaming will finally become a thing on consoles. Brace yourself for some spicy takes.

Valve discusses plans for new Steam Deck models and it's good news for consumers
By Scott Younker published
In an interview, Valve employees reiterated that there won't be yearly Steam Decks.

I’ve been playing this ‘unsupported’ game on my Steam Deck OLED — don’t believe the skeptics
By Dave LeClair last updated
Valve lists Horizon: Forbidden West as 'unsupported' on Steam Deck, but I wholeheartedly disagree — after playing it for hours.

I turned the Asus ROG Ally X into a Steam Deck — it proves Windows 11 kills power and battery life
By Jason England published
SteamOS is officially coming to the Asus ROG Ally X, but I got impatient and installed it early. Here are the results, and why it proves Windows 11 should not be used on any gaming handheld.
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