CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and More
CES 2025 featured exciting new consoles and accessories, including a glimpse of a potential Nintendo Switch successor (though unofficially confirmed), alongside new offerings from Sony and Lenovo.
Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Lineup
Sony expanded its popular Midnight Black PS5 collection with a stylish range of new accessories. These complement the existing DualSense controller and console covers, all boasting a sophisticated black finish and premium detailing.
The new additions include:
- 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 variations in availability may apply.
Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld
Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Boasting an 8-inch VRR-compatible screen, adjustable triggers, hall-effect joysticks, and cloud save functionality, the Legion Go S offers seamless integration with the Steam ecosystem.
Key features include access to the full Steam library, cloud saves, Steam chat, and game recording. System updates are handled directly through SteamOS.
The SteamOS version launches in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, while a Windows version will be available earlier in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also announced plans to expand SteamOS support 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. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 prototype circulating at CES 2025 remain unconfirmed by Nintendo. The handheld gaming market continues to thrive, fueled by the ongoing success of the Nintendo Switch and innovative new entries.
