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Hands on with the Acer Predator Atlas 7
I tried Acer's new 7-inch gaming handheld at IFA 2026 — this might be the sweet spot

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

Acer's Predator Atlas 7 wants to offer flagship handheld performance in a more compact 7-inch form factor.

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Acer Project DualPlay Mini
I tested Acer's wild Project DualPlay Mini — and it's a gaming handheld and laptop in one gadget

By Jason England Last updated

I tested Acer’s Project DualPlay Mini. With an 8-inch flip-and-swivel screen and a physical QWERTY keyboard, here's why this is a handheld to keep an eye on.

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Evercade Nexus handheld device on a grey background
I tried the ultimate retro games handheld — and this device is a throwback in more ways than one

By Rory Mellon Published

I went hands-on with the upcoming Evercade Nexus, and this retro handheld reminds me of a time when gaming was a lot simpler.

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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20
I tested the $1,299 ROG Xbox Ally X20 — with that OLED display, the $300 price hike is surprisingly palatable

By Jason England Published

The ROG Xbox Ally X20 now has an official price and while slightly high, this is a limited edition handheld with a gorgeous OLED display.

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Maingear MG-1 gaming PC review unit in action
I’m a PC hardware reviewer — here are the 3 best ways to get into PC gaming in 2026 without spending a fortune

By Tony Polanco Published

PC gaming is more expensive in 2026, but these 3 realistic paths make it possible to start without overspending. Here's what they are.

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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
I played on MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ while traveling around the world, and it is a true next generation gaming handheld with one fatal flaw

By Jason England Published

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Pricey gaming greatness

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Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 and MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
'I did not say it's coming': We spoke to AMD VP David McAfee about bringing FSR 4.1 to Ryzen handhelds to catch up to Intel Arc G3

By Jason England Published

AMD needs to catch up, fast

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Paul Antill holding the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ up for the camera at Computex 2026
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for — here’s why

By Tony Polanco Published

Computex 2026 had a nice showing of upcoming gaming handhelds. While they were all great, this one stood out as the best of the best.

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MSI Claw 8AI+ - MSI Center
The Steam Deck price hike and MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ Best Buy leak are just more evidence that handheld PC prices are out of control

By Lloyd Coombes Published

Handheld PC prices keep climbing, and that’s setting a worrying precedent for the industry.

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Hands-on with the Ayaneo Pocket Play at Computex 2026
I just found the Sony Xperia Play tribute I've been dreaming of — this retro gaming handheld takes me back to 2012

By Sanuj Bhatia Published

The Ayaneo Pocket Play combines a sliding design with modern Android hardware, and it instantly reminded me of Sony's iconic Xperia Play.

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