<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Handheld-gaming ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:19:52 +0000 en <![CDATA[ '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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/i-did-not-say-its-coming-we-spoke-to-amd-vp-david-mcafee-about-bringing-fsr-4-to-ryzen-handhelds-to-catch-up-to-intel-arc-g3 bryiTwnwjQpuQysdLMiNcm Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:19:52 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:30:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for — here’s why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/the-msi-claw-8-ex-ai-is-the-gaming-handheld-ive-been-waiting-for-heres-why j6g4xYfBXqkRbKS5KF33VP Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/the-steam-deck-price-hike-and-msis-new-claw-8-ex-ai-best-buy-leak-are-just-more-evidence-that-handheld-pc-prices-are-out-of-control DTfcqeGAkmZhr52svFgPFB Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:57:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just found the Sony Xperia Play tribute I've been dreaming of — this retro gaming handheld takes me back to 2012 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/this-retro-gaming-handheld-is-the-modern-xperia-play-tribute-ive-been-waiting-for-i-went-hands-on-at-computex-2026 qVrwNaDBXPytwNpRYGSPmK Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:37:30 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:37:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Acer Predator Atlas 8, and played a game Intel told me not to — the numbers are staggering ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/acer-predator-atlas-8-hands-on-review bKwkW9BCYw2uvRkeREt4d Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:16:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tried Asus’ upgraded Xbox Ally X20 for ROG’s 20th anniversary — and it isn’t just another special edition handheld ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-hands-on-review MJK3DRyiPsVJBYqSbRUK36 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:59:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — it leaves ROG Xbox Ally in the dust with breakthrough Intel Arc G3 power ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ex-ai-plus-hands-on-review Rs3hjU8yr6RDHUj6hEc9Q9 Sun, 31 May 2026 05:25:11 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:53:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dodge the Steam Deck price hike with my top alternatives from just $599 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/dodge-the-steam-deck-price-hike-with-my-top-alternatives-from-just-usd599 w2aXmtVhkJofwCefBBfc3c Thu, 28 May 2026 16:38:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel Arc G3 is here to shake up handheld gaming, and AMD should be terrified — Acer Predator Atlas 8, a new MSI Claw and more launching soon ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/intel-arc-g3-is-here-to-shake-up-handheld-gaming-and-amd-should-be-terrified-acer-predator-atlas-8-is-the-first-out-the-gate wHpxukJ3tFSG2ysvbF7DBm Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:05:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck OLED is finally back in stock with 'updated pricing' you are not going to like ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-oled-is-finally-back-in-stock-with-updated-pricing-you-are-not-going-to-like ir6EabEstDFvFUWFRGDhyE Wed, 27 May 2026 19:34:50 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:58:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Asus ROG Xbox Ally just dropped to $499 ahead of Memorial Day — get $100 off right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/the-asus-rog-xbox-ally-just-dropped-to-usd499-ahead-of-memorial-day-get-usd100-off-right-now uHfhvzE9jNg6tV56njfV3F Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve is 'hard at work' on Steam Deck 2, but Steam Machine and Steam Frame are held hostage by AI gold rush ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/valve-is-hard-at-work-on-steam-deck-2-but-steam-machine-and-steam-frame-are-held-hostage-by-ai-gold-rush 2xyTpn9e7hfsDp6z3WgknR Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:11:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Panther Lake handhelds could put AMD on notice, but there’s a big hurdle to overcome ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/panther-lake-handhelds-could-put-amd-on-notice-but-theres-a-big-hurdle-to-overcome EWdyJ5i8UTUKWnccq4TFmZ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out, AMD — Intel’s Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme handheld chips expected for Computex reveal ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/watch-out-amd-intels-arc-g3-and-arc-g3-extreme-handheld-chips-expected-for-computex-reveal zYY6Jr37iARBEd6kNn96Mc Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:21:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Handheld gaming prices are out of control — 3 models for 2026 I recommend under $700 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/handheld-gaming-prices-are-out-of-control-heres-how-to-find-an-affordable-model-in-2026 K49QRdZrGQCdr3gsX384mS Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went hands-on with Lenovo’s concept handheld — and it’s both awesome and weird ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/i-went-hands-on-with-lenovos-concept-handheld-and-its-both-awesome-and-weird N8awFuhkoRKyxsambfwcHK Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck is getting a $100 price hike in Japan — is the US next? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-is-getting-a-usd100-price-hike-in-japan-is-the-us-next qbD33JPTsVm5JCin7Z7pZN Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:26:24 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:32:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can’t find a Steam Deck? Here are 3 handhelds you can buy right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/cant-find-a-steam-deck-here-are-3-handhelds-you-can-buy-right-now HPxv77sgsCNsU54dzNksBU Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Steam Deck OLED restock: I'm tracking all inventory so you don't have to ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/steam-deck-oled-restock-im-tracking-all-inventory-so-you-dont-have-to hJumZnJCWYgEws2uauLduV Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:47:55 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:37:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel Core G3 ‘Panther Lake’ handheld chips reportedly delayed — here’s why that’s bad news for gamers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/intel-core-g3-panther-lake-handheld-chips-reportedly-delayed-heres-why-thats-bad-news-for-gamers EGRiNA33we4jY9c8wTKVoQ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:43:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ AMD is cooked: Intel has ‘more planned’ for Core Ultra Series 3 in gaming handhelds — XeSS 3 multi-frame generation could be huge ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/amd-is-cooked-intel-has-more-planned-for-core-ultra-series-3-in-gaming-handhelds-xess-3-multi-frame-generation-could-be-huge ZhGdTaTSHtK5VrHaJm7Hya Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:35:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED battery test — there’s a clear winner, and it's not the gaming handheld I expected ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-oled-battery-test-theres-a-clear-winner-and-its-not-the-gaming-handheld-i-expected Li4ZskKeC9YREWXY3rL37c Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The ROG Xbox Ally is a 'Steam Deck disguised as an Xbox,' and now it's $150 cheaper than Valve's handheld ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/act-fast-the-rog-xbox-ally-is-currently-usd100-off-at-amazon 54SzuTuEHJhBHa9YNftfLV Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:57:24 +0000 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:47:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets a SteamOS upgrade — but will it still be worth the price? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-gets-a-steamos-upgrade-but-will-it-still-be-worth-the-price ZiBHSLy38jVbma4XWMRrJn Sun, 11 Jan 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this is what I expect in 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/i-test-gaming-handhelds-for-a-living-and-this-is-what-i-expect-in-2026 NGc5YW4Mrs6Gi9y9UiJpfa Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this was my favorite of 2025 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/i-test-gaming-handhelds-for-a-living-and-this-was-my-favorite-of-2025 TW8NF6YQnFuF4fb3qHkn7g Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 15 best Steam Deck games to play first — here's my top picks ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/15-steam-deck-games-to-play-first-heres-my-top-picks TC35rKwfRJAj9LpgoYCyWQ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:15:00 +0000 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:18:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Valve quietly discontinues its most affordable Steam Deck ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/valve-quietly-discontinues-its-most-affordable-steam-deck Vn3mFDyC56AcPBiET9HufJ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:55:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED — I took both on a trip to determine the best gaming handheld ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-oled-i-took-both-on-a-trip-to-determine-the-best-gaming-handheld bMETZFbiyVreBpA7ZyKnAZ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft promises to improve PC gaming in 2026, but will it be enough to topple Steam? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/pc-gaming/microsoft-promises-to-improve-pc-gaming-in-2026-but-will-it-be-enough-to-topple-steam wsq2JNBXNTjMf4JLM5oWw6 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:57:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Whoa! The ROG Xbox Ally just dropped to its lowest price ever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/whoa-the-rog-xbox-ally-just-dropped-to-its-lowest-price-ever FJMNMwZuoFnj2XdMxDjSEZ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:58:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was stoked for the Steam Machine — but this one thing could be a deal-breaker ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/i-was-stoked-for-the-steam-machine-but-this-one-thing-could-be-a-deal-breaker xRtxYqnbfD5tZE5SsBNQo3 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Steam Deck! This Black Friday deal just slashed $250 off the Legion Go S with SteamOS ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/forget-steam-deck-this-black-friday-deal-just-slashed-usd250-off-the-legion-go-s-with-steamos EwMKheaFREXnGHmdcNm9JN Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:17:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ The PlayStation Portal is finally useful — and it’s also $20 off for Black Friday ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/playstation/the-playstation-portal-is-finally-useful-and-its-also-usd20-off-for-black-friday MHEtvVPRjKARxRvtBFKY7N Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:18:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I played Metroid Prime 4 and this Switch 2 shooter was absolutely worth the wait ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/i-played-metroid-prime-4-and-this-switch-2-shooter-was-absolutely-worth-the-wait W8N5AYCFzj9UfdeKsio5vm Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to improve Wi-Fi performance on gaming handhelds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/how-to-improve-wifi-performance-on-gaming-handhelds qu5GwZcpmfHW27D2cT4hDf Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Xbox boss defends ROG Xbox Ally X's $999 price tag claiming it delivers 'value' to gamers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/xbox-boss-defends-rog-xbox-ally-xs-usd999-price-tag-claiming-it-delivers-value-to-gamers vSYXjvWa7GJV882QxVVdua Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:22:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ After trying out Gaming Copilot on the ROG Xbox Ally, I’m not sold yet — but I see the potential ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/after-trying-out-gaming-copilot-on-the-rog-xbox-ally-im-not-sold-yet-but-i-see-the-potential fsYvTBtyf8b3YMoDxti4RK Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The ROG Xbox Ally is a Steam Deck disguised as an Xbox — so why is it $600? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/rog-xbox-ally-review nGgqGpWiL9CC4J2tHTsWSA Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:51:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent 5,000 miles gaming on the ROG Xbox Ally X — it’s incredible, but something doesn’t add up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/rog-xbox-ally-x-review dRBC7M5kYnJWdGPjXnKvzN Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Intel Panther Lake could power the future of handheld gaming — here's why AMD should be nervous ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/forget-amd-heres-why-intel-panther-lake-could-fuel-the-future-of-handheld-gaming UDU2oKiGABWiQrXUY5ch2f Sat, 11 Oct 2025 04:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Legion Go 2 vs. Legion Go S: Which handheld should you buy? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/legion-go-2-vs-legion-go-s-which-handheld-should-you-buy keK54eFZRLQLkkivMqpfdJ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm sorry but the ROG Xbox Ally is way too expensive — and it makes the Steam Deck look like a bargain ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/im-sorry-but-the-rog-xbox-ally-is-way-too-expensive-and-it-makes-the-steam-deck-look-like-a-bargain a7aS6nh2snMKgVddP2AQpa Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where to buy ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally — pre-orders are now live ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/where-to-buy-rog-xbox-ally-x vwS8TL574FAnuRGdSwX8PN Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:10:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Asus ROG Xbox Ally price and preorder date leaked by UK retail employee — and it's not as expensive as we thought ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-price-and-preorder-date-leaked-by-uk-retail-employee-and-its-not-as-expensive-as-we-thought ChiRfazzu3472qGpyCHGQT Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:11:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Nintendo Switch 2 — get the LCD Steam Deck for $80 off right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/forget-nintendo-switch-2-get-the-lcd-steam-deck-for-usd80-off-right-now P9wJYKs8bBGLFHoqcQ6BJ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:31:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ MSI Claw A8 review: Ryzen Z2 Extreme dominates, but at what cost? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-a8-review eu8rhtkxrZo49cosAmpm66 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:59:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:51:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Netbooks are back, baby! And that’s not even the weirdest part of this gaming handheld hybrid ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/netbooks-are-back-baby-and-thats-not-even-the-weirdest-part-of-this-gaming-handheld-hybrid YxwJDoFEPH7hixKpgMfn3R Sun, 07 Sep 2025 09:17:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 review — A great handheld hampered by its steep price ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-review ktPiW3RKe8Ehedyc5iCsMh Fri, 05 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:51:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lenovo Legion Go 2 images just leaked — here’s what they tell us ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-images-just-leaked-heres-what-they-tell-us 4KWACkWUUKubp25ydsuzpX Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:47:56 +0000