Handheld Showdown — which consoles made it to the final four?

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Last week, we launched a new limited series on YouTube called Handheld Showdown, where we compared some of the best handheld console gaming consoles to let you pick which ones move forward in the bracket. You all let your voices be heard, and now, we’re down to the final two match-ups!

This time, matches include the Asus ROG Ally X versus the MSI Claw 8 AI+, and the Steam Deck OLED versus the Lenovo Legion Go S. If you all respond the way you did in the first round of voting, this face-off will be a hot one. This is easily the most contentious handheld battle yet!

Like last time, make sure to watch the latest episode embedded below and vote for which consoles move on to the finals! Please vote and drop your comments in the video or right here in this post. Now, let’s have at it!

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Handheld Showdown originally started with a bracket of eight, as determined by our audience’s ranks and input from our gaming experts.

We’re now down to the final four handhelds and need your help to decide which two will move on to the final round, where we crown the grand champion.

Here are the matches, so please vote for the gaming handheld you think should win in each match-up:

Asus ROG Ally X vs. MSI Claw 8 AI+

While both are Windows handhelds, this match-up is really a duel between AMD and Intel APUs, as one has an advantage in terms of performance. Their different screen sizes and form factors are also worth considering. Deciding a winner might not be so easy.

Steam Deck OLED vs. Lenovo Legion Go S

This match-up features the only two SteamOS handhelds on the market. Lenovo’s handheld is the latest and has an advantage thanks to its larger display and more powerful specs. And though it’s getting old, the Steam Deck OLED is the only handheld in this contest with an OLED panel. Its tried-and-true form factor could also give it an edge.

What happens next?

So those are the match-ups we have for this latest round of Handheld Showdown!

After you’ve voted, make sure to share this story with the folks in your gaming circles so that the best picks move on. Also, come back next week to vote in the final round!

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Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.

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