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Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED battery test — there’s a clear winner, and it's not the gaming handheld I expected
By Rory Mellon published
I put the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Steam Deck OLED to the test to determine which gaming handheld offers better battery life.

The ROG Xbox Ally is a 'Steam Deck disguised as an Xbox,' and now it's $150 cheaper than Valve's handheld
By Tony Polanco last updated
If you've had your eye on the Asus ROG Xbox Ally, then you can save $100 right now thanks to this Amazon deal.

Lenovo Legion Go 2 gets a SteamOS upgrade — but will it still be worth the price?
By Darragh Murphy published
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with SteamOS is official, and it aims to fix the biggest problem with the original premium gaming handheld: Windows 11.

I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this is what I expect in 2026
By Tony Polanco published
2025 was a substantial year for gaming handhelds, and 2026 should be almost as groundbreaking. Here are some developments we expect to see next year.

15 best Steam Deck games to play first — here's my top picks
By Tony Polanco last updated
If you just got a Steam Deck and don't know which games to play first, we're here to help you pick the best ones for your new handheld.

I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this was my favorite of 2025
By Tony Polanco published
In 2025, several notable gaming handhelds were released, but only one ran on SteamOS. Here's why the Legion Go S with SteamOS is my favorite handheld of 2025.

Valve quietly discontinues its most affordable Steam Deck
By Alyse Stanley published
Valve has discontinued its most affordable Steam Deck.

Nintendo Switch 2 vs Steam Deck OLED — I took both on a trip to determine the best gaming handheld
By Rory Mellon published
I packed both Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck OLED in my luggage on a recent trip to decide which handheld is the top pick.
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