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I test gaming handhelds for a living — and this is what I expect in 2026
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
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
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
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
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.
Microsoft promises to improve PC gaming in 2026, but will it be enough to topple Steam?
Microsoft has improved gaming on Windows this year but it has even bigger plans for 2026.
I was stoked for the Steam Machine — but this one thing could be a deal-breaker
The Steam Machine's potential price could be damaging. Here's what we think Valve's gaming device will cost and how that could sway or deter customers.
The PlayStation Portal is finally useful — and it’s also $20 off for Black Friday
The PlayStation Portal can now stream thousands of PlayStation games, and it's also on sale for $20 off thanks to this Black Friday deal.
