CES 2025 saw a strong showing for handheld gaming, with new consoles and accessories taking center stage. A purported Nintendo Switch 2 replica even made private appearances, fueling speculation, though Nintendo remained officially silent.

New Consoles and Accessories at CES 2025

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Collection Expands

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building on the previously released DualSense controller and console covers, the new accessories boast a deep black finish and sleek design details. The collection includes:

• DualSense Edge wireless controller: $199.99 USD
• PlayStation Elite wireless headset: $149.99 USD
• PlayStation Explore wireless earbuds: $199.99 USD
• PlayStation Portal remote player: $199.99 USD

Pre-orders begin January 16th, 2025, at 10 am local time, with a release date of February 20th, 2025. Availability may vary by region; check with your local retailer.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on the Go

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld (per Lenovo's January 7th, 2025 press release). This 8-inch device boasts VRR support, adjustable trigger switches, hall-effect joysticks, and cloud saves for seamless PC integration. Remote Play functionality allows streaming games from your PC.

Full access to the Steam ecosystem—library, cloud, chat, recording—is included, along with automatic system updates.

The SteamOS version launches in May 2025 at $499.99 USD. A Windows version will precede it, launching in January 2025 at $729.99 USD. Valve also announced they are working on broader SteamOS handheld compatibility, releasing a beta for testing.

The Lenovo Legion Go S represents a significant step forward for SteamOS handheld adoption.

Beyond the Handheld Hype

While handhelds dominated headlines, other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop, made partially from recycled materials. The continued success of the Nintendo Switch fueled much speculation regarding a potential Switch 2 reveal at CES 2025, though unofficial sightings of a replica remain unconfirmed by Nintendo.