Valve might have kicked off the whole portable PC craze with the Steam Deck, but these days it's far from the only game in town. Handheld rigs are popping up everywhere, and the competition is getting ...

The handheld gaming revolution is here, and in 2025, portable PC gaming devices have reached new heights. Once dominated by consoles like the Nintendo Switch, the handheld space is now brimming with ...

When you think of the best gaming handheld devices, your mind might wander to the Game Boy or Nintendo DS you grew up with. But did you know that today’s handhelds let you play blockbuster PC games on ...

Have you ever wondered if a handheld gaming PC could truly rival the seamless experience of a console? Enter the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, a device that boldly claims to merge the best of both worlds.

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. December ...

The RPCS3 have been busy and just recently showcased various improvements to the open source PlayStation 3 emulator running on handheld gaming PCs.

Microsoft is asking a lot to justify the cost of the upgraded APU, redesigned Ally X chassis, and Windows overlay. Though it is, altogether, the best handheld I've ever used, but at a price I find ...

There are a growing number of options for folks looking to purchase a handheld game console with a dual-screen design. But why buy one when you can make your own? The DSpi is a handheld with a ...

Gigabyte is weighing a handheld gaming PC, but it isn’t rushing to join the pile. Speaking with PCWorld at CES 2026, CEO Eddie Lin said it’s still exploring the idea and won’t release a device that ...

Michelle is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor, and has been reviewing games, laptops, phones, and more for over 10 years. She is based in New York City and holds a master's degree from NYU. December ...