Handheld gaming PCs got a lot more expensive this year, and it’s not a small bump. The Steam Deck OLED jumped from $549 to $789 for the 512GB model. The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ launched at $1,799. The ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle is landing north of $2,000. If you’ve been holding off on…
Handheld gaming PCs got a lot more expensive this year, and it’s not a small bump. The Steam Deck OLED jumped from $549 to $789 for the 512GB model. The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ launched at $1,799. The ROG Xbox Ally X20 bundle is landing north of $2,000. If you’ve been holding off on…
AYANEO is bringing back its smallest handheld, and this time it’s not playing it safe. The Pocket Micro 2 ditches the MediaTek chip from the original and switches to Snapdragon, while nearly doubling the battery capacity. AYANEO confirmed the device this week and locked in a full reveal livestream for June 26. If you own…
Valve pushed SteamOS 3.8 to the stable channel, and it is the biggest update the operating system has gotten in over a year. The headline is initial Steam Machine support, but Steam Deck owners get fresh BIOS updates, real WiFi and Bluetooth fixes, and a Desktop Mode that finally runs on Wayland. Here is what…
Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 SteamOS edition is hitting shelves this month at $1,199. The Windows version launched last year. Now Lenovo ships the same hardware with SteamOS preinstalled, no Windows license, and a lower price tag. Here’s what actually changed and whether it’s worth your money. What the SteamOS Edition Comes With The Legion Go…
Valve raised the price of the Steam Deck OLED by as much as 46% in late May 2026. If you were planning to buy one, here’s exactly what it costs now, why Valve did it, and which handhelds are worth your money instead. The New Steam Deck OLED Prices Both Steam Deck OLED models went…
Forza Horizon 6 launched May 19, 2026, set across Japan’s open world with over 550 cars. It’s Steam Deck Verified, which sounds like it should just work. The reality: it runs, but the default settings are a mess. You’ll need about five minutes of tweaking to get a smooth experience. Here’s exactly what to change….
Acer announced two gaming handhelds at Computex 2026: the Nitro Blaze Link and the Predator Atlas 8. They represent two very different approaches, one targets budget buyers who want cloud gaming, the other targets enthusiasts who want the most powerful handheld available. Nitro Blaze Link, Under $200, Cloud Gaming Only The Nitro Blaze Link is…
Lenovo confirmed the Legion Go 2 with SteamOS as a launch option, releasing this month at $1,199. This makes it the first major non-Valve device to officially ship with SteamOS, and it changes the competitive picture for the Steam Deck. What Is the Legion Go 2 with SteamOS? The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is a…
Valve raised Steam Deck prices on May 27, 2026 with no public announcement. The 512GB OLED jumped from $549 to $789. The 1TB OLED went from $649 to $949. That is a $240 to $300 increase overnight, roughly 50 percent, and it changes the competitive picture for every gaming handheld on the market. Here is…