What do you actually want your gaming handheld to do for you? If you told me, “Play Nintendo games,” go buy a Switch 2. If next on your checklist is “Give me the best mix of performance and efficiency ...

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.

Gaming handheld PCs are reshaping how players experience modern games, blending PC power with portable design. Devices like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go allow players to access ...

I tried a Windows handheld PC, and its docking system made it my ideal travel companion ...

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 ...

With its "Panther Lake" Xe graphics cores, Intel's new G3 Series processors are purpose-built for PC gaming handhelds. I tested the flagship G3 Extreme chip inside MSI's spendy Claw 8 EX AI+. What ...

Gaming handhelds are amazing. They make it so much easier to fit all kinds of games into my day. Sadly, they’re less affordable than they’ve ever been — due to an unprecedented, AI-fueled shortage of ...

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 ...