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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nearly two decades after the rise and fall of the UMPC category, handheld computers with x86 processors are having a moment. But most modern handhelds that fit that description are made for PC gaming.

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 ...

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 ...