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Intel Panther Lake handheld gaming devices featuring Core G3 series processor with Arc B380 GPU, 14 cores, XeSS AI upscaling, launching Q2 2026 to compete with AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme

Panther Lake Handheld: Can Intel Finally Beat AMD?

Intel is making its most serious push yet into the handheld gaming market with a dedicated Panther Lake handheld platform. After struggling to gain traction with Meteor Lake and achieving modest success with Lunar Lake, the company has announced a…

Anbernic RG DS four color options - white, transparent, turquoise blue, and red black - budget dual-screen handheld under 100 dollars

Anbernic RG DS: Dual-Screen Handheld Under $100

Anbernic has officially announced the RG DS, its first dual-screen clamshell handheld gaming device. The Anbernic RG DS will retail for less than $100, positioning it as the most affordable dual-screen handheld currently on the market. This announcement comes as…

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming console displaying the device's ergonomic design and control layout

ROG Xbox Ally Price Revealed: $999 for Premium Model

Microsoft and ASUS have officially unveiled pricing for their highly anticipated Xbox-branded handheld gaming devices, with the premium ROG Xbox Ally X commanding a steep $999.99 price tag. The announcement, which went live with pre-orders on September 25th, positions Microsoft’s…

Switch 2 USB-C port refusing third-party dock connection

Switch 2 USB-C Scandal: Nintendo Blocks Third-Party Docks

Nintendo’s latest console features a USB-C port that looks standard but hides proprietary restrictions. The Switch 2 USB-C port actively blocks most third-party docks and accessories through encrypted protocols, forcing users to purchase Nintendo’s $120 official dock instead of affordable…

AYN Thor dual-screen gaming handheld console with OLED displays

AYN Thor: Dual-Screen Gaming Handheld at Just $249

AYN Technologies has just dropped a bombshell in the handheld gaming world with the announcement of the AYN Thor, their first-ever dual-screen Android gaming console. Coming just a day after AYANEO’s Pocket DS pre-order launch, this new device promises to…

PC gaming handheld market growth chart showing 2025 projections and industry trends

PC Gaming Handhelds Are About to Explode in 2025

PC gaming handhelds are experiencing unprecedented momentum in the handheld gaming landscape. According to comprehensive research from Omdia, the industry is positioned for remarkable growth throughout 2025 and beyond. Market Projections and Growth Industry forecasts indicate that 2.3 million PC…

ROG Xbox Ally X specs premium model with enhanced features

ROG Xbox Ally Specs: Complete Hardware and Features Breakdown

The ROG Xbox Ally specs have finally been revealed through an Amazon listing that briefly appeared before being taken down. ASUS and Microsoft’s collaboration brings two distinct handheld gaming models with different performance tiers, targeting various gaming needs and budgets.…

XU Retro new models 2025 gaming handheld lineup featuring XU40 H55, XU35 H40 and XU35 H50

XU Retro New Models 2025 Get Major Chipset Upgrades

Portable gaming console manufacturer XU Retro has confirmed significant changes to its XU Retro new models 2025 lineup through announcements made on Discord. The changes affect the XU40 H55, XU35 H40, and XU35 H50 models, all horizontal handheld devices featuring…