CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories

CES 2025 featured exciting new consoles and accessories, including a glimpse of a potential Nintendo Switch 2 (though unconfirmed by Nintendo) and significant releases from Sony and Lenovo.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Line Expands

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 accessory collection. Building on the existing DualSense controller and console covers, the new additions boast a sophisticated black finish and sleek design elements. The lineup includes:

• DualSense Edge wireless controller - $199.99 USD
• PlayStation Elite wireless headset - $149.99 USD
• PlayStation Explore wireless earbuds - $199.99 USD
• PlayStation Portal remote player - $199.99 USD

Pre-orders begin January 16th, 2025, at 10 am local time, with general availability set for February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld

Lenovo made waves with the Legion Go S, the world's first officially licensed SteamOS handheld. Announced January 7th, 2025, this 8-inch device boasts VRR1 support, adjustable triggers, hall-effect joysticks, and seamless cloud saves and remote play functionality with PCs. Full Steam ecosystem integration is a key feature.

The SteamOS version launches in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, while a Windows version will be available earlier in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD. Valve also confirmed they're working on broader SteamOS handheld compatibility.

Beyond Sony and Lenovo: Other CES 2025 Highlights

Other notable announcements included Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards and Acer's eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop. The continued success of the Nintendo Switch fueled speculation about a Switch 2, with unconfirmed reports suggesting its presence at CES 2025. However, Nintendo has yet to officially acknowledge the device.