CES 2025 Showcases Handheld Gaming Advancements and New Accessories

CES 2025 featured exciting new consoles and accessories, including a potential Nintendo Switch 2 (unofficially), new PS5 peripherals, and Lenovo's SteamOS-powered handheld.

Sony's Midnight Black PS5 Accessory Line Expands

Sony unveiled a stylish expansion to its Midnight Black PS5 collection. Building on the existing DualSense controller and console covers, the new additions boast a deep black finish and sleek design accents. 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 on February 20th, 2025. Regional availability may vary.

Lenovo Legion Go S: SteamOS on a Handheld

Lenovo debuted 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 cloud save/remote play functionality for seamless PC integration.

Full access to the Steam ecosystem (library, cloud, chat, etc.) is included, with updates managed directly through SteamOS. 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 its work on expanding SteamOS compatibility to other handheld devices.

Beyond the Headlines: Other CES 2025 Announcements

Numerous other companies unveiled products at CES 2025. Nvidia showcased its RTX 50-series graphics cards, and Acer introduced the Aspire Vero 16, an eco-friendly laptop made with recycled materials. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 appearance circulated, though Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed anything.