The best handheld gaming consoles took off in a big way after the Steam Deck launched in 2022. Now, major companies like Asus, Lenovo and MSI are fighting to overthrow Valve’s popular device. This is the best time for handheld gaming, and it should get better in the coming years.
Given the popularity of handheld gaming videos on Tom’s Guide’s YouTube channel, we’re launching a new limited series called Handheld Showdown. In Handheld Showdown, my colleague Paul Antill and I compare handheld devices and let you pick which ones move forward in the bracket. Matches include the Lenovo Legion Go S versus the Asus ROG Ally, the original Steam Deck versus the Steam Deck OLED, and more!
