➀ Intel has unveiled the Sunday Dragon handheld featuring the Lunar Lake iGPU; ➁ The Sunday Dragon is a collaboration between Intel and Tencent; ➂ The device boasts 'naked-eye 3D' technology and magnetic removable controllers.

➀ Acer is set to unveil its NITRO Blaze 11 and Blaze 8 gaming handhelds at CES 2025; ➁ The new devices will feature AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APUs, offering significant improvements over the current NITRO Blaze 7; ➂ The launch aims to position Acer as a competitor in the gaming handheld market.

➀ GPD launches the Win Max 2 (2025) with a 10.1-inch 1080p 120Hz display and AMD Ryzen AI HX 370 'Strix Point' APU; ➁ Features include 64GB LPDDR5X-7500 memory, dual M.2 SSD slots, and 4G LTE support; ➂ Priced at $1462, the device offers comprehensive connectivity options.

➀ The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is revealed with specs including Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor and 32GB LPDDR5X memory; ➁ Priced at $899, it features an 8-inch 1080p display, 1TB SSD, and 80 WHr battery; ➂ It is the second portable PC gaming handheld from MSI built on Intel hardware running Windows 11.

➀ AYANEO 3 is a new flagship gaming handheld with options for a 7-inch LCD or OLED display and powerful APUs like the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with RDNA 3.5 graphics; ➁ The AYANEO 3 features a stylish design with ergonomic features and front-facing speakers; ➂ The AI 9 HX 370 variant includes the latest RDNA 3.5 graphics and AI hardware, with access to Copilot+ features.

➀ The OneXFly F1 Pro gaming handheld by OneXPlayer is powered by AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 'Strix Point' APU with 12 Zen 5 CPU cores and an RDNA 3.5 GPU. It features a 7-inch 144Hz OLED display. ➁ The device weighs 596g and includes customizable RGB lighting. ➂ The handheld is expected to launch around CES 2025.

➀ AYANEO is teasing its next flagship gaming handheld, the AYANEO 3; ➁ The AYANEO 3 is expected to feature AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and FSR 4 AI upscaling; ➂ The device aims to revolutionize the way we interact with games, offering a high-performance gaming experience with advanced software and hardware features.

➀ This modded Xbox gaming handheld uses the original Xbox motherboard; ➁ It features a 9-inch 480p display, pure digital video/audio, and 100W USB-PD charging; ➂ The modder, 'Redherring32', has created a portable Xbox with a real motherboard from a real Xbox, ensuring full compatibility with the entire Xbox library.

➀ SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview introduces support for non-Steam Deck handhelds; ➁ Linux 6.11 kernel upgrade and Bluetooth fixes; ➂ KDE Plasma 6 update with UI redesign and improved security.

➀ The latest leak reveals several views of the upcoming handheld's motherboard and hardware components; ➁ Nintendo plans to introduce the successor to the Switch within this fiscal year; ➂ The next-gen system is rumored to use a custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 chip with improved performance and support for real-time ray tracing and DLSS.

➀ Sony is developing a true PS5 gaming handheld to challenge Nintendo's Switch; ➁ The PlayStation Portal is a handheld device that needs to be tethered to a PlayStation 5 console or rely on cloud games; ➂ Sony's success with the PlayStation Portal suggests a market demand for a standalone handheld system.

➀ MSI's next-generation gaming handheld, the Claw 8 AI+, is set to debut at CES 2025 with Intel's new Lunar Lake CPU and 2nd Gen Arc graphics; ➁ The device boasts a larger 8-inch screen, 48 TOPS of compute muscle in Windows 11, and an 82Whr battery for extended gameplay; ➂ MSI has made design changes based on player feedback, including additional USB-C ports and improved tactile buttons.

➀ The MSI Claw A1M handheld PC is reviewed, focusing on its gaming capabilities and portability; ➁ The device has seen significant price cuts, making it more attractive; ➂ Despite its good ergonomics and performance, the battery life is poor and an updated model is expected soon.

➀ Ayaneo 3 is unveiled with multiple AMD Ryzen options; ➁ It offers LCD or OLED display panels and two types of SoCs from AMD; ➂ The performance may vary depending on the power and heat management of the device.

➀ Microsoft is confirmed to be working on the next generation of Xbox consoles; ➁ The next Xbox will include both a traditional console and a portable system similar to the Steam Deck; ➂ The move is seen as a response to the power disparity between the Xbox Series S and Series X.

1. MSI announces the Claw 8 AI PLUS handheld gaming device with a new Lunar Lake CPU; 2. Features an upgraded 8" 16:10 FHD+ display and a second Thunderbolt 4 port; 3. Includes an enhanced 80Whr battery and updated MSI Center M software.

1. ASUS releases Armoury Crate Special Edition 1.5 to enhance the user experience on ROG Ally and Ally X gaming handhelds; 2. The new version supports gyro support for Steam input, adjustable TDP for Ryzen Z1 Extreme, and extensive customization of game profiles; 3. Armoury Crate 1.5 offers a console-like experience on Windows systems, with improved game launcher support and a fully customizable overlay.

1. The MSI Claw, a Windows handheld with Meteor-Lake processor, underperforms compared to competitors with AMD processors, especially considering its high price of 799 Euros for the top model. 2. A previous test using BIOS version 106 and Intel Arc driver 31.0.101.5445 showed unsatisfactory results, prompting MSI to release further improvements via BIOS updates and Arc driver updates. 3. Despite the latest BIOS 10A update and driver 31.0.101.5590, performance improvements are minimal, with some benchmarks showing a slight decrease in GPU performance.