8 Best Handheld Game Console (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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These are not our top options, but there are still manual options that we want to recommend others.

MSI Claw 8 AI+ with $ 1000: MSI has been rolling for several years with its hand -made game consoles, but all the hardware has eventually led to Claw 8 AI+, a powerful entry. The hardware is beautiful, the button design is well done and ergonomic, despite its large size, it has been great. I enjoyed the failure in the misery Sekiro And a lot of oaks have collected in Squirrel with a gunThe 1080p display has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and is sharp and smooth. Unfortunately, the biggest problem is the fact that it runs Windows. The MSI’s Center M software is also not intuitive, and I have reached a few forms that stop controls. Worse, it is difficult to find the console in Anbar. This is embarrassing because it is finally a good MSI hand, but the high price problems and its availability are only unavailable for most of them.

Asus Rog Organi X for $ 900: ASUS ROG ALLY X (6/10, wired review) still cannot completely overcome the controversy with Windows. It also has no unique and interesting features of Lenovo Legion Go. But this is one thing that no other Windows manuals are: a huge battery. With an 80 -hour battery, this can store more water than many game laptops. This is not just a good thing. This is essential because Windows tends to burn faster than other operating systems. Is not enough to reach it yet OK Battery life, in itself, but that’s what I consider to be acceptable. I got out of it for almost three hours Eternal torment And a little longer playing Hades IIHumans have no other handwriting that I haven’t tested (including Go Legion), which is a little sad, but it still makes the best option for game sessions.

Nintendo Switch Lite for $ 197: The Lite Switch (8/10, Wired) is the cheapest version of the switch, but not with one ton. No detachable controllers, and you can’t draw it to play on your TV. This is exclusively for portable games. If you are good, you can save a little with this version, but if you want to play with separate controllers or on your TV – or if you are not just sure – it’s probably worth it to spend a little extra for the OLED switch. I don’t think it’s worth buying the original switch anymore.

Try the cloud flow instead

Instead of buying a new device just to move on, you can use the phone you already have in your pocket. The latest phones have high -resolution OLED panels with high refreshing, excellent battery life and fast data connections required for multiplayer or current. For all of these options, a good controller helps a lot of experience. We have a guide with independent clamps and controllers working with the iPhone and Android, so if you decide to go the path, be sure to check it.

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Link Steam (iOS, Google Play): If you have a game computer and fast internet connection, you can run games locally and then play them to any device that can run the Steam Link app. I have really been impressed by this option to lift and run this option, and even have adjustable touch controls, so you can fire it without any additional hardware. This is my desired option to play through my phone, assuming I just don’t have hands Balatro

NVIDIA GEFORCE now: Nvidia was one of the primary options for cloud games, and GeForce Now (8/10, recommends wired) is still a good option for computer gamers that do not have the latest hardware. It uses the library in games owned by different operating systems, but runs them for more compatible performance on NVIDIA servers. There is a free version with an hour of session, including other restrictions, but premium membership allows you to get more performance, jump the queues and play for a long time.

Xbox Cloud Gaming: Although technically still in beta, Microsoft is slowly expanding the walls of the Xbox to include computer gamers and now broadcast. Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers can transfer the choice of games to their mobile device. This option costs subscription and limited games compared to other options, but if you are currently in Game Pass Ultimate, it’s worth reviewing.

Avoid these hand -played handhelds

This space is flooded with hand, and not all of them are great. Some of them are so bad that I argue that no one should buy them.

Asus Rog OrlyAlly ROG had a lot of potential, but it didn’t disappear. This is the same as controversy, like other Windows -based manuals and low irrational battery life, even with manual standards. Updates, since this was created, improved it enough, including this one in our respected mention in the past, but now that Rog Ally X is out of place – and often because of much more money – it is recommended to be another difficult.

Logitech G Cloud: For this manual, Logitech removed the page from the PlayStation Portal Portal Booklet and first focused on the flow. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do it either. For beginners, it is significantly more expensive for $ 300, plus a player subscription such as GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming. It fights more than other devices I have tested in played games, and its ability to run local games through Android is not very strong.

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