Biggest gaming launches and announcements at CES 2025

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CES is that time of the year when tech companies show off or announce new products that will launch in the months to come. We get to see many concepts for the first time and older concepts that have turned into actual products that go on sale. Among TVs, auto, health tech, and many others, gaming is a big category too. During CES 2025, we've had plenty of big announcements in the world of gaming. From new GPU launches to new handheld gaming devices. Here are some of the big gaming tech reveals from CES 2025.

Lenovo added two new handheld gaming devices called the Legion Go S and the Legion Go S - Powered by SteamOS. Both consoles have the same specs but the Windows version only comes in white while the SteamOS version comes in a ‘Nebula Violet' shade. The console is powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 Go SoC or the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. You can get it with up to 32GB of RAM and up to a 1TB SSD. It features an 8-inch Full-HD LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness. This version runs Windows 11, which means you can switch between multiple gaming platforms. The SteamOS version is better suited to those that have most of their games on Steam. Plus, the interface should be better suited to getting to your games quicker, not to mention better battery life.

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Lenovo also showcased a prototype of its second generation Legion Go flagship handheld console. It features improved ergonomics based on user feedback. Here, you get an 8.8-inch Full-HD OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, and an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme SoC. The other changes include rounded Legion TruStrike controllers, a circular D-pad, and more accurate inputs. This console can be kitted with up to 2TB of SSD storage and comes with a 74WHr battery. We should know more about the release date of this in the months to come.

One of the worst kept secrets was officially revealed by Nvidia during its CES keynote. The GeForce RTX 5000 series