The best gaming handhelds
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For decades, Nintendo was the uncontested king of the handheld market. The Game Boy was a marvel that showed what gaming on the go could be, and each subsequent system has only gotten better and better up to the handheld/console hybrid of the Switch. Other companies have tried their hands to varying levels of success, but only now are there true competitors and reasons to pick up different handheld gaming consoles.
Each system has different pros, cons, and unique factors to consider when looking for the perfect one for you. We've taken as many variables into consideration as possible to bring you the list of the best gaming handhelds no matter what you're looking for.
Steam Deck OLED
Best handheld console
Steam Deck OLED Review Pros- Same great portable PC
- Significantly improved display
- Better battery
- Cooler, quieter fans
- Faster download speeds
- Linux still presents hurdles
