Lenovo/Pexels: @fox-58267With so many gaming handhelds hitting the market, we’ve got a rundown of all the upcoming consoles coming in 2025 that you should keep your eyes on.
The popularity of handheld gaming devices has exploded since the launch of the Nintendo Switch, with the Steam Deck only pouring fuel on the fire.
The sheer range of devices can be bewildering. They range from powerful portable gaming PCs to more modest emulation-focused devices. If you’re wondering what upcoming devices you may want to pick, you can find all the information you need below.
Windows handhelds
Devices like the Asus ROG Ally, MSI Claw, and Lenovo Legion Go were backed by some of the biggest PC companies in the world, but their popularity still fell short of the Steam Deck. All three of these devices have one main thing in common – they all use Windows 11.
Some of those companies are working on successors to improve the flaws that held back their handhelds, whilst still keeping the Windows OS.
Lenovo Legion Go 2
LenovoAfter a lot of speculation, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 was officially revealed in January 2025 at CES.
The device will feature a native 144Hz landscape OLED touch display, up to double the RAM compared to the previous generation, and a bigger battery. This processor has also been upgraded to the AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme.
If the final version matches the prototypes, fans will be able to purchase it with up to 2TB of storage space, which is ideal for anyone with a big library of games.
The release date or pricing information for the handheld is still unknown, but we’ll be sure to update this page when further details are confirmed.
MSI Claw A8
MSIFirst announced in January at CES 2025, the MSI Claw A8 is the company’s next AMD-powered handheld that will hit the market sometime in 2025.
It’s not without a high price, however, as it’s already available for preorder in China for a staggering $970 according to VideoCardz.
Outside of price, however, the Claw A8 will feature the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor with Windows 11 Home, an eight-inch screen, and Wifi 7. If it releases before the ROG Xbox Ally X that is set to launch during the holiday, it will be the first device to run the new AMD processor.
Acer Nitro Blaze 11
AcerThe Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is set to be Acer’s biggest gaming handheld yet with an 11-inch display, and up to 120 Hz refresh rate.
It will be powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors with up to 39 total AI TOPS, up to 2 TB of storage, and 16 GB LPDDR5x memory. It also includes detachable controllers which will allow you to play while keeping the screen on a desk.
Fans will be able to purchase it during Q2 of 2025 for a starting price of $1,099.
Acer Nitro Blaze 8
AcerThe Acer Nitro Blaze 8 is similar to the Blaze 8 but features a smaller 7-inch screen, has nondetachable controllers, and weighs significantly less than the other device.
It’s also powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors with up to 39 total AI TOPS, up to 2 TB of storage, and 16 GB LPDDR5x memory.
It will be available in Q2 of 2025 to purchase at a starting price of $899.
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X
XboxOn Wednesday, May 7, an FCC filing revealed pictures of the Asus ROG Ally 2 with an Xbox version of the handheld, presumably showing the upcoming collab for the first time. Just over a month later, the Xbox Showcase on June 8 featured the new handheld for the first time.
Available in two models, the regular Xbox Ally and the Xbox Ally X, it features molded controller grips with a 7″ 1080P glass screen and a whole new Xbox-first user experience.
The Xbox Ally X uses a new AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, while the lower model uses a less powerful Z2 A CPU. There’s 24 GB of RAM in the X, while the regular Xbox Ally features just 16 GB. For storage, you’re looking at 1TB and 512GB, respectively.
On Monday, July 14, Asus’ own website leaked the potential price of the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, with the handhelds coming in at $700 and $1,050, respectively.
Current leaks say the ROG Xbox Ally will release on October 16, 2025, but we’ll have to wait to see what Xbox says during its August 20 Gamescom broadcast.
GPD Win 5
On July 25, 2025, YouTuber The Phawx, who has partnered with GPD before, revealed the GPD Win 5 that runs AMD’s new Strix Halo 395.
It’s not made by one of the mainstream brands in PC hardware, but they’ve been around for quite some time. This handheld, though, stands out as one of the more unique options available.
Mainly because if the super-powerful Strix Halo 395, which could in theory be used as the power behind Valve’s long-awaited Steam Deck 2.
It features a 7″ display, an upgraded cooling system, and up to 128 GB of RAM. GPD says it hopes to release the Win 5 in October.
SteamOS handhelds
With the reveal of the Lenovo Legion Go S back in January 2025, Valve has finally begun licensing its SteamOS to other handhelds made by other companies.
Lenovo’s variant is just the first non-Steam Deck using SteamOS, but it’s safe to say more will be available in the future.
Steam Deck 2
ValveWhile Valve has not openly confirmed the launch date of a Steam Deck’s successor, an interview with some folks behind the Deck mentioned that the Steam Deck 2 might not be launching anytime soon.
Valve has, however, confirmed that a “multi-generational product line” is in the works. It will be “supported well into the foreseeable future,” and the company promised to “build new versions to be even more open and capable than the first version of Steam Deck has been.” This more or less confirms Steam Deck 2’s existence.
That said, this upcoming handheld gaming console could carry a different moniker, and Steam Deck Pro cannot be ruled out either. Whatever it may be called, we hope this new console from Valve is priced aggressively, similar to the first-gen Steam Deck.
Those are the most exciting upcoming handheld consoles for gaming at the moment! While you’re here, check out our guides for how to play Xbox & PC Games on Steam Deck, or our breakdown of the Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch.
