Since then, various challengers have entered the fold looking to become your go-to backpack system, from quirky consoles that embody the spirit of the Game Boy to portable powerhouses with incredibly high specs.īefore picking up any old handheld gaming PC or console, you should have a think about the games you actually want to play. Iconic hybrid consoles like the Nintendo Switch helped kickstart a new era of portable play back in 2017, and Valve’s Steam Deck effectively consolised gaming PC hardware when it arrived last year. Handheld game consoles are anything but a new concept, but modern gaming handhelds are almost unrecognisable compared to their ‘90s ancestors.
