PC handheld

Acer showed an 8 inch Windows handheld whose screen flips and swivels to reveal a backlit keyboard. It solves a real problem nobody else has solved. Acer also says it has no plans to sell it.

Epic has no Linux client yet, so Steam Deck owners use Heroic. Here is the full setup, from Discover to Game Mode, plus the failures worth knowing about.

Epic confirmed a native Linux client is coming soon. No date, and not in the next preview build. Here is what it actually changes for Steam Deck owners.

The honest state of Wii U emulation on handhelds in 2026. Which devices run Cemu well, where Android stands, and what to expect from the library.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and the OneXPlayer 3 are the two launch handhelds on Intel's Arc G3 Extreme. One is a lighter fixed handheld with an LCD screen. The other is a modular 3-in-1 with a bigger AMOLED. Here is how they compare.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ brings Intel's Arc G3 Extreme and a big 120Hz screen. The ROG Xbox Ally X counters with a proven AMD chip, the best ergonomics in the class, and hundreds of dollars in savings. Here is how they compare.

The OneXPlayer 3 brings Intel's Arc G3 Extreme and a modular 3-in-1 design. The ROG Xbox Ally X counters with a proven AMD chip and the best ergonomics in the class. Here is how they compare.

PS3 and Xbox 360 games were often locked to 30fps and sub-HD. Emulators and patches now unlock 60fps, 120fps, and up to 4K. Here is how it works in 2026.

Which handhelds can actually run Xbox 360 games through Xenia in 2026, ranked by CPU power, AVX support, ease of setup, and value.

Xbox 360 emulation finally works on a handheld in 2026, but only on the right hardware. Here is the honest state of Xenia and a step-by-step setup.

The original Xbox is the quiet corner of console emulation. Here is the honest state of Xemu on handhelds, what runs, and why it is still niche.

The AYN Odin 3 is the Android emulation king. The Steam Deck OLED is a full PC in your hands. They look similar and do very different jobs. Updated with October 2026 prices.

The best handhelds for PS3 emulation in 2026 — which PC handhelds can actually run RPCS3 well, ranked by CPU power, ease of setup, and value.

RPCS3 had a major 2026 breakthrough, but can a handheld run PS3 games yet? Here is the honest state of PS3 emulation on portable hardware.

PS4 emulation got genuinely impressive in 2026, but can a handheld run shadPS4? Here is the honest state of it on portable hardware.

The GPD Win Mini and Steam Deck OLED are two very different PC handhelds. One runs Windows with a keyboard. The other runs SteamOS with a stunning OLED screen.

The RP5 costs $219 and fits in a jacket pocket. The Steam Deck OLED costs $789 and runs your entire Steam library. Which one is actually right for you?

Three premium PC handhelds, three very different philosophies. Steam Deck OLED at $789, Legion Go S SteamOS at $649–$829, ROG Ally X at $999. Here's how to pick the right one for retro gaming — and beyond.