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The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is one of the first handhelds on Intel's Arc G3 Extreme, and MSI's most powerful yet. It trades the OneXPlayer 3's modular tricks for a lighter, more comfortable body, but it inherits the same Intel Arc emulation question.

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 is the first handheld on Intel's Arc G3 Extreme, and a modular 3-in-1 that turns from a handheld into a tablet or a mini laptop. It is also the most expensive way to emulate.

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.

The TrimUI Brick Hammer Pro U takes the Brick shape upmarket. A Snapdragon G2 Gen 1, hall effect sticks, CNC aluminum, and USB-C video out turn the budget icon into a premium Android handheld.

The Analogue Pocket plays your real Game Boy, Color, and Advance cartridges through an FPGA, not software emulation. The screen is jaw dropping, the openFPGA scene is huge, and it is the finest handheld for original carts you can buy.

The ModRetro Chromatic plays your real Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges through an FPGA. It is a focused, premium, beautifully built handheld with zero input lag and a stunning backlit screen.

Two premium FPGA handhelds, two philosophies. The Analogue Pocket is the versatile one with GBA, adapters, and openFPGA. The ModRetro Chromatic is the focused Game Boy purist. Here is how to choose.

The Ayaneo Pocket S is a premium Android handheld with the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 chip. It is built to push PS2, GameCube, Wii, and Switch emulation.

The Ayaneo Pocket S and Retroid Pocket 6 are two flagship Android handhelds. One has a big 120Hz screen and a gaming chip. The other has an AMOLED panel and a much lower price.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite is the next leap for Android handhelds, led by the AYN Odin 3. Here is what it changes and whether you should wait.

Three premium Android handhelds, three different priorities. Here is how the AYN Odin 2 Portal Pro, Retroid Pocket 6, and Anbernic RG557 stack up in 2026.

The Anbernic RG477M is the brand's first true premium metal handheld — a Dimensity 8300, 12GB of RAM, a 120Hz LTPS panel, and PS2 at 2.5x. Here's what early launch coverage tells us about the strongest Anbernic Android device yet.

The Lenovo Legion Go S brings an 8" screen and AMD horsepower to SteamOS — a legitimate Steam Deck OLED alternative that trades OLED and portability for raw size and power.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is the most powerful handheld PC you can buy — and one of the best emulation machines ever made. Windows 11 is the asterisk.

The best emulation handheld ever made — if you can justify the price. The Steam Deck OLED is a retro gaming powerhouse hiding inside a PC gaming device.

Anbernic's flagship Android handheld packs a Unisoc T820 chip into a large, comfortable shell. Big screen, big power — big price.

The best mid-range retro handheld money can buy. The RP4 Pro handles everything from NES to PS2 and GameCube without breaking a sweat.

ROG Ally X, Legion Go, GPD Win, MSI Claw — which premium Windows handheld is right for you, and how they compare to SteamOS.