Handheld gaming systems are having a moment. While people have been gaming on the go since the days of the Game Boy, recent years have brought an enormous array of devices that let you play all sorts of games anywhere you want. Because new machines seem to arrive every week, however, figuring out which ones are actually worthwhile can be overwhelming. You already know that the Nintendo Switch is great, but depending on your tastes, the right handheld could be a $70 emulation device or an $800 portable PC. To help you narrow things down, we’ve researched the best handheld gaming consoles, tested several top contenders and broken down the ones we like the most right now. <br /> Table of contents <br /> <br /> Best gaming handhelds for 2025 <br /> Other gaming han [...]
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