Mobile Hardware / July 31, 2026
Qualcomm price increases threaten Android handheld prices
Double-digit Snapdragon price increases are reportedly planned from September 1.
Handheld Gaming
Everything pocketable with buttons: retro handhelds, Android handhelds, SteamOS machines, and handheld PCs. Specs, prices, release dates, and honest words about screens.
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Mobile Hardware / July 31, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova begins shipping amid cost concerns
Retroid is ramping up production while warning that future Snapdragon costs could affect pricing.
Cloud Gaming Hardware / July 31, 2026
Logitech puts G Cloud successor plans on ice
Logitech’s gaming leadership says a G Cloud 2 is not currently a priority after the original device struggled to retain users.
Gaming Hardware / July 31, 2026
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ delivers extreme handheld performance
The $1,799 device includes an 8-inch 120Hz display, 32GB RAM, 1TB storage and an 80Wh battery.
Gaming Hardware / July 31, 2026
ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini Pro pushes handheld specifications higher
The premium Windows handheld starts around $2,399 with an 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED screen and Ryzen AI Max+ hardware.
Mobile Hardware / July 30, 2026
Qualcomm price increases threaten gaming handhelds
Reported double-digit Snapdragon price rises are expected from September 1 as manufacturing costs climb.
Mobile Hardware / July 30, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova faces future price pressure
Retroid has begun shipping the handheld while warning that Qualcomm’s increases may affect later production costs.
Mobile Hardware / July 30, 2026
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ sets a costly handheld benchmark
The Intel-powered handheld pairs strong performance with an 8-inch 120Hz display and a $1,799 US price.
Mobile Hardware / July 30, 2026
Lenovo Legion C700 prepares for August release
The China-focused cloud handheld features a 7.82-inch 120Hz display and TMR thumbsticks.
Mobile Hardware / July 29, 2026
ONEXPLAYER X2 Mini Pro pushes handheld pricing higher
The handheld features an 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED display, Ryzen AI Max+ hardware and pricing from roughly $2,399.
Mobile Hardware / July 28, 2026
Lenovo Legion C700 cloud handheld remains divisive
The Tencent-backed cloud handheld pitch centres on portable streaming, a high-refresh display and handheld controls.
Mobile Hardware / July 27, 2026
Lenovo Legion C700 cloud handheld remains divisive
The Tencent-backed cloud handheld is expected to use a 7.82-inch 120Hz display and cloud-first gaming setup.
Mobile Hardware / July 26, 2026
Lenovo Legion C700 cloud handheld remains divisive
The Tencent-backed handheld is expected to use a 7.82-inch 120Hz display and cloud-first gaming setup.
Mobile Hardware / July 25, 2026
Lenovo Legion C700 cloud handheld sharpens its pitch
The Tencent-backed handheld is expected to use a 7.82-inch 120Hz display and cloud-first gaming setup.
Mobile Hardware / July 24, 2026
Lenovo Legion C700 cloud handheld sharpens its pitch
The Tencent-backed handheld is expected to use a 7.82-inch 120Hz display and TMR thumbsticks with cloud-first gaming.
Mobile Hardware / July 22, 2026
AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance revives GBA nostalgia
AYANEO revealed a Game Boy Advance-inspired horizontal handheld with modern controls and a larger screen.
Mobile Hardware / July 22, 2026
Lenovo Legion C700 cloud handheld details sharpen
Lenovo’s Tencent-backed cloud handheld is expected to feature a 7.82-inch 120Hz display, TMR sticks and Hall Effect triggers.
Mobile Hardware / July 21, 2026
AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance revives GBA nostalgia
AYANEO’s new horizontal Android handheld is heavily inspired by the Game Boy Advance shape, with USB-C and extra face buttons.
Mobile Hardware / July 21, 2026
Lenovo Legion C700 cloud handheld gets key specs
Lenovo’s Tencent-backed cloud handheld will feature a 7.82-inch 120Hz IPS display, TMR sticks and Hall Effect triggers.
Mobile Hardware / July 21, 2026
ANBERNIC reveals slimmed-down RG SP handheld
RetroDodo’s latest feed highlights ANBERNIC’s new slimmer RG SP-style retro handheld.
Mobile Hardware / July 21, 2026
Mangmi AIR Y handheld specs enter the conversation
RetroDodo reports Mangmi has revealed full specs for its upcoming AIR Y handhelds.
Mobile Hardware / July 21, 2026
GKD 350H Ultra gets specs and pricing attention
GKD’s upcoming compact handheld is drawing coverage around its higher-resolution display and 2GB RAM configuration.
Mobile Hardware / July 20, 2026
AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance revives GBA-style nostalgia
AYANEO has shown its Game Boy Advance-inspired KONKR Pocket Advance handheld.
Mobile Hardware / July 20, 2026
Lenovo Legion C700 cloud handheld details sharpen
Lenovo’s Tencent-backed cloud handheld is expected to feature a 7.82-inch 120Hz display and TMR sticks.
Frequently asked questions
Which handheld brands get coverage?
AYANEO, Retroid, Anbernic, and other retro or Android handheld makers, plus SteamOS and Windows handheld PCs.
Is this the same as mobile hardware coverage?
Handheld gaming is its own hub for dedicated portable devices; the mobile hardware hub covers tablets, chips, and accessories more broadly.