Hardware / 2026-09-17
Mobile Gaming Hardware Enters a New Phase of Specialisation
The latest September hardware announcements show mobile gaming splitting into several increasingly specialised device categories.
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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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.