Guide
Gaming Handhelds Are Getting Serious — What We'll Be Testing
Announcing the handhelds line-up coming to Gaming Gear Lab — and how we plan to test them.
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Controllers, handhelds, headsets, docks, and gaming accessories tested for real play.
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Controller, Dock, and Headset Tests Coming to Gaming Gear Lab
A preview of the accessory categories we'll be testing in the new Gaming Gear Lab series.
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Comparison
ROG Xbox Ally X vs Steam Deck OLED — Windows Handheld Meets the SteamOS Standard
Microsoft and ASUS's first co-branded handheld goes up against Valve's polished OLED. A research-led comparison on performance, software, battery, and which one fits which buyer.
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Review
Nintendo Switch 2 Review — Premium Hardware, Portability Trade-Offs, and Game Key Card Problems
Nintendo Switch 2 feels more premium, sharper, and more modern, but weaker battery life, game key cards, and a less playful design make it a more complicated upgrade than it first appears.
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Review
Nintendo Switch 2 After One Week — What Actually Sticks About Living With It
Seven days in, the early hype settles and the trade-offs sharpen. Here's what the Switch 2 feels like as an actual daily-use device.
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Review
Nintendo Switch 2 First Impressions — Day One With the New Hybrid
Out of the box, the Switch 2 feels like a real generational step. Day-one observations on hardware, display, Joy-Cons, dock, and what we'll need longer to know.
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