Lenovo/Pexels: @fox-58267With so many gaming handhelds hitting the market, we’ve got a rundown of all the upcoming consoles coming in 2025 that you should keep your eyes on.
The popularity of handheld gaming devices has exploded since the launch of the Nintendo Switch, with the Steam Deck only pouring fuel on the fire.
The sheer range of devices can be bewildering. They range from powerful portable gaming PCs to more modest emulation-focused devices. If you’re wondering what upcoming devices you may want to pick, you can find all the information you need below.
Windows handhelds
Devices like the Asus ROG Ally, MSI Claw, and Lenovo Legion Go were backed by some of the biggest PC companies in the world, but their popularity still fell short of the Steam Deck. All three of these devices have one main thing in common – they all use Windows 11.
Some of those companies are working on successors to improve the flaws that held back their handhelds, whilst still keeping the Windows OS.
MSI Claw A8
MSIFirst announced in January at CES 2025, the MSI Claw A8 is the company’s next AMD-powered handheld that will hit the market sometime in 2025.
It’s not without a high price, however, as it’s already available for preorder in China for a staggering $970 according to VideoCardz.
Outside of price, however, the Claw A8 will feature the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor with Windows 11 Home, an eight-inch screen, and Wifi 7. If it releases before the ROG Xbox Ally X that is set to launch during the holiday, it will be the first device to run the new AMD processor.
Acer Nitro Blaze 11
AcerThe Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is set to be Acer’s biggest gaming handheld yet with an 11-inch display, and up to 120 Hz refresh rate.
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It will be powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors with up to 39 total AI TOPS, up to 2 TB of storage, and 16 GB LPDDR5x memory. It also includes detachable controllers which will allow you to play while keeping the screen on a desk.
Fans will be able to purchase it for a starting price of $1,099.
Acer Nitro Blaze 8
AcerThe Acer Nitro Blaze 8 is similar to the Blaze 8 but features a smaller 7-inch screen, has nondetachable controllers, and weighs significantly less than the other device.
It’s also powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors with up to 39 total AI TOPS, up to 2 TB of storage, and 16 GB LPDDR5x memory.
It will be available to purchase at a starting price of $899.
Ayaneo Next II
X: AyaneoOn November 29, 2025, Ayaneo revealed its next flagship handheld, the Next II, in a post on X.
It features a massive nine-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400 by 1504, and a refresh rate of 165Hz. The Next II looks quite similar to the Ayaneo KUN in design, with very similar round touchpads and high-end Hall Effect triggers and joysticks.
Ayaneo has also crammed a 115Wh battery into the device, and it is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, becoming one of the first handhelds to use that processor.
Price and release date are unknown.
SteamOS handhelds
With the reveal of the Lenovo Legion Go S back in January 2025, Valve has finally begun licensing its SteamOS to other handhelds made by other companies.
Lenovo’s variant is just the first non-Steam Deck using SteamOS, but it’s safe to say more will be available in the future.
Steam Deck 2
ValveWhile Valve has not openly confirmed the launch date of a Steam Deck’s successor, an interview with some folks behind the Deck mentioned that the Steam Deck 2 might not be launching anytime soon.
Valve has, however, confirmed that a “multi-generational product line” is in the works. It will be “supported well into the foreseeable future,” and the company promised to “build new versions to be even more open and capable than the first version of Steam Deck has been.” This more or less confirms Steam Deck 2’s existence.
That said, this upcoming handheld gaming console could carry a different moniker, and Steam Deck Pro cannot be ruled out either. Whatever it may be called, we hope this new console from Valve is priced aggressively, similar to the first-gen Steam Deck.
Those are the most exciting upcoming handheld consoles for gaming at the moment! While you’re here, check out our guides for how to play Xbox & PC Games on Steam Deck, or our breakdown of the Steam Deck vs Nintendo Switch.