2021 is the Year of the Gaming Handheld - CNET
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Commentary: Four new systems from Nintendo, Valve, Panic and Analogue are bringing portable gaming back into the spotlight. Here
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Valve Steam Deck: Your Burning Questions Answered - CNET
2023 Was the Year of the Handheld Console, and 2024 Will Be Better
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Nintendo Switch, 5 Years In: What Comes Next? - Video - CNET
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Mobile Virtual Tour
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My Favorite Gadget of 2022 Is a Hand-Cranked Gaming Device - CNET
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Game Handhelds Came Back This Year. Here's What It Means for
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My Favorite Gadget of 2022 Is a Hand-Cranked Gaming Device - CNET
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Asus ROG Ally Hands-On: Handheld PC Gaming Reimagined - CNET
The best gaming handhelds for 2024
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CNET's 2021 Game of the Year awards - CNET