IGN’s Jackie Thomas has reviewed every major handheld gaming PC, from the Steam Deck to the ROG Xbox Ally, playing games, running benchmarks, and testing their gaming performance, battery life, ergonomics, and more. After 100+ hours of testing, these are the 4 best gaming handhelds in 2026 – and why we don’t recommend the Steam Deck anymore.
Where to buy:
Asus ROG Xbox Ally – https://zdcs.link/aon8Xl
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X – https://zdcs.link/QOgbMB
Lenovo Legion Go S – https://zdcs.link/aeb8Lw
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ – https://zdcs.link/aA0Mo0