What is the best handheld gaming console of all time?
From the Game Boy to the Steam Deck, handheld gaming has transformed how we play. Which portable console changed the game forever?
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's 2017 hybrid console that plays on a TV or as a handheld, selling over 139 million units worldwide.
Game Boy
Nintendo's iconic 1989 monochrome handheld that launched with Tetris and defined portable gaming for a generation.
Nintendo DS
Nintendo's revolutionary dual-screen touch handheld that sold 154 million units with a massive game library.
Game Boy Advance
Nintendo's 32-bit handheld released in 2001 that delivered SNES-quality gaming in pocket-sized form.
Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo's glasses-free 3D handheld that sold 76 million units and featured classics like Ocarina of Time 3D.
PlayStation Portable
Sony's PSP launched in 2004 to bring console-quality graphics and media playback to handheld gaming, selling 82 million units.
PlayStation Vita
Sony's powerful 2011 handheld offering PS3-level graphics and dual analog sticks, beloved by indie and JRPG fans.
Steam Deck
Valve's 2022 PC gaming handheld running SteamOS with access to the full Steam library of PC games.
Nintendo Switch OLED
The 2021 premium Switch variant featuring a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen and improved audio.
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's 2025 next-generation hybrid console with a 7.9-inch 120Hz LCD screen and enhanced performance.
Game Boy Color
The 1998 color update to the original Game Boy that brought vibrant visuals and introduced the beloved Pokemon Gold and Silver era.
Sega Game Gear
Sega's 1990 backlit color handheld competitor to the Game Boy, offering a superior screen at the cost of battery life.
ROG Ally
ASUS's 2023 Windows gaming handheld featuring AMD Ryzen processors for native PC game compatibility.
Analogue Pocket
A premium FPGA-based 2021 handheld that plays original Game Boy, GBC, GBA cartridges with perfect hardware accuracy.
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