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Handheld gaming PCs put a full Windows or SteamOS gaming machine into a controller-shaped body, so you can play the same games you own on desktop, away from your desk. The current field runs from the value-focused Steam Deck OLED to premium 8-inch machines like the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X, Lenovo Legion Go 2 and MSI Claw 8 AI+.
The right pick comes down to a few trade-offs: the chip driving frame rates, the screen you look at, how long the battery lasts, the operating system, and how the device feels in your hands over a long session. Work through the factors below to narrow it down.