At CES 2025, the spotlight was on new consoles and accessories, with Sony, Lenovo, and even a glimpse of a potential Nintendo Switch 2 stealing the show.
Sony Announces New Accessories for PS5 Midnight Black Collection
Sony unveiled the latest additions to its Midnight Black PS5 accessory lineup at CES 2025, enhancing the sleek, sophisticated design of the previously released DualSense wireless controller and console covers. The new collection features a deep, rich black shade with meticulous detailing on buttons and accents, embodying the essence of PlayStation.
The new additions to the Midnight Black collection include:
- DualSense Edge wireless controller - $199.99 USD
- PlayStation Elite wireless headset - $149.99 USD
- PlayStation Explore wireless earbuds - $199.99 USD
- PlayStation Portal remote player - $199.99 USD
These accessories will be available for purchase starting February 20, 2025, with pre-orders opening on January 16, 2025, at 10 am local time. Availability may vary by region, so be sure to check with your local retailer.
Lenovo Legion Go S Powered by Valve's SteamOS
Lenovo introduced its next-generation device, the Lenovo Legion Go S, at CES 2025. This groundbreaking handheld is powered by SteamOS, marking it as the "world's first officially licensed handheld powered by Valve's SteamOS," the operating system behind the Steam Deck.
The Lenovo Legion Go S boasts an 8-inch screen with VRR1 support, a chassis with TrueStrike controllers featuring adjustable trigger switches and hall-effect joysticks. It offers seamless integration with the Steam ecosystem, including cloud saves for smooth transitions between PC and handheld gaming, and remote play capabilities to stream games from your PC to the device.
With SteamOS, users gain access to their Steam Library, Steam Cloud, Steam Chat, Steam Game Recording, and more, with all updates managed through the built-in system.
The Lenovo Legion Go S will be available in May 2025, priced at $499.99 USD. A Windows-based version will launch earlier in January 2025, starting at $729.99 USD.
Valve has also announced plans to expand SteamOS to other handheld devices, offering a beta version to enhance the gaming experience. The Lenovo Legion Go S represents the first step in this direction, potentially broadening the reach of Steam's vast gaming library.
Other Devices Announced at CES 2025
CES 2025 was not just about gaming consoles and accessories. Nvidia unveiled the new RTX 50-series graphics card, while Acer introduced its eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop, made partially from oyster shells and recycled plastic.
Handheld devices were a significant focus at the event, following the success of the Nintendo Switch. Rumors swirled about a Nintendo Switch 2 showcased privately at CES 2025, though Nintendo has yet to confirm any details, leaving the validity of these reports in question.
