At a glance
| Handheld | Plays | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo games, most Switch 1 games | Families, Nintendo fans, TV + handheld |
| Steam Deck OLED | Your Steam (PC) library | PC gamers on a budget |
| ROG Xbox Ally / Ally X | PC games: Xbox PC, Game Pass, Steam and more | Game Pass and Windows gamers |
| PlayStation Portal | Streams games from your PS5 (and cloud streaming where offered) | PS5 owners who share the TV |
The questions that matter
- Where are your games? Your existing library usually decides it.
- Do you need it to work offline? The PlayStation Portal needs a PS5 and strong Wi-Fi.
- Battery: all of them drain fast in demanding games; reviewers flagged Switch 2 and PC handheld battery life in particular.
- Budget: the ROG Xbox Ally X is the priciest of the group.
Volt’s quick picks
For most families: Switch 2. For PC gamers: Steam Deck OLED. For Game Pass fans with budget: ROG Xbox Ally X. For PS5 owners: PlayStation Portal. Browse them all in the gaming finder.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
