The Switch 2 Faces Stiff Competition from a Booming Handheld PC Market

Nintendo's Switch 2 faces stiff competition from rising handheld PC powerhouses like Steam Deck and new contenders.
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The Switch 2 Faces Stiff Competition from a Booming Handheld PC Market
Nintendo's upcoming Switch successor will launch into a fiercely competitive market, facing formidable challenges from a burgeoning ecosystem of powerful and versatile handheld gaming PCs. SteamOS Goes Mainstream, Fueling Handheld PC Growth Valve's Steam Deck revolutionized the handheld PC gaming landscape by seamlessly integrating with the Steam platform. Now, with the imminent release of SteamOS for third-party devices, the market is poised for explosive growth. Lenovo's Legion Go S, launching in May, will be the first non-Valve device to ship with SteamOS pre-installed. This move signals a significant shift, paving the way for a diverse range of hardware manufacturers to enter the market. The increased competition will likely drive innovation and push Valve to continuously refine the Steam Deck experience. CES 2025 Showcases a Diverse Handheld PC Landscape CES 2025 showcased a plethora of exciting handheld PC options: Acer Nitro Blaze 11: This behemoth boasts a massive 10.95-…