CES 2025 Highlights: New Consoles and Accessories Shine Bright

At CES 2025, the spotlight was on exciting new developments in the world of gaming, including new accessories for the PS5, a console from Lenovo, and a sneak peek at what might be the Nintendo Switch 2. Here's a detailed look at the latest announcements.

Sony Unveils New Accessories for PS5 Midnight Black Collection

Sony took the stage at CES 2025 to introduce an expansion of their popular Midnight Black collection for the PS5. These accessories, designed to match the sleek aesthetics of the previously released DualSense controller and console covers, come in a rich, deep black with sophisticated detailing across various buttons and accents.

The newly announced Midnight Black accessories include:

• DualSense Edge wireless controller - Priced at $199.99 USD
• PlayStation Elite wireless headset - Priced at $149.99 USD
• PlayStation Explore wireless earbuds - Priced at $199.99 USD
• PlayStation Portal remote player - Priced at $199.99 USD

Gamers can start pre-ordering these accessories on January 16, 2025, at 10 am local time, with the official release set for February 20, 2025. Availability may vary by region, so be sure to check with your local retailer.

Lenovo Legion Go S: The World’s First SteamOS-Powered Handheld

Lenovo made a significant announcement at CES 2025 with the introduction of the Lenovo Legion Go S, the world's first handheld device officially powered by Valve's SteamOS. This innovative device promises seamless integration with the Steam ecosystem, allowing users to access their Steam Library, Steam Cloud, Steam Chat, and more directly from their handheld.

The Lenovo Legion Go S boasts an 8-inch screen with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR1) support, a chassis with fused TrueStrike controllers featuring adjustable trigger switches and hall-effect joysticks. It also supports cloud saves for a smooth transition between PC and handheld gaming, and remote play for streaming games from a PC to the device.

Set to launch in May 2025 at $499.99 USD, the SteamOS version of the Lenovo Legion Go S will follow a Windows-based model launching in January 2025, priced at $729.99 USD. Valve also revealed plans to expand SteamOS to other handheld devices, promising a beta version that users can download and test.

Other Notable Announcements at CES 2025

CES 2025 was packed with other significant announcements from major electronics companies. Nvidia unveiled the new RTX 50-series graphics card, while Acer introduced the eco-friendly Aspire Vero 16 laptop, made with recycled materials including oyster shells.

The handheld gaming market continued to draw attention, buoyed by the success of devices like the Nintendo Switch. Rumors of a Nintendo Switch 2 were circulating, with alleged private showcases at CES 2025, though Nintendo has yet to confirm these reports officially.