# Handheld gaming PCs are in big trouble — and it's not a surprise to see what's responsible

> Handheld gaming has been in a great place for a few years, ever since Valve launched the Steam Deck in 2022, kicking off a raft of portable gaming PCs appearing in all manner of incarnations.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/handheld-gaming-pcs-are-in-big-trouble-and-its-not-a-surprise-to-see-whats-responsible?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69c4a94e4a7aeb17320ce094)
- **Published:** 2026-03-26
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #steam-deck #lenovo #gaming #asus #handheld #responsible #since #surprise
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/69c4a94e4a7aeb17320ce094

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