Gamers' Generation

Handheld PC Timeline

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Gamers’ Generation

Handheld Gaming PCs Timeline (2015-2025)

2016

GPD Win

Release Date: 2016

Operating System: Windows 10

Display: 5.5-inch IPS, 1280×720

CPU: Intel Atom X7-Z8700

GPU: Intel HD Graphics

Battery: 6,700mAh

Unique Features: Compact clamshell design with keyboard

MSRP: $330

Emulator Limit: Up to PS1 and N64

2018

GPD Win 2

Release Date: 2018

Operating System: Windows 10

Display: 6-inch IPS, 1280×720

CPU: Intel Core m3-7Y30

GPU: Intel HD Graphics 615

Battery: 9,800mAh

Unique Features: Improved performance and larger battery

MSRP: $649

Emulator Limit: Up to PS2 and GameCube

2021

AYA Neo

Release Date: March 2021

Operating System: Windows 10 (upgradable to Windows 11)

Display: 7-inch LCD, 1280×800, 60Hz

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 4500U

GPU: AMD Radeon Vega 6

Battery: 47Wh

Unique Features: Early entrant in modern handheld PC gaming

MSRP: $699

Emulator Limit: Up to PS2 and Wii U

ONEXPLAYER

Release Date: 2021

Operating System: Windows 10

Display: 8.4-inch IPS, 2560×1600

CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7

GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Battery: 15,300mAh

Unique Features: Large high-resolution display

MSRP: $1,049

Emulator Limit: Up to PS2 and Wii U

GPD Win 3

Release Date: 2021

Operating System: Windows 10

Display: 5.5-inch IPS, 1280×720

CPU: Intel Core i7-1165G7

GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics

Battery: 46Wh

Unique Features: Slide-out keyboard, compact size

MSRP: $899

Emulator Limit: Up to PS2 and Wii U

2022

Steam Deck

Release Date: February 2022

Operating System: SteamOS (Linux-based)

Display: 7-inch LCD, 1280×800, 60Hz

CPU: Custom AMD APU (Zen 2, 4 cores, 8 threads)

GPU: AMD RDNA 2, 8 compute units

Battery: 40Wh

Unique Features: Popularized portable PC gaming, Steam integration

MSRP: $399

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch (with some limitations)

GPD Win 4 (Ryzen 6800U)

Release Date: 2022

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 6-inch LCD, 1920×1080, 60Hz

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U

GPU: AMD Radeon 680M

Battery: 45.6Wh

Unique Features: Compact design with slide-out keyboard

MSRP: $999

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

AOKZOE A1

Release Date: 2022

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 8-inch IPS, 1920×1200

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U

GPU: AMD Radeon 680M

Battery: 48Wh

Unique Features: One of the first handhelds with Ryzen 6000 series

MSRP: $899

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

2023

Asus ROG Ally

Release Date: June 2023

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 7-inch IPS, 1920×1080, 120Hz

CPU: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme

GPU: AMD RDNA 3

Battery: 40Wh

Unique Features: High-refresh-rate display, mainstream appeal

MSRP: $699

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

Lenovo Legion Go

Release Date: October 2023

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 8.8-inch IPS, 2560×1600, 144Hz

CPU: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme

GPU: AMD RDNA 3

Battery: 49.2Wh

Unique Features: Detachable controllers, large high-res screen

MSRP: $699.99

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

TJD T101

Release Date: November 2023

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 10.1-inch IPS, 1920×1200

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7640U or Ryzen 7 7840U

GPU: AMD Radeon 760M or 780M

Battery: 60Wh

Unique Features: Large screen, powerful internals

MSRP: Starting at $599

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

TerransForce Handle 5

Release Date: 2023

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 7-inch IPS, 1920×1080, 120Hz

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7840U

GPU: AMD Radeon 780M

Battery: 50Wh

Unique Features: High refresh rate display

MSRP: Starting at $650

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

AOKZOE A1 Pro

Release Date: 2023

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 8-inch IPS, 1920×1200

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7840U

GPU: AMD Radeon 780M

Battery: 65Wh

Unique Features: Improved performance over A1

MSRP: Starting at $799

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

GPD Win 4 (7840U)

Release Date: 2023

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 6-inch LCD, 1920×1080, 60Hz

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7840U

GPU: AMD Radeon 780M

Battery: 45.6Wh

Unique Features: Performance refresh of original GPD Win 4

MSRP: $1,049

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

2024

MSI Claw

Release Date: March 2024

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 7-inch IPS, 1920×1080, 120Hz

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

GPU: Intel Arc Graphics

Battery: 53Wh

Unique Features: First Intel-based mainstream handheld

MSRP: $699

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

Asus ROG Ally X

Release Date: July 2024

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 7-inch IPS, 1920×1080, 120Hz

CPU: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme

GPU: AMD RDNA 3

Battery: 80Wh

Unique Features: Doubled battery life over original Ally

MSRP: $799

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

GPD Win 4 (8840U)

Release Date: 2024

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 6-inch LCD, 1920×1080, 60Hz

CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

GPU: AMD Radeon 780M

Battery: 45.6Wh

Unique Features: Further refreshed GPD Win 4

MSRP: $1,099

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

AOKZOE A2 Ultra

Release Date: April 2024

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 7-inch IPS, 1920×1080

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

GPU: Intel Arc Graphics

Battery: 48.5Wh

Unique Features: First AOKZOE device with Intel CPU

MSRP: To be announced

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3 and Switch

2025

Lenovo Legion Go S

Release Date: January 2025

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 8-inch IPS, 2560×1600, 144Hz

CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

GPU: AMD Radeon 890M

Battery: 49Wh

Unique Features: Compact version of Legion Go

MSRP: $749

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3, Switch, and some PS4 titles

GPD Win 4 (HX 370)

Release Date: January 2025

Operating System: Windows 11

Display: 6-inch LCD, 1920×1080, 60Hz

CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370

GPU: AMD Radeon 890M

Battery: 45.6Wh

Unique Features: Latest refresh with AI-enhanced CPU

MSRP: $1,199

Emulator Limit: Up to PS3, Switch, and some PS4 titles