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![A capture of the "Steam Deck 3DS" running Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds at higher resolution on Steam Deck.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/opT5thyW746ANuLsfXHgvF-320-80.png)
Steam Deck modder builds custom 'Nintendo 3DS console' by adding second screen
By Christopher Harper published
The Steam Deck modding community recently showed off a few "Steam Deck DS" variants. Here's a brief look at some current options, alongside the actual dual-screen Ayaneo Flip DS.
![Official MSI Claw render](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zd3gxNBK4edfDA7LTe6jJQ-320-80.png)
MSI Claw handheld PC with Intel Meteor Lake now available -- $699 device targets Steam Deck, ROG Ally
By Christopher Harper published
MSI Claw handheld launches with Intel Core Ultra CPUs and onboard Intel Arc Graphics to properly compete with AMD's Ryzen and Radeon-powered PC handhelds.
![Steam Deck OLED](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jUKhtmdML6wqZQKxkBiJ3F-320-80.jpg)
Steam Deck OLED sees burn-in after 1,500-hour stress test — reducing brightness recommended to avoid damage
By Matthew Connatser published
YouTuber Wulff Den was able to achieve burn-in on his Steam Deck OLED after 1,500 hours in a high-brightness stress test.
![Official render of the GPD Win Mini 2024, with detachable, DualSense-inspired handles.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rKiLHcc2Xi7BSFdvVttZvS-320-80.png)
New GPD Win Mini 2024 is a Ryzen 8840U handheld with 7-inch 120Hz VRR display, detachable handles
By Christopher Harper published
GPD's latest Win Mini 2024 refresh adopts the ROG Ally's screen, the upgraded Ryzen 7 8840U design with AI NPU and onboard Radeon 780M graphics, attachable handles, and a mini keyboard.
![Photo of the Asus ROG Ally used by Chips and Cheese for testing.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6RQ7GTjtsabWEahqhab3Ni-320-80.png)
ROG Ally Z1 with Radeon 740M iGPU tested against Steam Deck in compute benchmarks
By Christopher Harper published
The Steam Deck's custom RDNA 2 iGPU is put to the test against the lesser ROG Ally's Z1 RDNA 3 iGPU in compute benchmarks to see how they stack up.
![Official render of GPD Win 4 (7840U version) from GPD's website.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UVj7iQnR5tGZkbQj9SfisZ-320-80.png)
Revamped AMD-powered gaming handheld will launch by the end of the month
By Christopher Harper published
A GPD blog post details numerous GPD G1 revisions and GPD Win 4 with the Ryuzen 7 8840U launching at the end of February.
![MSI Claw gaming handheld](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mgc3pDTgZM8HaiLEf26CCR-320-80.jpg)
Meteor Lake seemingly struggles against AMD's Phoenix APU in early MSI Claw review
By Matthew Connatser published
The Meteor Lake-equipped MSI Claw was trounced by the Phoenix-powered ROG Ally in an early review, especially at low TDPs.
![ETA PRIME on YouTube using the Ayaneo Flip DS' bottom screen to adjust TDP mid-gameplay on the top screen.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ooLcB6mZhD2FspbSm7dp4k-320-80.png)
Ayaneo's Flip DS brings familiar AMD handheld PC specs to old-school dual-screen clamshell form factor
By Christopher Harper published
Ayaneo Flip DS is a handheld PC on par with Asus ROG Ally that boasts a dual-screen design akin to Nintendo (3)DS handhelds.
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