This may not be a super exciting year for hardware for gaming, but companies are starting to experiment and push boundaries. Apple is getting next-generation games to run on their phones, Microsoft is acquiring studios, Sony is experimenting with new hardware, Nintendo is still releasing solid exclusives, and Valve has created a beast.

Portable PC Competition

Valve release of the Steam Deck has unlocked and entirely new console war among the portable PC crowd. This year it was Valve Steam Deck vs. ROG Ally vs. Lenovo Legion Go which came out right at the tail end of the year. These three portable PCs will surely duke it out next year and with the updated Steam Deck, the Steam Deck OLED, ROG and Lenovo will surely respond in due time, but we may also see other PC manufacturers release something of their own. It’s a brand new and healthy market and I can’t wait to see what comes.

Runner-Ups

Continued Solid Game Line-Up

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Experimental Hardware

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Apple iPhone 15

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Xbox Acquisitions