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The Best of CES 2025
Well, that was a blast. Several of our illustrious hardware team were on the ground at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this year, and now the jet lag has abated and the dust has settled it's time to round up all of the winners of our Best of CES 2025 awards for your perusal. CES is always fertile ground for
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CES 2025: My Favorite (and the Worst) Gaming Tech From This Year's Show
CES isn't typically where we see the year's biggest gaming announcements, with major upcoming games usually being saved for summer and winter, and new console announcements now often coming in the spring or fall. But after spending a week in Vegas, I'm now leaving feeling like the gaming industry
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The stars are aligning for a perfect PC handheld -- but one thing's missing
CES 2025 Read and watch our complete CES coverage here Updated less than 55 seconds ago Table of Contents Table of Contents It's all coming together Why Nvidia? Nvidia's blind spot At CES 2025, I saw some of the most exciting developments in the world of handheld gaming PCs that I've ever seen,
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A roundup of the most significant gaming and AI developments from CES 2025, including new GPUs, gaming handhelds, and AI-powered gaming accessories.

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas has once again proven to be a hotbed for gaming technology innovations. This year's event saw the unveiling of next-generation graphics cards, powerful gaming laptops, and intriguing AI implementations in gaming accessories
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.One of the most anticipated reveals at CES 2025 was Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards. The flagship RTX 5090 Founders Edition stole the show with its impressive specifications: 21,760 CUDA cores, 32 GB of GDDR7 memory, and 680 5th gen Tensor cores. Despite its power, the card maintains a surprisingly slim profile, potentially making it one of the most aesthetically pleasing Founders Edition cards to date
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.Not to be outdone, AMD showcased its latest mobile processors. The Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, essentially a mobile version of the Ryzen 9950X3D, boasts 16 cores, 32 threads, and 144 MB of L3 cache. This chip promises to deliver desktop-class performance in high-end gaming laptops
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.The Razer Blade 16 (2025) caught attention with its sleek design and powerful internals, featuring AMD's Strix Point chips and RTX 50-series mobile GPUs. Razer also hinted at "aggressive pricing," potentially making high-end gaming laptops more accessible
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.In the handheld gaming space, the Lenovo Legion Go S emerged as a notable contender. It's set to be the first non-Valve device to use SteamOS, potentially offering a more refined gaming experience compared to Windows-based competitors
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.Razer's Project Arielle introduced an innovative gaming chair concept with integrated cooling and heating capabilities, demonstrating how AI and smart technology can enhance gaming comfort
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.Nvidia unveiled DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation, showcasing the company's continued focus on AI-enhanced gaming experiences. However, some AI implementations, such as Razer's Project Ava - an AI backseater for gamers - received mixed reactions, with concerns about potential negative impacts on the gaming experience
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CES 2025 also highlighted the growing importance of mobile gaming. The MCON controller, a MagSafe-compatible device designed by YouTuber Josh King, aims to transform smartphones into more capable gaming devices
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.Valve's announcement of broader SteamOS support for various handheld devices marks a significant shift in the handheld gaming PC market. This move could potentially standardize the user experience across different hardware platforms
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.Despite the company's strong presence in other gaming sectors, Nvidia's absence from the handheld gaming PC market was notable. Industry analysts speculate that Nvidia's DLSS technology could significantly benefit handheld gaming, potentially improving performance and battery life
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.As CES 2025 concludes, it's clear that the gaming industry is on the cusp of a significant shift, with AI, improved hardware, and innovative form factors shaping the future of gaming experiences.
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