In 2026, the lines between “console” and “PC” have finally dissolved. We’ve moved past the era of clunky, loud gaming laptops and entered the age of the “Anywhere PC.” These handhelds have matured from enthusiast prototypes into polished daily drivers that let you play Cyberpunk 2077 on the train and then instantly dock to a hotel TV for a desktop-like experience.
If you’re ready to break free from the desk, here is the ultimate mobile loadout.
Valve – Steam Deck OLED 1TB (~$780)
If you want the “it just works” factor, Valve is still the king. The OLED model features arguably the best HDR screen in gaming, with perfect blacks that make dark dungeons in Elden Ring look incredible. It runs SteamOS, which means no fighting with Windows drivers—you just turn it on and play. It is currently 8% off, dropping the price to $780.
For those who want raw performance, the “S” model is the one to beat. It trims the bulk of the original Legion Go but keeps the gorgeous 1440p screen and ramps the refresh rate up to 120Hz. This version runs SteamOS natively but packs the Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, giving you higher frame rates in demanding AAA titles than the Deck. It’s currently $100 off, sitting at $799.99.
SanDisk – Extreme PLUS 1TB microSDXC (~$190)
Modern PC games are massive—Call of Duty alone can eat up 200GB. You need fast, reliable expansion. This card is rated A2 for app performance, meaning your games will load almost as fast as they do from the internal SSD. It’s the essential upgrade to keep your entire backlog offline and ready to play.
UGREEN – 9-in-1 Docking Station (~$40)
This is how you turn your handheld into a desktop. This foldable dock gives you HDMI 4K output, Gigabit Ethernet for fast downloads, and enough USB ports to connect a mouse and keyboard. It is currently 33% off, making it a steal at $39.98 compared to the official first-party docks.
The era of being tethered to a desk is over. If you prioritize ease of use, battery life, and that “console” feel, the Steam Deck OLED remains the undefeated champion. However, if you are chasing higher frame rates in modern AAA titles, the Legion Go S justifies the price with its superior Z1 Extreme chip. Whichever you choose, do not skip the UGREEN Dock; it’s the single accessory that transforms these from simple handhelds into legitimate travel computers.
The Call of Duty franchise has held a special place in my heart ever since I played my first Black Ops game back in 2010. That game's campaign was something else, with twists and turns that culminated in a mind-blowing finale. We can all admit that compared to those older campaigns, the recent CODs have been lackluster at best, and a complete and utter disappointment at worst. The reboot of Modern Warfare did give me some hope, as the first two installments were actually quite good, but the third game left such a bad taste in my mouth that I wasn’t exactly expecting much from Modern Warfare 4.
After recently finishing the campaign, I can say that this installment is nothing like the recent releases and instead feels closer to the franchise’s roots. For the first time in a long while, the campaign comes across as well-crafted rather than rushed to hit a release date. It arrives three years after MW3, and you can see exactly where all that time went. It seems the studio finally made listening to player feedback a priority.
Epic Games has just announced the 2026 Epic AI MegaJam, which is looking to see how much game development can be squeezed into a very short window. This is running from November 12 through November 15.
Participants can work alone or in teams of up to five people, build in Unreal Engine or Unreal Editor for Fortnite, and bring along “as many AI agents as you want.” Epic explicitly encourages coding agents, AI-generated assets, audio tools, writing tools, and other AI systems. The official event page literally says "Vibe your way to $50k.”
It’s turning into a pretty good time to be a Monster Hunter fan who plays on a phone. Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Outlanders will launch on Android and iOS on October 29, giving the series a new mobile-first game just as Monster Hunter Rise is also preparing to make the jump to smartphones through Netflix.
Outlanders is being developed by Tencent subsidiary TiMi Studio Group under license and supervision from Capcom. Unlike Rise, which appears to be the full console and PC game adapted for mobile, Outlanders is a free-to-play survival hunting game made specifically for phones.