Sorry, an Alienware gaming handheld isn't on the way, but Dell says its looking "pretty heavily” at the space

Hands holding Alienware gaming handheld "Concept UFO" with city in backdrop
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I've been waiting on an 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Alienware gaming handheld for years now, and Dell just finally explained🦹 why it doesn't exist yet. Before you get too excited, the PC maker isn't about to release a Steam Deck rival, but it says it's a "space we are looking at pretty heavi𒅌ly."

In a recent CES 2025 press briefing, delves into Alienware gaming handheld comments made by General Manager Matt McGowan. Rather than diving straight into portable PCs, the Dell GM first conceded that the Switch has a "clear advantage" within the scene. He then praises the console for featuring a lightweight design and providing a "seamless experience" in terms of games and software - two reasons why it's still my 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming handheld pick overall even in 2025.

As for McGowan's take on handhelds like the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Steam Deck OLED, he believes thꦯat portable PCs don't "quite meet al✱l those factors." He then serves up a sort of backhanded comment by stating they "do an okay job," before proclaiming he isn't satisfied with that.

Alienware UFO gaming handheld on white surface next to controller grip

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Ultimately, the Dell GM shoots down any notion of an Alienware handheld using the current format. He recognizes that "people are willing to accept those deficiencies," in systems like the Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go, but affirms that it's "not a step we are willing to take yet." McGowan rounds off the comment with a bit of a quip, suggesting the company doesn't want to say "Hey, consumer, this is good enough, right?" while presen♓ting a portable PC on par with current options.

Will Dell release an Alienware handheld gaming PC?

Hands holding Alienware UFO gaming handheld with back logo and vents facing forward

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Dell hasn't outright dismissed the idea of an Alienware gaming handheld, but the company appears hesitant to enter the space. It's clear to me that the PC brand has thought long and hard about the fo🐽rmat in general, and all signs point towards it not wanting to come third to the Switch and Steam Deck.

That's not to say we won't see an Alieꦛnware handheld gaming PC eventually. It's more that Dell will want to offer a balanced device without glaring caveats. I love ﷺdevices like the Steam Deck, but trade-offs like battery life give the hardware genre an experimental vibe.

Do I think it's possible to build a portable PC with no pitfalls? The short answer is no, and I don't think aiming for such heights is productive. Rather than u𝓡sing the notion that the Switch performance "meets expectations for the Nintendo ecosystem," as a reason not to compete with the Steam Deck, I'd prefer to see Alienware innovate within the handheld space by serving the g꧒rowing player base an elevated experience.

Why can't Dell be the company to better balance runtime and portable PC performance? Perhaps it feels like current APU and battery life tech isn't quite up to scratch yet. I'll be asking myself that very question as I get hands-on with new AMD Ryzen Z2 devices like the Lenovo Legion Go S, especially since the launch marks a new generation of handheld gaming꧑ PCs.