Between 2025 and 2026, the market for handheld gaming consoles witnessed explosive growth. In China, the market size expanded from 4.13 billion yuan to 5.73 billion yuan, reflecting a remarkable year-on-year increase of 38.7%. This surge was propelled by enhancements in hardware capabilities, the refinement of content ecosystems, and optimized distribution channels. AMD emerged as a frontrunner, thanks to its Ryzen Z1/Z2 Extreme series processors. Leveraging a 4nm manufacturing process and RDNA 3.5 graphics, these processors delivered robust performance support for handheld consoles. Intel responded with its Core Ultra 300 'Panther Lake' processor and specialized G-series SKUs, touting an impressive battery life of up to 27 hours for single video playback. Furthermore, Intel forged partnerships with manufacturers like MSI and Acer to cultivate a thriving ecosystem for handheld consoles. In 2026, models such as the ASUS ROG XBOX Handheld Console X, MSI CLAW 8 Ryzen Edition, and Lenovo Legion GO 2 hit the market, all powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processors and priced around 7,000 yuan. These launches propelled the market towards offerings that prioritized high performance and superior user experience.