Is Intel finally making a serious push into the portable gaming market? Laptop Mag sourced exclusive quotes from Intel VP Robert Hallock that certainly suggest that it at least wants to, claiming that the company is "beefing up its staff to support gaming [manufacturers] who want to do handhelds." It's an exciting prospect, especially as I've seen Intel's dedication to improving its in-house Arc graphics technology, but I have to encourage cautious optimism.
Handheld PC gaming isn't the curious niche it was when Valve's Linux-based Steam Deck launched to fanfare back in early 2022. More brands have since entered the gauntlet with stellar industry-leading examples like our favorite ASUS ROG Ally X while others struggle to entrance gamers with Windows 11 variants, like Lenovo's disappointing Legion Go S that will surely benefit from its upcoming SteamOS variant and a lower price tag to boot.
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