Qualcomm has unveiled a new Snapdragon G series lineup, and the chips are set to shape the next wave of gaming handhelds. Rather than just targeting the mobile market, the SoC range also aims to power enthusiast-grade portables and streaming devices, with reference designs for the former including 144Hz screens and 12GB RAM. That’s not even the best part, as the company also expressed a desire to bridge the gap between mobile and PC gaming, which could change the handheld scene as we know it.
At the moment, there’s a pretty clear line between the best gaming handhelds for streaming and portable gaming PCs like the Steam Deck. Rather than being an outright bad thing, it means there’s a distinct range of devices that cater to different needs, whether you’re thirsty for high frame rates on the go or looking to access your library via the cloud. This is something Qualcomm seems to agree with us on, but it’s also about to challenge the status quo in the best way possible.
