After the Switch launched, a new wave of handhelds emerged. The Steam Deck was able to carve out its own audience, but can it compete with the new Switch 2?

Depending on what you want from a gaming handheld, the Steam Deck or the Switch 2 will fit your needs better. I've compared them to help you determine which one you should buy.

In a shocking turn of events, it looks like the newly announced Nintendo Switch 2 might be the best handheld to play third-party games on. I know that sounds outlandish, especially since we have handhelds like the Steam Deck OLED,