Amid CES 2026's wide-ranging tech previews, PC gamers can expect spotlights on powerful laptops, handheld devices, and advanced monitors from Asus, Lenovo, Intel, AMD, and others. AI-fueled component shortages threaten to raise prices or trim specs.
Building on the event's broader trends, manufacturers like Razer and Asus plan gaming laptop reveals, including Asus's dual-screen design echoing the 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo.
Lenovo rumors suggest a Legion laptop with horizontal rollable 21:9 display and Intel Core CPU. Intel confirms Panther Lake CPU demos for premium laptops, while AMD's keynote may unveil Ryzen-integrated gear.
Handhelds are rising, with Lenovo's SteamOS-equipped Legion Go a likely contender.
Monitors push limits: Philips' 1440p 500Hz panel (switchable to 1080p/1000Hz), announced last month, and HKC's 4K 165Hz RGB mini LED for vivid colors.
Economic headwinds from AI data center memory demands loom large, potentially hiking costs or scaling back features. Console giants Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft remain peripheral.
