List Of Top Standout Gaming Hardware Showcased In CES 2024

The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) recently showcased several exciting new gaming gadgets and devices. While major console makers like Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo did not announce any new consoles, smaller companies unveiled innovative products aimed at gaming enthusiasts. 

From super-powerful handheld gaming PCs and giant curved displays to immersive sensory accessories and more, here are some of the most impressive gaming hardware products revealed at CES 2024.

MSI’s New Handheld Gaming PC

MSI launched its first ever handheld gaming PC, called the MSI Claw A1M. This sleek device has a compact yet chunky design with a 7-inch 120Hz high refresh rate display, perfect for gaming on the go.

What makes the Claw A1M stand out is its use of Intel’s latest and extremely powerful Meteor Lake mobile processor. 

Specifically, it uses the Core Ultra 7-155H chip, which has a dedicated section (NPU) for AI-powered graphics enhancement through Intel XeSS technology. 

Combined with 16GB of RAM, this allows the device to run even the most demanding AAA games smoothly, something most handheld systems struggle with.

The Claw also uses a large 53WHr battery for longer 3–4 hours of gaming usage on a full charge. While similar-looking on the outside to the AMD Ryzen-powered Asus ROG Ally, MSI’s adoption of cutting-edge Intel silicon makes the Claw A1M truly unique.

Key Details:

• 7-inch 120Hz display
• Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra Mobile Chip
• 16GB RAM
• 53WHr battery
• Sleek, compact, and robust design

A Handheld for Sega Genesis Fans

Catering to nostalgic Sega Genesis gamers, gadget maker Hyperkin announced their upcoming Mega 95 handheld retro gaming system. As the name suggests, the design and colors pay homage to the classic Genesis console from the 1990s.

The Mega 95 perfectly emulates original Genesis hardware, thereby enabling gameplay using actual Genesis cartridges! This makes it similar to the super-popular Analogue Pocket retro handheld.

It sports a 5-inch display that supports both 16:9 widescreen and old-school 4:3 aspect ratios. The controls are also optimized for Genesis games. With its promised 10-hour battery backup, the Mega 95 lets Genesis fans relive gaming marathons from the 90s!

Key Details:

• Plays original Sega Genesis cartridges
• 5-inch display with 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
• Controls optimized for Genesis games
• 10 hours of battery life

Asus Upgrades its Gaming Smartphone

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Again Taiwanese tech giant Asus refreshes its gaming smartphone lineup each year, and the ROG Phone 8 Pro carries forward the trend of providing cutting-edge mobile gaming hardware.

Its new rear matrix display adds flashy customizable aesthetics while surprisingly being even thinner at 8.9mm versus last year’s model. Inside, it packs Qualcomm’s latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform.

With up to 24GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and flagship-grade performance, this phone guarantees incredible AAA gaming experiences, be it Honkai Star Rail or any other title. Asus ROG phones have always touted specialized gaming features like Air Triggers and AeroActive Cooler support for that true gamer feel.

Key Details:

• Rear matrix display
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip
• 24GB RAM, 1TB storage option
• Ultrathin 8.9mm chassis
• Air triggers, cooling support, etc.

A Chunky New Controller for the Original Xbox

While Hyperkin grabbed Genesis lovers with its handheld, its upcoming DuchesS Controller pays tribute to the original 2001 Xbox console by heavily borrowing design cues from Microsoft’s old ‘Controller S’ design.

Modern touches make gameplay much more ergonomic and comfortable. Support for Xbox One through Series X plus Windows 11 PCs boosts compatibility drastically.

Advanced features like hall effect joysticks and triggers offer precise and smooth input, which is crucial during intense gaming moments. The DuchesS Controller lets original Xbox gamers enjoy modern titles with a cool retro-styled gamepad.

Key Details:

• Inspired by the original Xbox Controller S
• Modernized with better triggers and joysticks
• Supports Xbox One and newer
• It also works with Windows 11 PCs.

Razer’s Futuristic Haptics Gaming Cushion

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Gaming accessories leader Razer is known for showcasing high-concept and futuristic product prototypes at CES every year, like a smart mask or a gaming cockpit. In 2024, ‘Project Esther’ garnered interest with its unique cushion design embedded with advanced haptics.

The cushion fits most chairs and uses an array of 16 tactile vibration actuators beneath the surface to provide incredibly immersive and granular physical feedback. Connecting wirelessly to PCs and gaming consoles lets you literally ‘feel’ the action happening on-screen!

Fully customizable vibrations around intensity, speed, and duration let users tune the experience as per gameplay. If it launches as a real product, Esther could truly revolutionize the way gamers physically perceive their games.

Key Details:

• High-tech gaming cushion with 16 vibrating actuators
• Granular and positional haptic feedback systems
• Connects wirelessly to PCs and consoles
• Fully customizable vibrations
• Early concept prototype stage

A Truly Massive 4K 120Hz Gaming Monitor

If you thought screen sizes couldn’t get any bigger, Acer’s upcoming Predator Z57 gaming monitor says otherwise with its aptly named 57-inch mini LED display.

Extremely high 4K resolution paired with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate will enable truly breathtaking visuals that engulf gamers completely. The large real estate also permits useful features like picture-in-picture and split-screen through HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.3.

Available in the summer for approximately $2500, the Predator Z57 offers expansive screen space for deeply immersive gaming, streaming, and even productivity work.

Key Details:

• Massive 57-inch 4K gaming monitor
• Next-gen Mini LED panel technology
• 120Hz refresh rate with VRR
• Great color and contrast
• Picture-in-picture and split-screen
• Launching summer 2024 for $2500

LG’s Special 32-inch 4K/480Hz OLED Gaming Display

LG leverages its market-leading OLED TV technology expertise to create the new 32-inch UltraGear 4K gaming monitor. Signature OLED picture quality with pure blacks is paired with future-ready connectivity.

Gamers can toggle between 4K visuals at 240Hz and full HD 1080p visuals at an extremely fluid 480Hz variable refresh rate, perfect for slow-paced RPGs or fast-competitive online multiplayer, respectively.

This kind of cutting-edge VRR flexibility, paired with exceptional OLED visuals, gives LG’s new UltraGear monitor a major advantage in the gaming space. Pricing remains unannounced as the launch approaches later in 2024.

Key Details:

• 32-inch OLED gaming monitor
• Toggles between 4K 240Hz and 1080p 480Hz
• Exceptional image quality with true blacks
• Ultrawide aspect ratio and curve
• Adaptive sync (VRR) for smooth visuals
• Price TBA, launches later in 2024

Asus and Intel Join Hands for a Powerful Mini Gaming Rig

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Asus has now adopted the Next Unit of Computing (NUC) concept, which Intel originally developed for modular and small computer systems, for a potent mini gaming PC.

Leveraging Intel’s latest high-performance yet energy-efficient mobile Core chips (Core Ultra 7 or 9) along with Nvidia’s compact GeForce RTX 4060/4070 mobile GPUs, Asus has packed serious gaming horsepower into a tiny box-like system, akin to a modern game console.

Easy setup with vertical or horizontal orientation boosts its living room appeal. If pricing is competitive, Asus’ novel and ambitious gaming NUC PC could drive adoption of small yet mighty gaming rigs that fit neatly beside the TV.

Key Details:

• Asus and Intel co-engineered a mini gaming PC.
• Power of Core Ultra 7/9 processors
• RTX 4060/4070 mobile graphics
• Compact, modular box-like design
• Vertical or horizontal orientation
• Could make small yet powerful gaming PCs popular.

Conclusion

CES 2024 highlighted several innovative gaming products like handhelds, displays, controllers, and even conceptual prototypes leveraging technologies like advanced haptics and AI processing.

Gaming is also permeating into novel form factors like smartphone processors powerful enough for AAA titles and even compact, modular mini PCs with console-sized hardware capabilities.

If pricing and availability align for products like MSI’s handheld, Hyperkin’s retro Genesis handheld, or small yet mighty gaming rigs from unlikely alliances like Asus and Intel, passionate gamers have much to look forward to in 2024 and beyond!