Rumoured Games Consoles Releasing In 2025

The year is officially in full swing! And it's time to look at some of the upcoming consoles we may be seeing hitting the shelves. We know you'll want to spend your money wisely on the top gaming and tech consoles, so let's look at the rumoured gaming consoles released in 2025. We've also thrown in a couple of the 2026 entries that could be making their way to the market. 

(Please note: Most information in this blog is based on rumours and most details aren't 100% confirmed.)

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Switch 2:

• Status: CONFIRMED
• Release date: 2025 summer
• Original console release date: March 2017
• Additional information: Larger than the previous model, with an all-black design with red and blue accents. 
• Price: £400

Asus and Xbox handheld console:

• Status: RUMOURED
• Release date: 2025 autumn
• Original console release date: Xbox Series X/S - 2020
• Additional information: Asus handheld gaming with Xbox branding, nicknamed Project Keenan.
• Price: £500

Nitro Blaze 11:

• Status: CONFIRMED
• Release date: 2025
• Additional information: 7.4" screen, weighs 2.3 pounds making it much lighter than some current portable models. 
• Price: £1k+

MSI Claw 8 AI+:

• Status: RELEASED
• Release date: January 2025
• Additional information: Has an SSD slot that will be easier to access, as well as new bumper buttons and improved hall effect joysticks. It'll also be slightly heavier than the Claw A1M console, with its larger dimensions and increased battery capacity.  
• Price: £899

Orange Pi neo:

• Status: CONFIRMED
• Release date: 2025
• Additional information: A handheld console that boasts formidable hardware under its sleek exterior.
• Price: £500

Nex Playground:

• Status: ANNOUNCED
• Release date: 2025
• Additional information: Small, yellow and blue cubed console with a camera that plays various mini-games like Hungry Hippos, Connect 4 and other interactive, real-life games. Targeted towards families.
• Price: £90

2026 Rumoured Releases:

• Steam Deck 2
• PS6 - 2026
• Microsoft hand held - 2026
• Xbox Prime - 2026

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Conclusion:

Make sure to check out our blog page with regular updates. We make sure to provide you with all the latest insights so you're not missing out! Until then, check out the controllers and gaming accessories we have available on our website, there's something for everyone!