TIME magazine has released its list of the best inventions of 2025, and in the Entertainment & Gaming category, two handheld consoles stand out: Nintendo Switch 2 and ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X.
A New Era for Portable Gaming
Both devices are highlighted as part of a growing trend — portable gaming, which has made a strong comeback in recent years thanks to the success of the first Nintendo Switch. These are major recognitions from the famous magazine, which every year selects the most innovative new products on the market.
TIME describes the Nintendo Switch 2 as a “blockbuster gaming console” and notes that the first Switch changed the rules of handheld gaming. The new console “increases the power without sacrificing portability.” TIME also praises its impressive launch sales — 3.5 million units sold in the first week — making it the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware ever.
ROG Xbox Ally X
The ROG Xbox Ally X is described as “a gaming PC on the go.” TIME points out that Microsoft aims to ride the wave of mobile gaming by creating a powerful and flexible platform in collaboration with ASUS ROG. It’s much more than a simple portable gaming PC — it’s a device designed to enhance the Xbox ecosystem, even while on the move.
