Jordan Hale
Buyer guides and device comparisons
External profile link coming soonI write the buying advice on Games on the Move. If you’re standing in front of a Steam Deck and a Switch 2 trying to work out which one to actually hand over money for, that’s my beat.
I came at portable gaming the way most people do: I bought the wrong thing first. A handheld that looked perfect on a spec sheet and annoyed me within a week. Since then I’ve made a habit of separating what sells a device from what you live with after the novelty wears off. Battery claims versus battery reality. The accessory that’s genuinely worth it versus the three that gather dust.
These days I run a Steam Deck OLED and a Switch 2 side by side, plus whatever I’m testing, and I write the comparison I wish I’d had before that first mistake. No device is the right answer for everyone. My job is to tell you which one is right for you, and to be honest about the trade you’re making either way.
External profile: coming soon.
Articles by Jordan Hale
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Travel accessories guide
Portable chargers, docks, stands, and controllers to keep multi-platform gaming running on the road.
Updated 2026-05-20
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Handheld or a Cheap Gaming PC? How to Choose in 2026
When a portable handheld beats a small gaming PC for your games, and when the cheap PC build is the smarter buy.
Updated 2026-05-20
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Best Portable Gaming Headsets in 2026: Steam Deck, Switch 2, and Travel Picks
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Best Power Bank for Steam Deck and Switch 2 Travel in 2026: The Honest Capacity Math
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Best Steam Deck Travel Case in 2026 (and Carrying It Alongside a Switch 2)
The right Steam Deck case depends on how you carry it. Slim sleeve, hard shell, or grip case, and how to pack a Deck and a Switch 2 together for travel.
Updated 2026-05-21
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Best VPN for Portable Gaming in 2026: Privacy-First Picks for Steam Deck and Switch 2
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Budget Portable Gaming: The Cheapest Ways In (2026)
The cheapest sensible routes into portable gaming: used consoles, refurbished handhelds, and smart game choices.
Updated 2026-05-20
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Cloud Gaming on Portable in 2026: Which Service for Steam Deck, Switch 2, or Phone
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Best Controllers for Steam Deck, Switch, and ROG Ally (2026)
Which controllers work across a Steam Deck, a Nintendo Switch, and a ROG Ally — and the single pad to buy if you want one for all three.
Updated 2026-05-20
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Best Headset for the Steam Deck (and Your Switch 2) in 2026
The right Steam Deck headset comes down to one question: travel or home. Why the connection type matters more than the brand.
Updated 2026-05-20
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iPad gaming guide
Portable gaming on iPad with Apple Arcade, cloud gaming, and external controllers.
Updated 2026-05-20
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Best Portable Charger for Steam Deck and Switch 2: One Kit for Travel (2026)
How to power a Steam Deck and a Switch 2 on a trip with one charger and one flight-legal power bank, what wattage actually keeps a Deck running, and the 2026 airline rules that decide what you can pack.
Updated 2026-05-21
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Steam Deck OLED vs ROG Xbox Ally in 2026: The Honest Comparison After the Price Spike
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Steam Deck vs Switch 2: Which Is Better for Portable Gaming in 2026?
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Steam Deck OLED vs Switch 2: Two of Us Argue It Out (2026)
We own both. We don't agree on which one most people should buy. A real back-and-forth ending in a clear buy-by-use-case verdict.
Updated 2026-05-20
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Steam Deck guide
Set up the Steam Deck for portable play: getting your games on, stretching the battery, and docking for the TV.
Updated 2026-05-20
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Steam Regional Pricing in 2026: How It Works, and Why the VPN Trick Now Backfires
Why the VPN-to-cheap-region trick is broken in 2026, what Steam regional pricing actually is, and the legitimate routes to a cheaper library for your Steam Deck.
Updated 2026-05-21
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How to Tell If a Steam Sale Price Is Actually a Good Deal
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Steam Summer Sale 2026: The Wishlist Trap for Portable Gaming (and 6 Picks to Watch)
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Best microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026: Buyer Guide for Real Storage
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Nintendo Switch 2 for Portable Gaming: What You Get in 2026
What the Switch 2 brings to a portable, multi-device gaming setup: specs, backward compatibility, and who it's for.
Updated 2026-05-20
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Nintendo Switch guide
Use the Nintendo Switch for portable, family-friendly travel play with strong offline support.
Updated 2026-05-20
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Best USB-C Hub for Steam Deck Travel in 2026: Picks at $30, $60, and $100+