Getting started with Games On The Move
By Sam Okafor
Updated: 2026-05-20
Games On The Move is for people who game across more than one device. We help you find games that run well on portable and at-home hardware — Steam Deck, Switch and Switch 2, handheld PCs, iPad and Android, consoles, and cloud — and we answer the cross-device questions the big sites skip: which of your games sync, which controller works everywhere, and what to pack for a flight. Updated for 2026.
Who this guide is for
- Portable gamers on a Steam Deck, Switch or Switch 2, a handheld PC, an iPad or Android tablet, or a phone.
- Anyone juggling more than one device who wants their games, saves, and accessories to work across all of them.
- Families and travellers who want reliable games on the move.
Start with the essentials
These are the guides most people need first:
- Cross-save between Steam Deck and Switch: which games actually sync between your devices, and which don’t.
- Best controllers for Steam Deck, Switch, and ROG Ally: the one pad that works across everything.
- Steam Deck vs Switch 2: which to buy, by how you actually play.
- Best VPN for portable gaming: security on hotel Wi-Fi, and what a VPN won’t do.
- Gaming on a long-haul flight: the 2026 power and battery rules that change how you pack.
Choosing your main device
- Steam Deck: a handheld PC with a huge library and flexible settings.
- Switch and Switch 2: family-friendly and offline-first; a strong travel choice.
- iPad: Apple Arcade, cloud apps, and controller support.
- Android: cloud, emulation, and portable builds on phones and tablets.
- Cloud gaming: stream PC and console games to any screen.
How the site is organised
- Game library: /games, with per-game pages showing platform availability, notes, and trusted store links.
- Platform hubs: start with the right device guide above.
- Guides: /guides, covering comparisons, accessories, travel setups, and cross-device how-tos.
Quick start
- Pick your main device using the guides above.
- Browse games that suit it in the game library; each page lists platforms and notes.
- Check where to buy. Per-game pages link to trusted stores (Amazon, Green Man Gaming, Humble, and others); no grey-market keys.
- Review cross-save and cloud-save notes so your progress moves between devices.
- Optimise with guides. Use the accessories guide and the controller guide to fine-tune your setup.
Stay synced and travel-ready
- On each game page, look for cross-save and cloud-save notes before you switch devices.
- For travel, check offline support, battery, and controller requirements; the platform guides cover the device-specific tips.