CES – the world’s largest showcase of cool, fun and innovative gadgets – took place in Las Vegas last week. There were major announcements by many of the world’s biggest electronics brands across all categories, including speakers, toys, TVs, turntables, and – of course – robots.

Gaming was also strongly represented this year with everything from 3D monitors to dual-screen laptops and smart glasses with blistering fast refresh rates among the main talking points.

We’ve put together some of the coolest gaming tech we saw at CES 2026. Check out the list below and let us know what you think in the comments.

8BitDo “Flip Pad”

Release Date: Summer 2026
Price: TBC

Controller gurus 8BitDo gave mobile gamers a new way to enjoy retro games with their new Flip Pad. Similar to GameSir’s Pocket Taco, the Flip Pad opts for USB-C connectivity over Bluetooth (for minimal latency, making it great for fighters and other games that benefit from having instantaneous input) and features a simple D-pad with digital triggers, four face buttons, remappable inputs and is compatible with both iOS and Android. Check it out in action here.

XREAL x ASUS ROG “R1” Gaming Smart Glasses

Release Date: First half of 2026
Price: $649 USD

Xreal’s booth at CES was one of the busiest we saw this year, constantly packed with people trying on various glasses connected to various devices. The brand launched both its new “S1” glasses and the “Xreal Neo”, a compact, portable power bank that doubles up as a USB-C hub with video out. But the star of the show was the XREAL x ASUS ROG “R1” gaming smart glasses, featuring the “world’s first 240Hz spatial display” that immerses gamers in a 171-inch experience with lightning fast, ultra-smooth frame rates. The R1 features dual micro‑OLED displays with FHD resolution – 1080p per eye – and a peak brightness of 600 nits. It also includes a custom ASUS ROG user interface, and signature gaming enhancements such as TUV Rheinland-certified eye comfort technology that reduce blue light and flicker during extended sessions.

Razer “Project AVA”

Release Date: Second half of 2026
Price: TBC

Razer is pivoting from hardware to “digital companionship” with Project AVA, a 5.5-inch 3D holographic AI assistant. More than a simple voice box, this cylindrical unit features an HD camera, dual far-field mics, and Chroma RGB to provide full contextual awareness. Powered by xAI’s Grok engine, AVA offers real-time gaming coaching and life organization. Users can choose from stylized avatars like KIRA or esports legend Faker. Technically, it utilizes a high-bandwidth USB-C Windows connection for its “PC Vision Mode.”

Hideo Kojima x ASUS ROG “Flow Z13-KJP”

Release Date: Q1 2026
Price: Expected to start at $2,499 USD

Republic of Gamers and Kojima Productions have joined forces for the ROG Flow Z13-KJP, a specialized 2-in-1 gaming tablet designed as a “gadget for Ludens.” Fusing Hideo Kojima’s philosophical aesthetic with raw power, the chassis features CNC-milled aluminum and carbon fiber with a custom Yoji Shinkawa-designed UI. And the tech specs are elite: an AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 processor, Radeon 8060S graphics, and a massive 128GB of unified memory. Its 13.4-inch Nebula Display offers a 2.5K resolution at 180Hz and 500 nits. One for the collectors more than the casuals – and one that won’t stay on shelves for very long.

Corsair “Galleon 100 SD” Keyboard

Release Date: January 29
Price: $349.99 USD

Corsair is cashing in on its Elgato acquisition with the Galleon 100 SD, a mechanical “command center” that swaps the numpad for a built-in Stream Deck. The right side features 12 LCD keys, dual rotary dials, and a 5-inch 720p color display for macros and scene switching. Built for high-performance, it boasts an 8,000Hz hyper-polling rate via the AXON engine and pre-lubed, hot-swappable MLX Pulse linear switches. The aluminum frame includes six layers of sound dampening for a premium feel.

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable Concept

Release Date: TBC
Price: TBC

Lenovo is pushing the boundaries of portable play with the Legion Pro Rollable Concept. This 16-inch powerhouse features a dual-motor PureSight OLED display that expands horizontally into a 24-inch “Arena Mode,” allowing pros to replicate competition conditions anywhere. Under the hood, it mirrors the Legion Pro 7i with Intel Core Ultra chips and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. AI heavy-lifting is handled by the Lenovo LA Core for real-time FPS optimization, while a secondary “AI Frame” display concept offers smart map zooming and boss assistance.

OneXplayer “OneXFly Apex”

Release Date: February 10
Price: Starts at $1,699 USD

OneXPlayer officially graduated from its Kickstarter roots into the big leagues with its booth in the main showroom this year. There, the brand revealed the final production model of its “OneXFly Apex” handheld gaming-focused PC, one it had previously teased to early backers as a desktop-class handheld. The powerful device houses the AMD’s monster Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (Strix Halo) chip and features a proprietary Frost Bay liquid-cooling system that allows the device to jump from a standard portable wattage to a staggering 120W TDP when docked – this effectively makes it the first handheld that can legitimately stand in for a high-end gaming tower. It can be configured with up to 64GB RAM, 2TB of local storage (not counting the mini SSD and a microSD card slots that allow even more), and an large 8-inch OLED panel that rivals the best we’ve seen on other handhelds. It’s available to pre-order now via the brand’s website with pricing starting at $1,699 USD.

ASUS ROG “2026 Zephyrus Duo”

Release Date: Q1 2026
Price: TBC

The king of multitasking returns as the world’s first dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop. The 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo hides a second full-size 3K OLED touchscreen under a magnetic keyboard cover, allowing for specialized “Book” and “Tent” modes – with the latter, two players can be sat opposite each other for local multiplayer. This flagship features the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (135W TGP). Thermal management is handled by a graphite-backed panel and a 45% motherboard-coverage vapor chamber. For creators, it offers 64GB of RAM and a PCIe Gen 5 SSD.

GameSir x Hyperkin “X5 Alteron”

Release Date: First half of 2026
Price: TBC

GameSir and Hyperkin announced “the world’s first fully modular mobile gaming controller” – a single device that can be reconfigured in multiple ways, allowing gamers to switch between layouts for different consoles as they please. It’s aimed at gamers who emulate retro consoles and includes buttons that replicate popular controllers such as those for Nintendo’s GameCube or N64. Pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet, but GameSir told us that it drops in the first half of the year. Stay tuned for more information – and watch this video now while you wait.

HyperX Neurable Headset

Release Date: TBC
Price: TBC

A headset with a built-in “brain-computer” to kick-off 2026. HyperX and Neurable announced an “industry-first” gaming headset “outfitted with neurotechnology” – but what exactly does that mean? According to the brands, the new headset uses AI and neuroscience to “help players improve their focus and accuracy by interpreting brain activity in real-time.” The headset features Neurable’s proprietary tech embedded within the ear cups and these “non-invasive” EEG sensors track your brainwaves to monitor focus and fatigue levels in real-time. And, while gaming, if the headset detects that you’re locked in it can automatically trigger a “Do Not Disturb” mode on your PC and increase active noise cancellation to keep you fully immersed. The brands say gamers’ reaction times were improved “by 43 milliseconds,” accuracy “by 0.53%,” and “nearly 9 additional targets hit in a target shooting psychometric task” during tests.

Samsung “Odyssey 3D” Monitor

Release Date: First half of 2026
Price: TBC

Samsung’s Odyssey range of gaming monitors needs no introduction. This year, though, the South Korean brand really stepped it up and – literally – took things into a new dimension with the its updated Odyssey 3D (model G90XH) monitor. Described by Samsung as “the world’s first 6K glasses-free 3D gaming monitor,” it uses real-time eye tracking to provide the user with a “3D” view of whatever’s on their screen. It adjusts depth and perspective in relation to where the user is sitting and, according to the brand, creates “a layered sense of dimension” without any additional peripherals needed. Its super-high 6K resolution is supported by a 165Hz refresh rate that can be “boosted to 330Hz” when using the monitor’s Dual Mode, as well as a super-fast 1ms response time for minimal lag during gameplay. The monitor can also convert most 2D content, like regular YouTube videos, into 3D before your eyes.

NVIDIA “DLSS 4.5”

Release Date: Late 2026 (US)
Price: TBC

Another standout from CES this year wasn’t a new console or piece of futuristic hardware – it was pure computational wizardry. NVIDIA’s DLSS 4.5 stole the spotlight by showing how modern AI can literally redefine smoothness and visual fidelity in games. Building on last year’s buzz around super-resolution and frame generation, NVIDIA’s second-generation model doesn’t only deliver better, sharper lighting and motion clarity, it also dynamically churns out up to six AI-generated frames for every one rendered that results in buttery smooth 4K gameplay at 240Hz and above. The brand also demoed Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, its adaptive system that intelligently balances crisp visuals with insane frame rates on the fly and can upscale hundreds of titles across RTX GPUs with minimal latency. While technical developments in gaming weren’t in abundance this year, DLSS 4.5 alone brings so much to the table to make up for any shortcomings. You can learn more about it in this video.

Special Mention: Volkswagen x Sony Honda Mobility “AFEELA 1” EV

Volkswagen and Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) are redefining the “mobile lounge” with the AFEELA 1 pre-production EV. Unveiled at CES 2026, the car integrates PS Remote Play and a high-fidelity “Immersive Audio” system, turning the cabin into a gaming sanctuary. Powered by Snapdragon Digital Chassis, the AFEELA 1 supports Level 2+ (and future Level 4) autonomy. It also introduces an AI-driven “Personal Agent” and an open-source co-creation program for third-party apps. A sleek, minimalist aesthetic defines the exterior in “Tidal Gray” and “Core Black.”