overkill digest

overkill digest is a weekly email newsletter that brings you the best links, articles, and original content about handheld gaming. Every Sunday, our editor Kevin curates an easy-to-read collection of the most exciting and informative reads from across the web.

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🟪 #82: The handheld revolution continues, SteamOS is here, and Windows wants to play nice

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🟪 #82: The handheld revolution continues, SteamOS is here, and Windows wants to play nice

In today’s overkill digest, we explore Valve’s SteamOS expansion, dive into Acer’s latest handhelds, and unpack Microsoft’s promise for a better handheld experience.…

Kevin Wammer • 12 Jan 2025

🟪 #81: Steam Deck's identity crisis, Xbox's wild bet, and Nintendo's next move

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🟪 #81: Steam Deck's identity crisis, Xbox's wild bet, and Nintendo's next move

In today's overkill digest, we look at the upcoming Switch 2 rumors, at the SteamOS release, and dive into the Steam Deck Survey results.…

Kevin Wammer • 22 Dec 2024

🟪 #80: Valve's refurb OLED Decks, dbrand's Switch 2 "leak", and Lenovo's Steam plans

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🟪 #80: Valve's refurb OLED Decks, dbrand's Switch 2 "leak", and Lenovo's Steam plans

In this week's overkill digest, Valve starts selling refurbished Steam Deck OLED models, Lenovo's upcoming Legion Go S hints at broader SteamOS adoption, and we look back at 2024 in handheld gaming.…

Kevin Wammer • 15 Dec 2024

🟪 #79: MSI's new handhelds, Valve's SteamOS plans, and why this time it's different

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🟪 #79: MSI's new handhelds, Valve's SteamOS plans, and why this time it's different

In this week's overkill digest, MSI joins the handheld race with two new devices, while Valve quietly lays the groundwork for a SteamOS revolution. Plus, I explain why their living room plans might actually work this time around.…

Kevin Wammer • 08 Dec 2024

🟪 #78: Samsung folds, Sony dreams, Steam Deck laughs all the way to 17K games

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🟪 #78: Samsung folds, Sony dreams, Steam Deck laughs all the way to 17K games

In this week's overkill digest, handheld makers are going all-in with new devices. Plus, I dive deep into why Sony's PS5 handheld dreams might be a beautiful pipe dream.…

Kevin Wammer • 01 Dec 2024

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🟪 #77: This is the final countdown

In today's overkill digest, we take a first look at the AYANEO Pocket DMG, the game of the year awards, and more.…

Kevin Wammer • 24 Nov 2024

🟪 #76: You can now get a white Steam Deck, but...

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🟪 #76: You can now get a white Steam Deck, but...

In today's overkill digest newsletter I have to criticize Valve, take a look at the Miyoo Flip, and more.…

Kevin Wammer • 17 Nov 2024

🟪 #75: A Steam Recorder and a Steam Controller

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🟪 #75: A Steam Recorder and a Steam Controller

In today's overkill digest, we look at the new Steam Recording feature, the new Hori Steam controller, and check how 2025 might be the Year of the Handheld.…

Kevin Wammer • 10 Nov 2024