Cool facts
All in one package. Handheld game consoles have everything built right in: the game system, screen, speakers, and controls all together in one small device. You don't need to connect it to a TV or plug it into a wall to play.
Small enough to go anywhere. Because handheld consoles fit in your pocket or backpack, you can play games on a road trip, at school, or while waiting at the doctor's office. They're way more portable than big home video game systems that need a TV.
Sound and screen together. Unlike older handheld toys, these consoles have real speakers built in so you hear the game's music and sound effects, plus a real screen right on the device. This makes the games feel like the experience you get on a big TV.