Abstract: A portable gaining monitor is configured for use with a portable video game unit that includes a base with a first screen, a processor, and a first controller detachably coupled to the base. The portable gaming monitor includes a housing and a gaming unit dock configured to receive the portable video game unit. The portable gaming monitor further includes a second screen positioned on the housing and being operably connected to the portable video game unit when the portable video game unit is received by the gaming unit dock. The portable gaming monitor also includes a first interface configured to detachably coupled the first controller to the housing. The first controller is in communication with the portable video game unit when the first controller is coupled to the first interface, and the portable video game unit when the portable video game unit is received by the gaming unit dock.