Lenovo has just made a splash in the handheld gaming scene with a significant price cut on its Legion Go gaming PC. Now available for $499 on Amazon, this device is setting itself up as a strong contender against the likes of Valve’s Steam Deck and Asus’ ROG Ally. It’s now priced $300 lower than the premium $799 Asus ROG Ally X and undercuts the $549 Steam Deck OLED by $50.
What makes this deal particularly enticing is the AMD Z1 Extreme chipset inside the Legion Go, the same powerhouse found in the Asus ROG Ally. Both of these devices outperform the Steam Deck and its OLED variant, especially when considering the Legion Go’s impressive 8.8-inch IPS display. In our comprehensive review of the Lenovo Legion Go, which has seen some updates since then, we applauded its dual USB-C ports, beautiful display, robust kickstand, and detachable controllers.
For those shopping for a handheld gaming PC and looking to step beyond the basic Steam Deck, the Legion Go offers a tempting option against the Steam Deck OLED—if you’re willing to opt for a bigger IPS display over OLED quality. It’s considerably more affordable than the ROG Ally X, and while there might be a slight dip in performance in some nuanced aspects, the difference is negligible for the price.
The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme’s MSRP sits at $649. But since it doesn’t match the performance of the Ally X, the Legion Go offers either a larger screen or, in contrast with the Deck OLED, a better value proposition, making the original ROG Ally a tougher sell.
Investing in the Lenovo Legion Go seems like a smart move for the long haul. While there are whispers of a possible Lenovo Legion Go Lite launching soon, this shouldn’t deter those shopping in this price bracket. Additionally, rumors suggest a more advanced Lenovo Legion Go 2 might arrive by 2025, though we’re still in the dark about its potential capabilities. Perhaps these upcoming models have something to do with the recent price reduction? Only time will tell!
