This week has brought some exciting news for handheld gaming enthusiasts: Lenovo’s Legion Go, a portable gaming PC designed to rival popular devices like the Valve Steam Deck and the Asus ROG Ally, has just received a significant price cut on Amazon. The price is now set at $499, a drop of $100. To put that into perspective, it’s now $300 less than the upscale Asus ROG Ally X, which is priced at $799, and $50 cheaper than the Steam Deck OLED, which costs $549.
The Legion Go, powered by the AMD Z1 Extreme chipset, stands out for its impressive performance capabilities, rivalling both the Steam Deck and its OLED variant. One of its standout features is the stunning 8.8-inch IPS display, which adds to its appeal. When we reviewed the Lenovo Legion Go, we were particularly impressed by its dual USB-C ports, excellent display, robust kickstand, and detachable controllers. Since then, several updates have improved its performance even further.
For those considering a handheld gaming PC beyond the most basic options like the Steam Deck, the Legion Go presents a genuinely attractive alternative, especially if you can forego the OLED screen in favor of a larger IPS one. It’s also notably less expensive than the ROG Ally X, and while you might notice some minor performance differences (particularly in 1% low scenarios), the cost savings make it a worthwhile consideration.
The original ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is priced at $649, but this handset doesn’t quite stack up to the Ally X in terms of performance. Given the option to either get a bigger screen with the Legion Go or a superior display with the Deck OLED at $549, the original ROG Ally begins to lose its competitive edge.
Investing in the Lenovo Legion Go seems like a solid choice for long-term gaming needs. A more budget-friendly or equivalent model, the Lenovo Legion Go Lite, might soon join the market, though this shouldn’t concern those considering the current price range. Looking further ahead, a second-generation Legion Go is anticipated to launch by 2025. While specifics about its advancements are still under wraps, this impending release might explain why we’ve seen such a price drop on the current model. Whether it’s a hint about forthcoming models or simply a seasonal sale, now could be a great time to snag a Legion Go.
