Recent developments have spiced up the handheld gaming PC scene, with Lenovo’s Legion Go now getting a notable $100 price cut on Amazon. If you’ve been eyeing it, you can snag it for $499. This markdown places it at a competitive spot, being $300 less than the top-tier Asus ROG Ally X, which is priced at $799, and also beats the Steam Deck OLED by $50, which goes for $549.
Both the Legion Go and the Asus ROG Ally house the powerful AMD Z1 Extreme chipset. This gives them an edge over the Steam Deck and its OLED variant, which is internally identical. The Legion Go stands out not just for its price, but thanks to its striking 8.8-inch IPS display, it’s an enticing option for gamers. In our comprehensive review, we admired its dual USB-C ports, impressive display quality, solid kickstand, and detachable controllers. Notably, recent updates have improved its overall performance and user experience.
For those considering an upgrade from the entry-level Steam Deck, the Legion Go emerges as a strong contender against the Steam Deck OLED. While you might sacrifice OLED’s superior image quality, you gain a larger IPS display—and all at a wallet-friendly price. Compared to the ROG Ally X, which is the only Z1 Extreme model to slightly enhance performance over its counterparts, the slight performance trade-off with the Legion Go is hardly noticeable, especially in minor frame rate dips.
The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, with its $649 price tag, doesn’t quite match up to Ally X’s performance. So, whether you’re after the Legion Go’s larger display or the Deck OLED’s better screen for $549, the original ROG Ally’s appeal is diminishing.
Thinking long-term, Lenovo’s Legion Go seems a wise investment. Speculations suggest a more basic Lenovo Legion Go Lite might be on the horizon in the coming months. However, for buyers targeting this price segment, that shouldn’t be a concern. Meanwhile, whispers about the Legion Go 2 suggest its arrival is likely in 2025, although no concrete details have emerged about its potential capabilities. It raises the question: could the anticipation around Legion Go 2 or a Lite version be behind this price adjustment?
