This week brings good news for gamers eyeing Lenovo’s Legion Go handheld gaming PC, as it’s now seeing a significant price reduction, showcasing its bid to rival heavyweights like Valve’s Steam Deck and the Asus ROG Ally. Over on Amazon, you can snag the Legion Go at a new price of $499. This cuts the price down by a notable $300 compared to the high-end Asus ROG Ally X, which sits at an MSRP of $799, and positions it $50 below the Steam Deck OLED, priced at $549.
Featuring the AMD Z1 Extreme chipset, the Legion Go packs a performance punch on par with the Asus ROG Ally, outshining both the Steam Deck and its OLED variant when it comes to processing power. This makes the Legion Go a highly attractive option for gamers, especially if its stunning 8.8-inch IPS display catches your eye. In our detailed review—which has since seen updates that enhanced the device—we highlighted its dual USB-C ports, vibrant display, robust kickstand, and detachable controllers as standout features.
For those in the market for a handheld gaming PC and looking beyond the basics of the Steam Deck, the Legion Go presents itself as a strong contender against the Steam Deck OLED. If you can forego the allure of OLED for a larger IPS screen, the Legion Go offers significant savings compared to the ROG Ally X. The minor dip in performance, primarily evident in 1% lows, is negligible against its more competitive price.
The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme’s MSRP is $649. However, since it doesn’t quite match the performance level of the Ally X, and with options like the larger display of the Legion Go or the superior screen of the Deck OLED at $549, the original ROG Ally is looking increasingly less attractive.
The Lenovo Legion Go seems like a solid investment moving forward. We anticipate that a less powerful or equivalent Lenovo Legion Go Lite might be on the horizon in the next few months, but if you’re shopping within this budget, it shouldn’t sway your decision. Looking further ahead, a fully revamped Lenovo Legion Go 2 is seemingly penciled in for a 2025 release, although its potential specs remain a mystery. Could this upcoming Legion Go 2 or the speculation around a Legion Go Lite be influencing the current price drop? Only time will tell.
