Lenovo Legion Go Slashed to $499 — 8.8-Inch Giant Outprices Asus ROG Ally X and Valve Steam Deck OLED

This week, Lenovo’s Legion Go handheld gaming PC got a significant price cut on Amazon, making waves in the competitive landscape against rivals like the Valve Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally. Originally priced higher, it’s now available for $499—a saving of $100. This price adjustment positions it $300 under the Asus ROG Ally X’s original $799 price and $50 less than the Steam Deck OLED.

Both the Lenovo Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally are equipped with the high-performing AMD Z1 Extreme chipset, which surpasses the Steam Deck and the Steam Deck OLED in terms of performance. This makes the Lenovo Legion Go an enticing option, particularly if its stunning 8.8-inch IPS display catches your eye. In our comprehensive review of the Legion Go, we couldn’t help but commend its dual USB-C ports, vibrant display, durable kickstand, and detachable controllers. Later updates have even enhanced some features of the device.

For those seeking a handheld gaming PC that veers away from the more familiar Steam Deck, the Legion Go emerges as a strong contender—especially if you’re willing to sacrifice OLED display quality for a larger screen. It’s substantially more affordable than the ROG Ally X, which, aside from its marginally superior performance during the most demanding tasks, doesn’t quite justify the extra cost.

Originally, the Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme was priced at $649. This price point is less appealing now, considering that for a bit less money, you could opt for either the larger screen of the Legion Go or the higher-quality display of the Deck OLED priced at $549, making the first-gen ROG Ally seem less competitive.

Looking ahead, the Lenovo Legion Go is shaping up to be a solid investment. We anticipate a less powerful or possibly comparable Lenovo Legion Go Lite to launch in the near future, which shouldn’t impact those already purchasing within this price bracket. Furthermore, there’s buzz about a significantly upgraded Lenovo Legion Go 2 on the horizon for 2025, though details on its specifications remain scant. Could these potential releases be part of the reason behind the current price drop? Time will tell.