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

This past week, Lenovo’s Legion Go gaming handheld got a significant price cut, making it an even more attractive option for gamers on the lookout for a powerful portable device. Now available on Amazon for just $499, it’s $100 less than before. This drop places it $300 below the price of the high-end Asus ROG Ally X, which has an MSRP of $799, and $50 cheaper than the Steam Deck OLED, currently sitting at $549.

The Legion Go packs the AMD Z1 Extreme chipset, which also powers the Asus ROG Ally, and both deliver superior performance compared to the Steam Deck and its OLED variant. This positions the Lenovo Legion Go as one of the best value options in the handheld gaming market, particularly if you’re drawn to its stunning 8.8-inch IPS display. In our comprehensive review, we applauded its dual USB-C ports, vibrant display, solid kickstand, and detachable controllers. The device has only gotten better with subsequent updates.

For those considering a handheld PC beyond the basic Steam Deck, the Legion Go is an enticing option if you’re okay with swapping OLED quality for a bigger IPS screen. It’s significantly more affordable than the ROG Ally X, which is the only other Z1 Extreme device that offers a slight edge in performance over its competitors—but the difference is mainly noticeable in the smallest of margins and shouldn’t be a deal-breaker.

Priced at $649 for the base model, the original Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme has lost some of its competitive edge. With the options of the larger screen of the Legion Go or the superior display quality of the Deck OLED for just $549, the original ROG Ally seems less appealing than ever before.

Investing in a Lenovo Legion Go is likely a wise move for the long term. There’s speculation about a Legion Go Lite possibly emerging in the near future, offering potentially lower specs. Yet, this shouldn’t deter those already eyeing a device within this price bracket. Looking ahead, there’s chatter about a more robust Lenovo Legion Go 2 expected to hit the market around 2025, though what advancements it will boast remains a mystery. This recent price reduction might hint at preparations for these upcoming iterations.