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

This week marks a significant development for gamers eyeing portable PCs, as Lenovo’s Legion Go has taken a notable plunge in price. Now selling for $499 on Amazon, it’s become a more enticing alternative to other handhelds on the market, standing against titans like the Valve Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally. This discount positions the Legion Go a full $300 below the beefier Asus ROG Ally X, which holds a hefty $799 price tag, and $50 less than the new Steam Deck OLED at $549.

The Legion Go is powered by the AMD Z1 Extreme chipset, delivering enhanced performance that outpaces both the Steam Deck and its OLED counterpart. Given this processing advantage, Lenovo’s latest offering becomes a fiercely competitive choice, particularly for those captivated by its stunning 8.8-inch IPS display. In our thorough review, which noted software updates that have bolstered the device, we applauded its dual USB-C ports, vivid display, robust kickstand, and detachable controllers.

For those contemplating a step up from an entry-level Steam Deck, the Legion Go is a promising candidate, especially if you’re willing to swap the OLED’s quality for a larger IPS screen. Despite a slight performance gap—chiefly noticeable in minimal frame drops—the Legion Go offers substantial savings over the ROG Ally X, making it a sensible choice.

The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, priced at $649, seems increasingly less appealing when compared to its counterparts. While it may not match the Ally X’s capabilities, the decision comes down to whether you prefer a bigger screen with the Legion Go or a higher-quality screen with the Steam Deck OLED at $549.

For long-term investment, the Legion Go is shaping up to be a smart buy. Lenovo may soon introduce a more affordable sibling, the Legion Go Lite, which could emerge in the next few months. However, if you’re already shopping within this budget, that shouldn’t deter you. Looking ahead, a potentially upgraded Lenovo Legion Go 2 is on the horizon for 2025, though its specs remain a mystery. It leaves us wondering if the anticipation for Legion Go 2 or Legion Go Lite has influenced this recent price reduction.