Lenovo Legion Go Drops to $499 — 8.8-Inch Powerhouse Offers Better Value Than Asus ROG Ally X and Valve Steam Deck OLED

In recent developments in the handheld gaming market, Lenovo’s Legion Go, designed to take on competitors like the Valve Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally, has experienced a notable price reduction. Currently available on Amazon for $499, this $100 discount makes it a solid $300 less than the premium Asus ROG Ally X, which is priced at $799. It’s also $50 more affordable than the Steam Deck OLED, which sells for $549.

The Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally both feature the high-performance AMD Z1 Extreme chipset, offering superior capabilities compared to the standard Steam Deck and its OLED variant. This makes the Lenovo Legion Go a compelling option for gamers, particularly with its impressive 8.8-inch IPS display. Our detailed review of the Legion Go highlighted its strengths, including dual USB-C ports, a robust kickstand, detachable controllers, and updates that have further refined the device.

For those exploring beyond the entry-level Steam Deck, the Legion Go offers an enticing alternative, especially if you’re willing to swap OLED quality for a larger IPS display. It undercuts the ROG Ally X by a significant margin, where a slight performance difference, mainly noticeable during intense gaming moments, seems minimal.

The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme retails at $649, yet it doesn’t match the Ally X in performance, and given the options of a larger display with the Legion Go or superior screen quality with the Deck OLED at $549, the original ROG Ally is facing stiff competition.

Long-term, the Lenovo Legion Go should prove to be a wise investment. We anticipate a possibly less powerful or similar Legion Go Lite to launch in the coming months. However, this isn’t likely to affect those already shopping within this price bracket. Looking further ahead, an enhanced Lenovo Legion Go 2 is rumored to hit the scene around 2025, although specifics about its capabilities remain speculative. This recent price reduction might even hint at upcoming releases like the Legion Go 2 or Lite versions.