This Black Friday, the gaming world is buzzing with excitement as some of the most powerful AMD Z1 Extreme handhelds hit their lowest prices ever. A standout deal is the Lenovo Legion Go, now available with a fantastic $227 discount, bringing its price down to just $472.97. This is an impressive bargain, even cheaper than the Steam Deck OLED, and significantly more affordable than the Asus ROG Ally X, which hasn’t seen such deep price cuts despite the Black Friday sales.
The Asus ROG Ally X offers only slight performance improvements over other Z1 Extreme handhelds like the Lenovo Legion Go and the Asus ROG Ally. The Legion Go, however, stands out with its impressive 8.8-inch screen and detachable controllers, reminiscent of a Nintendo Switch, providing a unique gaming experience not found in the Asus options.
In terms of value, the Legion Go is arguably one of the best gaming PC handhelds you can get at this price. Although handhelds equipped with Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7840U/Ryzen 8840U require a robust power source or battery bank to outperform the Deck and Deck OLED, it’s hard to argue against having such power at your disposal, particularly if you plan to game at home too.
The appeal of the Lenovo Legion Go at this price is significant, but a few potential drawbacks warrant mention for those weighing their options.
Firstly, for users without a home desktop setup who are considering using an external GPU, alternatives like the Ally Extreme or Ally X might be the smarter choice due to superior eGPU support. While the Legion Go does include dual USB4 ports, it’s not quite on par with OCuLink or Asus’ unique eGPU connector, which means high-end GPUs might not perform at their peak due to connection limitations.
Additionally, the screen is IPS rather than OLED. While OLED screens do offer improved contrast ratios, the IPS display of the Legion Go still holds its own, especially given its larger size—8.8 inches compared to the Deck OLED’s 7.4 inches—and its higher resolution and refresh rate of 1080p at 144Hz versus 800p at 90Hz. It’s a compelling option for gamers who prioritize screen size and a more immersive experience.
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