The Legion Go is no longer one of the most expensive handhelds out there, and it’s all thanks to a new record-low discount. At under $600, it’s not that much more of an investment than the ROG Ally, not to mention it boasts a larger QHD screen with a faster 144Hz refresh rate. That said, I’d still check out the Ally first before settling on the 8.
8-inch Steam Deck rival, as my hands-on experience tells me some players will prefer the former. If you head over to Amazon, you’ll find the Lenovo Legion Go thanks to a 17% discount. At full price, the contender will set you back $699.
99, and while this isn’t the first discount we’ve come across, previous offers only managed to bring it down to the $600 mark. Not too shabby considering the Asus ROG Ally is currently down to (was $699.99), meaning you’re only spending $30 more for a higher resolution screen and quirky features like removable gamepads.
Sounds like a no-brainer, right? Well, not quite, as my time testing the portable hammered home that there’s more to portable Steam machines than impressive specs. Before I elaborate on why I’d consider other handhelds before the Lenovo Legion Go, it’s worth noting that UK players can grab one (down from £699.99).
This is the first time the portable PC has dipped below the £600 mark, and it’s a nice price to pay for something that’ll run the latest games at 1080p. Lenovo Legion GO vs Asus ROG Ally - which handheld should you buy? The central theme that runs thr.