Lenovo Legion Go Drops to $499 — 8.8-Inch Powerhouse Beats Asus ROG Ally X and Valve Steam Deck OLED Prices

Recently, the Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld has seen a significant $100 discount on Amazon, positioning it as a formidable competitor against the likes of Valve’s Steam Deck and Asus’s ROG Ally. Now priced at $499, it undercuts the $799 MSRP of the high-end Asus ROG Ally X by a hefty $300 and is $50 less than the Steam Deck OLED, which sits at $549.

Both the Legion Go and the Asus ROG Ally feature the robust AMD Z1 Extreme chipset, offering a performance edge over the Steam Deck and its OLED counterpart. This places Lenovo’s device in a sweet spot for those who value powerful specs at an attractive price. The stunning 8.8-inch IPS display of the Legion Go might catch your eye, and in our comprehensive review, we highlighted its dual USB-C ports, vibrant display, sturdy kickstand, and detachable controllers as standout features—all of which have seen some improvements over time.

For gamers considering alternatives to the Steam Deck, particularly those not set on an OLED screen, the Legion Go presents a strong case. Compared to the ROG Ally X, the Legion Go offers a more budget-friendly option, with any slight performance gaps mostly noticeable only during the most intense gaming moments.

The standard ROG Ally Z1 Extreme comes with an MSRP of $649, but with either the Legion Go’s larger screen or the Steam Deck OLED’s superior display available at lower prices, the original ROG Ally is struggling to stand out.

Those looking to invest in the Legion Go can expect it to remain a solid choice for the foreseeable future. Although a potentially less powerful or similarly specced Legion Go Lite might emerge soon, this shouldn’t deter those shopping in this budget range. Meanwhile, rumors hint at a Lenovo Legion Go 2 slated for a 2025 release, though specifics about its improvements remain under wraps. Could these forthcoming models be linked to the current price drop? Only time will tell.