Amazon has a terrific deal on Lenovo’s impressive handheld gaming PC. For a limited time, you can get the Legion Go for only $485 (was $700). The Legion Go is the ideal choice for those who want ample screen real estate with their Windows handheld. It boasts an 8.8-inch WQXGA display with 2560 x 1600 resolution. The 1600p resolution is a bit overkill for a portable PC, but there’s no denying the Legion Go offers a spacious and impressive viewing experience, even when you set the resolution lower to boost other graphical settings and preserve battery life. Amazon’s $485 price is very close to the all-time low, so if it’s been on your radar, now’s a good time to grab it.
It’s not the only handheld gaming PC deal for Cyber Monday, though. You can also save on all three currently available models of the Asus ROG Ally at Best Buy as part of the retailer’s Cyber Deals:
$485 (was $700)
The Legion Go is equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, Radeon 700M Series GPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a huge 8.8-inch display that supports a 144Hz refresh rate. Lenovo’s proprietary Legion Space software serves as a console-like hub for your games from each launcher.
Similar to the Nintendo Switch, it has detachable controllers and a kickstand for tabletop mode. Each of the detachable controllers has a pair of back buttons and there’s also a mouse scroll wheel. The right controller has a trackpad, too.
The Legion Go’s battery life isn’t great, as it only lasts upwards of a few hours on a full charge. Granted, handheld Windows PCs tend to lose their charge quickly in general. Though not ideal, the Legion Go does have a rapid charging feature that allows you to refuel to 70% in around 30 minutes.
It has a pair of USB-C 4.0 ports, a microSD card slot to expand your storage, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Overall, the Legion Go is a well-rounded device–and if you’re looking for a handheld with Windows that offers broader access to PC games than Steam Deck, it’s certainly worth a look–especially if you really want a larger screen.
As for the increasingly popular Steam Deck, the 512GB and 1TB OLED models are $549 and $649, respectively–putting it in a comparable price tier to the Legion Go. Remember that you’ll need to do some tinkering to gain access to third-party platforms like the Epic Games Store, and though you can use cloud streaming for Game Pass on Steam Deck, a Windows handheld is the better option if you’re looking for native Game Pass support and online multiplayer for some popular games such as Destiny 2.
The Legion Go isn’t your only portable gaming PC option from a major manufacturer. The Asus ROG Ally has been the most popular Windows-based handheld since its debut last year. The entry-level ROG Ally Z1 is on sale for $350 at Best Buy, which matches its lowest price yet. Meanwhile, the the Z1 Extreme model–same internal specs as the Legion Go–is available for $500 at the moment–unless you have a My Best Buy Plus/Total membership, in which case it’s $450.
The more powerful Asus ROG Ally X with 1TB storage space and 24GB RAM has received its first major discount for Cyber Monday, dropping the price from $800 down to $700.
