This Black Friday, handheld gaming enthusiasts are in for a treat with AMD Z1 Extreme devices hitting their lowest prices ever. Particularly noteworthy is the Lenovo Legion Go, now available for an impressive $227 off, bringing it down to just $472.97. This price not only beats the Steam Deck OLED but significantly undercuts the Asus ROG Ally X, even amidst the current Black Friday discounts. While the ROG Ally X offers only slight performance improvements over other Z1 Extreme handhelds like the Legion Go and its fellow Ally, the Legion Go stands out with its larger 8.8-inch display and detachable controllers reminiscent of the Nintendo Switch.
At this price, the Legion Go is arguably one of the best handheld gaming PCs you can buy. True, Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7840U/Ryzen 8840U devices need substantial power to surpass the likes of the Deck and Deck OLED in speed. However, this capability is quite impressive, especially if you’re planning to use the device for home gaming sessions as well.
It’s hard to overhype just how appealing the Lenovo Legion Go becomes with this discount, although it does have a few downsides worth mentioning for a balanced perspective.
Firstly, if you’re someone who doesn’t own a desktop and is considering using an external GPU dock, you might find the Ally Extreme or Ally X to be better options. These alternatives offer superior eGPU support. While the Legion Go features dual USB4 support, it doesn’t quite match up to OCuLink or Asus’s proprietary eGPU connections, potentially leading to bottlenecks with more powerful GPUs.
Another consideration is the Legion Go’s IPS display, as opposed to OLED. While OLED screens offer better contrast, IPS technology still delivers an impressive viewing experience, especially on an 8.8-inch screen compared to the Deck OLED’s 7.4-inch. Plus, with a higher resolution and refresh rate of 1080p and 144Hz versus 800p and 90Hz, the Legion Go is a compelling choice for those who value screen size and immersive gaming.
As Black Friday rolls on, we’re dedicated to helping you find the best deals. If you’re on the hunt for more products, take a peek at our Black Friday Computer Hardware Deals Live blog for a broad selection, or explore our specialized SSD and Storage Deals Live blog, Monitor Deals Live, Graphics Card Deals, or CPU Deals pages for more options.
