This Black Friday is offering a delightful surprise for gaming enthusiasts—especially those eyeing powerful handheld gaming devices. The AMD Z1 Extreme handhelds are now at rock-bottom prices, including an irresistible $227 discount on the Lenovo Legion Go, bringing it down to a mere $472.97. This price tag competes fiercely, even undercutting the cost of the Steam Deck OLED, and is streets ahead in terms of value compared to the Asus ROG Ally X, even amidst the current Black Friday extravaganza. Although the Asus ROG Ally X shares some marginal performance enhancements over its peers like the Legion Go and Asus ROG Ally, the Legion Go stands out with its significantly larger 8.8-inch display and detachable controllers, reminiscent of the Nintendo Switch.
When it comes to handheld gaming PCs, the Legion Go is a standout choice at this price. While the Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7840U/Ryzen 8840U-based devices do require a robust power source to outpace both the Deck and Deck OLED, it’s immensely gratifying to access that level of performance, particularly if you envision utilizing the device at home as well.
It’s hard to downplay how impressive the Lenovo Legion Go is at this discounted price, though it’s only fair to acknowledge a couple of potential drawbacks.
Firstly, for those who don’t have a desktop setup and are considering using an external GPU docking option, the Ally Extreme or Ally X might be more suitable because these handhelds offer superior eGPU compatibility. The Legion Go does feature dual USB4 support, but this falls short when compared to OCuLink (ideal) or Asus’ proprietary eGPU connector, which means that high-end GPUs could face connection bottlenecks.
Next, while the device utilizes an IPS display rather than OLED, this isn’t necessarily a downside. OLED hasn’t yet become a standard in handhelds, making this more a matter of preference than a disadvantage. Though the Steam Deck OLED offers deeper contrast, the Legion Go’s IPS screen is commendable, particularly given its 8.8-inch size, higher resolution, and higher refresh rate (1080p at 144Hz compared to 800p at 90Hz on the Deck OLED). This makes the Legion Go an excellent option for gamers who appreciate expansive screen space and immersive play.
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