Lenovo Legion Go Hits a Record Low Price of $473 for Black Friday

This Black Friday marks an opportune moment for gamers looking to snag high-performance AMD Z1 Extreme handhelds at unbeatable prices. Particularly, Lenovo’s Legion Go is turning heads with an impressive $227 discount, bringing its cost down to an enticing $472.97. This price drop places it below the highly anticipated Steam Deck OLED and well undercuts competitors like the Asus ROG Ally X even amidst the current Black Friday discounts. Although the Asus ROG Ally X shows only slight performance improvements over other Z1 Extreme-based handhelds such as the Lenovo Legion Go or its sibling, the Asus ROG Ally, the Legion Go distinguishes itself with a substantial 8.8-inch screen and detachable controllers reminiscent of the Nintendo Switch.

If you’re on the hunt for one of the finest gaming PC handhelds without breaking the bank, the Legion Go is a top contender. While running Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7840U/Ryzen 8840U handhelds often demand a robust power source to outperform the Deck and Deck OLED, it’s a worthwhile trade-off for those eyeing at-home gaming sessions.

Though it can be challenging to convey just how remarkable the Lenovo Legion Go is at this discounted price, it’s important to point out a few considerations for prospective buyers.

Firstly, those without a desktop at home contemplating an external GPU docking solution might find the Ally Extreme or Ally X more suitable due to their superior eGPU support. Despite the Legion Go’s dual USB4 being a nice touch, it doesn’t quite match up to OCuLink or Asus’ proprietary eGPU connector, potentially restricting GPU performance.

Another factor to ponder is the Legion Go’s IPS screen instead of an OLED one. While OLED offers richer contrasts, the IPS panel here isn’t a significant drawback, especially since OLED hasn’t become standard in handhelds yet. Plus, packed into an 8.8-inch size and boasting a higher resolution and refresh rate of 1080p at 144Hz compared to the 800p at 90Hz on the Deck OLED, the Legion Go makes a compelling case for gamers who prioritize screen size and immersive experiences.

As we continue to hunt for the top deals this Black Friday, be sure to explore our Black Friday Computer Hardware Deals Live blog. It’s brimming with a variety of products, or if you’re focused on specific components, check out our dedicated pages for SSD and Storage Deals, Monitor Deals, Graphics Card Deals, or CPU Deals.