Lenovo Legion Go stock: where to buy the new Steam Deck rival
Oct. 18, 2023Another gaming handheld enters the fold
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TheLenovoLegion Go is now available to buy, and we’ve not got long to go until the handheld PC’s Halloween release date. If you’re planning to secure your own portable powerhouse ahead of its arrival, we’ve scoped out a bunch of retailers who can provide you with the Steam Deck’s latest rival.
OurLenovo Legion GO reviewputs the new portable through its paces, and while it’s perhaps not thebest gaming handheldoverall, its specs make theSteam Decklook like last-gen tech. Armed with the sameAMDZ1 Extreme APU as the mightyAsus ROG Ally, the laptop maker’s take on portable PC gaming is unique to say the least. Notably, the device comes with detachable Joy-con inspired controllers that can fill in for a traditional gaming mouse, and it’s a chunk bigger than most on the go devices out there.
We can’t say for sure whether the new Steam Deck alternative will immediately sell out, but there are plenty of places providing Lenovo Legion Go models. In the US, you’ll find the handheld already listed at the usual suspects likeBest Buy, whileArgosis leading the charge when it comes to UK reservations. Naturally, we’ll need to wait for the dust to settle before we see any Lenovo Legion Go deals, but it’s still worth carefully considering which store to entrust with your order.
Where to buy the Lenovo Legion Go
Lenovo Legion Go |From $699 at Best BuyBest Buy has both the 512GB and 1TB versions of the Legion Go, and you’ll also be able to take advantage of the retailer’s ‘trade in and save’ program. Better still, you won’t be charged for your order until it has shipped, so you won’t have to part with your cash until you know it’s on its way.
Options:512GB - $699|1TB - $749.99
Lenovo Legion Go|From $699 at LenovoCutting out the middle man is also an option when buying the Legion Go. As far as we know, the company also only charges your card when your order has shipped, so you won’t have any funds MIA before the official release date.
Options:512GB - $699|1TB - $749.99
Lenovo Legion Go|£700 at LenovoEven the official Lenovo UK store seems to only have 512GB Legion Go models available, and it costs £1 more for some reason. However, buying direct could save you some cash, as you can grab a 10% off eCoupon by signing up to marketing news.
Options:512GB - £700
Lenovo Legion Go|£699.99 at EEIf you’ve got old tech lying around, you could take advantage of the mobile phone retailer’s trade in program to save some cash. It’s also worth noting that unlike other retailers, EE says it expects to receive stock on November 11 specifically.
Options:512GB - £699
In terms of performance, its AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU places it in the same ring as the ROG Ally, and it’ll boost fps further than the Steam Deck in the latest games. It’s also got compatibility on its side, as you’ll be able to access Steam, Epic Game Store, PC Game Pass, and any other storefront you can think of using Windows 11. That said,Microsoft’s OS is arguably less handheld friendly thanValve’s SteamOS, which is something to keep in mind if you don’t like fiddling to get things working.
Legion Go prices start at $699 for the 512GB model, with the 1TB version coming in at $749. In the UK, you’ll only be able to pre-order the former, but we’re hoping the larger capacity option shows up at some point after launch.
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