Handheld gaming is both convenient, popular and a great way to stay entertained during long flights or waiting lines. Right now, Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch are some of the most popular handheld devices, but there are more fun alternatives to try. If you're on a budget and want a different option, Lenovo's Legion Go also offers a superb handheld gaming experience.
You can now get your hands on a 512GB Legion Go for just $500 at Amazon, marking a $200 savings compared to its regular price. With its 8.8-inch, 2,560x1,600-pixel resolution display, TrueStrike controllers and multiple gameplay modes, the Legion Go is a handheld thrill ride for any gamer. Best Buy has the Legion Go for $600, but if you prefer to shop with them and have a device to trade in, you might be able to grab a substantial discount ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
If you're tired of sitting in a desk chair all day, you can connect the Legion Go to your monitor or TV, sit back on your couch and relax. The TrueStrike controllers are also detachable for ease of use, which CNET's Scott Stein loved in his review. For uninterrupted gaming, the Legion Go has a 49.2-watt-hour battery capacity, and thanks to Super Rapid Charge, you can get back to 70% after just 30 minutes of charging. Â
You'll be happy to hear that the Legion Go has a vivid, dynamic display that has a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, a 10-point touchscreen, 97% DCI-P3 color gamut and brightness at 500 nits. In terms of sound, the Legion Go has a 2x2-watt speaker system for impressive soundscapes given its size. Plus, thanks to Windows 11, you can use this display and speakers to their fullest while having access to a wide variety of games from a number of stores.Â
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Right now, this is one of the lowest prices we've seen since Black Friday. If this device is on your shopping list, now's the time to strike. Best Buy isn't offering a direct discounts, but it has a generous trade-in program as well as open-box options that could help score significant -- or matching -- savings.
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