Best gaming deal: Lenovo Legion Go drops to low of $480

SAVE $150: Get the Lenovo Legion Go for $599.99 (was $749.99) at Best Buy. Open-box models start at just $479.99.

If you’re in the market for a powerful handheld PC that rivals the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, the Lenovo Legion Go just became an even more compelling option.

As of Aug. 6, Best Buy has slashed the price of the Legion Go 8.8-inch 144Hz Gaming Handheld to $599.99, down from $749.99 — a $150 discount on the 1TB model. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen in a while. 

What makes this deal even better is that open-box models are available at steeper discounts:

• Excellent condition: $515.99

• Good condition: $497.99

• Fair condition: $479.99

That puts this high-spec device well within reach for gamers wanting portable performance without shelling out for a full desktop or gaming laptop.

What makes the Legion Go stand out, for starters, it features a stunning 8.8-inch WQXGA 144Hz display, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD — still more than enough power for many AAA games and multitasking, even in 2025. 

It runs Windows 11, supports full Xbox Game Pass compatibility, and includes detachable RGB-lit controllers with Hall effect joysticks for increased durability.

As discussed in our Mashable review for the Lenovo Legion Go by Alex Perry, this handheld gaming PC performs admirably across titles like Halo Infinite, Cyberpunk 2077, and Yakuza: Like a Dragon, especially when fine-tuning power settings. The device even includes a clever FPS mode for controller-based mouse-style aiming.

And because it runs standard Windows, you’re not locked into any single platform; it plays Steam, Epic Games, GOG, and just about any PC launcher you throw at it.

While the fan noise can be noticeably loud, especially when set to higher performance profiles — along with the Legion Space software feeling a bit clunky compared to other storefronts, this is still a device that pairs premium specs with console-like versatility.

For these new prices, the Legion Go offers serious value. If you want a robust, Windows-based gaming handheld that doesn’t compromise on screen quality or game compatibility, now’s a great time to buy.

If you’re still not set on what kind of rig you’re after, be sure to also check out our list of the best gaming laptops in 2025 — so you’re equipped for work as well as play. For those after a desktop PC upgrade, the KOORUI 34-inch ultrawide curved monitor is a total bargain at 47% off, too.