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Forget the Steam Deck - this Lenovo handheld PC is cheaper and on sale
The Lenovo Legion Go S is a portable handheld PC with an 8-inch WUXGA display - and it's on sale
Handheld PCs are all the rage among gamers these days, offering the thrill of playing your favourite PC game on the go.
For those looking to get their hands on one, Amazon has a cracking deal on a rival to the Steam Deck. The Lenovo Legion Go S is a portable handheld PC featuring an 8-inch WUXGA display and an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip.
Bear in mind, this model is a slightly less powerful version of the original Lenovo Go, but it still boasts a 120Hz refresh rate and VRR, with native landscape and a tall 16:10 aspect ratio. It also offers a larger battery on the Go S and the option for additional RAM.
This Windows version also comes with a one-year limited warranty, and gamers keen to play a wide range of games can get a three-month Xbox Game Pass trial, reports the Express.
For other handheld alternatives, there's always the new Nintendo Switch 2. It's currently in stock on Argos for £429.99, although not in every store. Gamers who want one of the most powerful handheld PCs on the market, there's the ROG Ally X here for £799.99.
Our gaming gurus reviewed the Legion Go S and thought it was a stellar pickup. Nathan Bliss said: "For the price, the feature set is pretty impressive compared to its Valve rival. The Legion Go S boasts an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and an 8-inch 1920x1200 screen, which is 120Hz, IPS, and VRR capable.
"Onto ergonomics, and honestly, and I don't say this lightly, it's fantastic. I think this might feel better than the Steam Deck, with the main reason for that being that it's much more controller-like in its more compact size and the asymmetrical joystick layout."
"On the subject of the screen, it's pretty gorgeous. It's a 1920 x 1200 LCD display, which Lenovo claims reaches 500 nits of peak brightness. It's obviously nowhere near an OLED in terms of brightness, but it's still really vibrant, especially when you're watching YouTube videos or in pretty games."
However, they did find problems with the performance. They added: "The performance is a huge shame, especially considering just how strong the screen is. For gaming, it really is a struggle to use it to its full potential when it comes to AAA titles." You can read a full breakdown of their review right here.
