Will the Lenovo Legion Go take over the handheld market – Probably not
With the Lenovo Legion Go set to release at the end of the month, the true question is whether or not this device will be the next big thing in the handheld world.
The Lenovo Legion Go will be the latest handheld to hit the market and with it set to be released on October 31, the device will be in gamer's hands in no time, with pre-orders open now. After the release of the Asus ROG Ally earlier this year, paired with the range of other gaming handhelds that are already on the market, it's worth considering whether or not the Lenovo Legion Go will make a mark in the space.
In simple terms, no, I don't think it will. That's not to take anything away from the device, which was absolutely fantastic when I went hands-on with it – I mean, as fantastic as a broken preview unit can be – but right now, there are just too many better-priced options on the market.
Coming in at £699 / $699 / AU$1399, the Lenovo Legion Go price is pretty steep compared to the competition. Based on price alone, it feels like this handheld is in a league of its own when compared to the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch which come in at £349 / $399 / AU$599 and £259.99 / $299.99 / AU$469.95 respectively.
The performance, operating system, and stunning screen on the Lenovo Legion Go sets it apart from the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch, but realistically, gamers who are looking to play AAA titles or competitive games are better off just picking up a lightweight gaming laptop that comes in at a similar price point.
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And for those who are just looking for a reliable handheld, where having the highest possible framerate isn't of utmost importance, then the Steam Deck obviously takes the spotlight. I mean, it's half the price and has a wide range of titles accessible through Steam, it's a no-brainer.
Now I know what you're thinking, 'But what about the Asus ROG Ally? People bought that and it was just as costly as the Lenovo Legion Go' and in response, I say exactly the same thing. People bought that.
I absolutely loved the Asus ROG Ally, it won my heart and I gave it a five-star rating in my review, but I'm the first to admit that although Asus did it first, Lenovo is probably going to do it better. However, Asus doing it first means that people who were on the lookout for a high-performance gaming handheld already had their wishes fulfilled with the Asus ROG Ally. There's a chance Lenovo has missed its chance to capitalise on the gap in the market.
Those who already picked up a gaming handheld from Asus just a few months back are unlikely to sell it at a loss just to pick up this new edition from Lenovo. I think the Lenovo Legion Go has probably arrived too large, too late and the only way it would have made a more significant mark in the handheld gaming space is if it came in at a lower price point.
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