The ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme and Lenovo Legion Go gaming handhelds have seen significant price drops. The ROG Ally is now available for $499, a $200 reduction from its original price of $699. It features a Ryzen Z1 Extreme variant, 16 GB of memory, and 512 GB of storage.
Similarly, the Lenovo Legion Go has dropped to $599, also a $200 decrease from its initial price. It includes the same Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU, 16 GB of memory, and 512 GB of storage, along with detachable gaming controllers similar to those of the Nintendo Switch.
Asus ROG Ally price reduction
These price cuts come as excitement around last year’s Phoenix models has diminished with the launch of AMD’s newest Ryzen APU platforms, such as “Strix Point” and “Hawk Point.” Retailers are offering substantial discounts to attract buyers. The ROG Ally discount provides excellent value for consumers looking to enter the mainstream handheld gaming segment. The Legion Go’s detachable controllers may appeal to a wide range of consumers.
The future of the handheld market looks promising, with AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 series APUs and Intel’s Lunar Lake SoCs already finding their way into various devices. The next generation of handhelds seems poised for success.
