Best Buy has $50 off three of the four Legion Go S models:
Z1 Extreme Legion Go S with Windows and 32gb ram/1tb storage (white) [bestbuy.com] - $850
Z1 Extreme Legion Go S with SteamOS and 32gb ram/1tb storage (purple) [bestbuy.com] - $780
Z2 Go Legion Go S with SteamOS and 16gb ram/512gb storage (purple) [bestbuy.com] - $550
The Z2 Go models have been available for months, and the Z1E Windows one has been available in and out at Best Buy for a couple of months or so, but the Z1E SteamOS model has only recently been available there. If you're looking for a Z1E handheld, it's a pretty good deal. Ergonomics are MUCH improved from the original Legion Go. Aside from the chip, ram, storage, and color, specs are identical between the models:
8" IPS 120Hz VRR screen
Hall effect sticks
Triggers with stops (switch between analog and digital)
Front firing speakers
2 USB-C ports
55.5 Wh battery
Comes with a 2242 ssd, but can take a 2280 ssd
I've been trying out a few different handhelds lately to see if I'd like something different than my Steam Deck and recently got the Z1E SteamOS version, if you've got questions feel free to ask.
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Xbox Game Pass will not natively work on SteamOS, only streaming.
The models with SteamOS generally only play what's on the Steam store out-of-the-box, however, there are ways you can install other game launchers like Epic, GOG, Ubisoft, etc. For GamePass, you can use the streaming feature. GeForce Now is also a way to stream more of your games from other libraries.
If you are a little technically savvy, you can partition your hard drive and set it up to dual boot into Windows or SteamOS which is what I did to get the best of both worlds.
The detachable is great in theory but adds flex and width to the unit if you're playing handheld. Plus it's really big. The "mouse" mode wasn't as good as I thought and playing Valorant wasn't that great.
I opted for Ally X on FB marketplace. Ally X is bigger than OG Ally but got it for the extra ram.
The extra ram is super helpful in more demanding games. Helldivers 1 & 2 is fun on ally X, quite playable.
I also sync with 2 sn30 pro and kids play retro games on it.
SteamOS is amazing (main/beta releases) Ally X. I imagine it's a great experience to on both Go and Go S now.
But at the same time... I'm not sure if this device is worth $330 more than my OG ROG Ally Z1E...
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I'm considering getting it through best buy. They have a 60 day return window. I figure I can get it, if the price drops they'll match. Or if Gen2 handhelds with the Z2E come out and the price isn't $1k+, I can return it and order one of those.
The hard thing is if neither of those things happen, I can take a $450 hit from the rog ally... But a $850 hit from the Lenovo would SUCK
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