Lenovo’s upcoming SteamOS handheld will cost $50 more than expected

Summary

• Lenovo’s Legion Go Steam OS-powered handheld gaming pc was unveiled at CES 2025, with a firm price tag of $499.99.
• However, the device has now gone up for pre-order at $549.99,afull$50 more expensive than anticipated, with a release date of May 25.
• The price hike makes the device more expensive than the Steam Deck OLED model, outclassed by its LCD counterpart in performance, with the latter being $100 cheaper.
• The device does offer perks, including hall effect joysticks, an 8-inch screen with a variable refresh rate, an ergonomic design, and adjustable triggers.
• It remains to be seen whether these will justify the price point.

By Cameron Faulkner

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