Steam Deck is arguably the best handheld gaming console out there — especially now with the Steam Deck OLED. Valve’s small wonder ignited a handheld arms race, with a slew of competitors releasing similar devices in 2023. Of these, the Windows 11-driven Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go gave the Steam Deck a real fight, even if neither managed to unseat the Valve handheld.
While the Steam Deck OLED is still the handheld console to beat, Asus' and Lenovo’s offerings are worthy of consideration. I think both are excellent — if imperfect — systems, but after extensive hands-on time, there’s a clear winner for me. Namely, the Lenovo Legion Go.
