What Happened
You can still find the Asus Xbox Ally X and the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus for $999 and $1,049 respectively, but Lenovo's Legion Go S has seemingly given up the fight.
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Why It Matters
The best version of Lenovo's 8-inch handheld now costs nearly double what it did at launch – originally $829.99 last summer, the SteamOS version with Z1 Extreme chip now costs a staggering $1,579.99 at Best Buy.
Key Details
- That's an even bigger price hike than with Lenovo's flagship Legion Go 2, which saw up to a $650 price hike early this month.
- Not every Legion Go S model costs nearly double what it did before, but none are anywhere near what they originally cost.
- The Windows Z1 Extreme mo … Read the full story at The Verge.
Timeline
- Initial update published by source.
- Key details emerged in follow-up reporting.
- Further confirmation expected in upcoming official statements.
Background Context
You can still find the Asus Xbox Ally X and the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus for $999 and $1,049 respectively, but Lenovo's Legion Go S has seemingly given up the fight. The best version of Lenovo's 8-inch handheld now costs nearly double what it did at launch – originally $829.99 last summer, the SteamOS version with Z1 Extreme chip now costs a staggering $1,579.99 at Best Buy. That's an even bigger price hike than with Lenovo's flagship Legion Go 2, which saw up to a $650 price hike early this month. Not every Legion Go S model costs nearly double what it did before, but none are anywhere near what they originally cost. The Windows Z1 Extreme mo … Read the full story at The Verge.
Quick FAQ
Q: What is the key update?
You can still find the Asus Xbox Ally X and the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus for $999 and $1,049 respectively, but Lenovo's Legion Go S has seemingly given up the fight.
Q: What should readers watch next?
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Source: The Verge – Original Link
Source: The Verge
