Lenovo’s fast, comfy SteamOS handheld is hundreds off
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The Legion Go S with SteamOS is a pretty solid alternative to the $789 Steam Deck OLED. It runs identical software, but ships in a design with two-stage triggers, a bigger eight-inch IPS screen (1080p and up to 120Hz versus 800p and 90Hz in the Deck OLED), and it’s got double the RAM and storage [&#
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A gamer hunched over a desk, comparing the Steam Deck OLED and Lenovo's Legion Go S, with a sticker on the Legion Go S indicating a significant price reduction.
Caption: Sometimes the sticker price is just too high, so you put a lower sticker on it.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
The Lenovo Legion Go S offers a compelling alternative to Valve's Steam Deck, highlighting how competition can drive innovation and affordability in the gaming handheld market. However, it's crucial to carefully compare the specs and features to ensure the higher price tag aligns with the additional benefits offered.
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Panel 1
(a) What the subject is: Lenovo's Legion Go S is a high-end handheld gaming device with SteamOS, designed to compete with Valve's Steam Deck but with superior specs and features, including a larger screen, better resolution, higher refresh rate, and more RAM and storage. (b) The real irony or absurdity: The irony lies in the fact that despite having superior specs and a comfortable design, the Legion Go S is priced significantly lower than the Steam Deck, making it a more attractive option for gamers who are budget-conscious. (c) The single funniest observation: The highlight is the realization that Lenovo is undercutting Valve's Steam Deck with a better product at a lower price, making it a no-brainer purchase for gamers. ---
Panel 2
A gamer sitting at a desk with a large monitor and a controller in hand. The monitor shows a comparison chart between the Legion Go S and the Steam Deck OLED. Gamer (muttering to themselves)
Gamer: Same software, better hardware, double the storage... This is getting interesting.
Panel 3
The same gamer at their desk, now holding a flyer that reads They look at the flyer and the monitor in disbelief. Gamer (whispering)
Narrator: Legion Go S: $500 off MSRP.
Gamer: Wait, what? Hundreds off? This can't be real...
Panel 4
The gamer sits back, holding both the flyer and the controller. They look at the screen, then the flyer, and back again, a bemused smile spreading across their face. Gamer (deadpan)
Gamer: So, Valve's got competition. Guess who’s getting a new toy?
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