Lenovo is cooking up a handheld gaming PC, and I’m hoping it’s the cheapest Steam Deck competitor yet

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The handheld gaming PC scene is blossoming into something beautiful, and Lenovo is reportedly set to join in. We don’t know much about the Windows 11 portable as of yet, other than the fact it’ll use an AMD APU, so it’s hard to tell what the company’s battleplan is. However, there’s a chance it’ll become a true Steam Deck competitor that challenges Valve’s 64GB model on price, and I think that’s exactly what the fledgling market needs right now. 

Lenovo’s rumoured handheld gaming PC will face stiff competition if it actually arrives, as both the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally aren’t the only options out there. Our Ayaneo 2S review takes a look at the premium side of the market, and there are various other companies occupying the price space above Valve’s portable and its Asus rival. There’s a significant lack of anything going on entry-level wise, and it could be a great opportunity for Lenovo to grab an unclaimed realm of players.

According to an exclusive report by Windows Central, the handheld in question is dubbed the Lenovo Go, and it’ll allegedly sport an AMD Phoenix APU and an 8-inch screen. Again, we’ve no idea what else the portable will provide inside or out, but it’s safe to assume it’ll bark up the exact same tree as Valve and Asus. The main question is, will Lenevo go all out and create a premium machine, or will we see a new entry-level champion enter the fold? I’m holding out for it being the latter.

At the moment, there are no $399 Steam Deck alternatives, as even the Asus ROG Ally targets players eyeing up the 512GB model. If Lenovo strikes a good balance between specs and performance, it could provide budget buyer’s with a reason to opt for the Go over the cheapest handheld PC available. That’d give the