LENOVO LEGION GO S PRICE NEARLY DOUBLES AMID CHIP SHORTAGE

The 8-inch gaming handheld's SteamOS variant with the Z1 Extreme chip now costs nearly $750 more than its original launch price from last summer. This marks a steeper increase than even Lenovo's flagship Legion Go 2, which experienced up to a $650 price jump earlier this month. Meanwhile, competitors remain more price-stable. The Asus ROG Ally X and MSI Claw 8 AI Plus hold steady at $999 and $1,049 respectively, undercutting Lenovo by a substantial margin. The dramatic pricing shifts suggest ongoing component supply constraints affecting handheld gaming devices. Lenovo's price escalation puts the Legion Go S well above its rivals, potentially limiting its appeal in an increasingly competitive market where portability and affordability drive purchasing decisions.