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Oct 13, 2025 1:01 AM

Open Box/Excellent: 512GB Legion Go S 8" 120Hz Gaming Handheld

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Best Buy has 512GB Legion Go S 8" 120Hz Gaming Handheld (Open Box - Excellent, 83L30030US) on sale for $506.99. Shipping is free otherwise select free store pick up where stock permits.

Thanks to community member N3RD_01 for finding this deal.

Also available (limited availability):Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen Z2 Go
  • SteamOS
  • 16GB with 512GB SSD

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Best Buy has 512GB Legion Go S 8" 120Hz Gaming Handheld (Open Box - Excellent, 83L30030US) on sale for $506.99. Shipping is free otherwise select free store pick up where stock permits.

Thanks to community member N3RD_01 for finding this deal.

Also available (limited availability):Specs:
  • AMD Ryzen Z2 Go
  • SteamOS
  • 16GB with 512GB SSD

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Geek Squad Verified
    • Excellent:
      • Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings.
      • Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
    • Good
      • Works like new. Restored to factory settings.
      • May have minor scratches or dents.
      • May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
    • Fair
      • Works like new. Restored to factory settings.
      • May have larger dents or scratches.
      • May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

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Oct 13, 2025 4:57 AM
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treepopOct 13, 2025 4:57 AM
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How does this compare to z1 extreme
Oct 13, 2025 5:18 AM
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AlcatrazHazeOct 13, 2025 5:18 AM
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Quote from treepop View quoted comment :
How does this compare to z1 extreme
It's technically only about 10%-15% less performant than a Z1E, about 20% more performant than a Z1 non E.
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Oct 14, 2025 3:32 AM
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SiennaPlant9626Oct 14, 2025 3:32 AM
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Quote from treepop View quoted comment :
How does this compare to z1 extreme
Z1E is way better. More ramz more space and more better processor
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Oct 15, 2025 6:40 PM
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so-so7Oct 15, 2025 6:40 PM
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How does this compare to the steamdeck?
Oct 15, 2025 9:51 PM
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Oct 16, 2025 4:54 PM
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OrangeJuliusOct 16, 2025 4:54 PM
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Quote from SiennaPlant9626 View quoted comment :
Z1E is way better. More ramz more space and more better processor
The Z1E doesn't determine the RAM available, it's just an SOC that combines graphics and CPU cores. The Z1E is bundled in handhelds that range from 16GB (ROG Ally, various other handhelds) up to 24GB in the ROG Ally X, typically maxing out around 32GB in a few Lenovo Legion, Ayaneo and GPD handhelds. RAM and TDP limits are fully customizable based upon the OEM.

The Z1 / Z2 lines are very confusing, because they range from the high-end Z2 Extreme CPUs that are a direct upgrade over the Z1 Extreme, to terrible products like the Z2 A and Z1 non-extreme that are basically a higher TDP version of the Steam Deck's APU.


Z1 Series: https://cdn.thepcenthusiast.com/w...68x432.jpg
Z2 Series: https://hothardware.com/Image/Res...-specs.jpg


It basically goes like this:
APU Model - CPU Cores / Threads - GPU Cores - TDP Limits
1) Z2 Extreme / AI Z2 Extreme - 8 / 16 (Zen 5) - 16 (RDNA 3.5) - 15-35W
2) Z1 Extreme - 8/16 (Zen 4) - 12 (RDNA 3) - 15-30W
3) Z2 - 8/16 (Zen 4) - 12 (RDNA 3) - 15-30W
4) Z2 Go - 4/8 (Zen 3+) - 12 (RDNA 2) - 15-30W
5) Z2 A - 4/8 (Zen 2) - 8 (RDNA 2) - 6-20W
6) Steam Deck Custom Ryzen APU - 4/8 (Zen 2) - 8 (RNDA 2) - 4-15W
7) Z1 - 6/12 (Zen 4) - 4 (RDNA 3) - 9-30W

Avoid the Z1 non-extreme at all costs, it's a horrible product that has no reason for being besides decent CPU performance. The Z2 A is the ugly duck of the Z2 series, basically a higher TDP Steam Deck APU. The Steam Deck's hardware often performs better at lower TDPs, but cranking up the wattage will allow the Z2 A to win most fights vs the Steam Deck at 15W.


Special mention goes to the Ryzen AI 7 / 9 series APUs which bring further confusion since they're similar high-end products with 12 Zen 5 cores and Radeon 890M GPUs, but more tailored for Laptops and Desktop minis. They're basically higher performance versions of the Z2 Extreme. The AI 7 Pro is somewhere in between the Z1 Extreme and Z2 Extreme, but fairly rare to encounter.
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Oct 16, 2025 10:24 PM
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dave-rOct 16, 2025 10:24 PM
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Be careful buying the used ones. I bought the Steam one "like new" and when it got delivered it had Windows on it and the hard drive was partitioned 6 times. I already had a windows handheld so I got Bazzite installed but it took some time to do it.

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Oct 17, 2025 7:23 PM
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SiennaPlant9626Oct 17, 2025 7:23 PM
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Quote from OrangeJulius View quoted comment :
The Z1E doesn't determine the RAM available, it's just an SOC that combines graphics and CPU cores. The Z1E is bundled in handhelds that range from 16GB (ROG Ally, various other handhelds) up to 24GB in the ROG Ally X, typically maxing out around 32GB in a few Lenovo Legion, Ayaneo and GPD handhelds. RAM and TDP limits are fully customizable based upon the OEM.

The Z1 / Z2 lines are very confusing, because they range from the high-end Z2 Extreme CPUs that are a direct upgrade over the Z1 Extreme, to terrible products like the Z2 A and Z1 non-extreme that are basically a higher TDP version of the Steam Deck's APU.


Z1 Series: https://cdn.thepcenthusiast.com/w...68x432.jpg
Z2 Series: https://hothardware.com/Image/Res...-specs.jpg


It basically goes like this:
APU Model - CPU Cores / Threads - GPU Cores - TDP Limits
1) Z2 Extreme / AI Z2 Extreme - 8 / 16 (Zen 5) - 16 (RDNA 3.5) - 15-35W
2) Z1 Extreme - 8/16 (Zen 4) - 12 (RDNA 3) - 15-30W
3) Z2 - 8/16 (Zen 4) - 12 (RDNA 3) - 15-30W
4) Z2 Go - 4/8 (Zen 3+) - 12 (RDNA 2) - 15-30W
5) Z2 A - 4/8 (Zen 2) - 8 (RDNA 2) - 6-20W
6) Steam Deck Custom Ryzen APU - 4/8 (Zen 2) - 8 (RNDA 2) - 4-15W
7) Z1 - 6/12 (Zen 4) - 4 (RDNA 3) - 9-30W

Avoid the Z1 non-extreme at all costs, it's a horrible product that has no reason for being besides decent CPU performance. The Z2 A is the ugly duck of the Z2 series, basically a higher TDP Steam Deck APU. The Steam Deck's hardware often performs better at lower TDPs, but cranking up the wattage will allow the Z2 A to win most fights vs the Steam Deck at 15W.


Special mention goes to the Ryzen AI 7 / 9 series APUs which bring further confusion since they're similar high-end products with 12 Zen 5 cores and Radeon 890M GPUs, but more tailored for Laptops and Desktop minis. They're basically higher performance versions of the Z2 Extreme. The AI 7 Pro is somewhere in between the Z1 Extreme and Z2 Extreme, but fairly rare to encounter.
The legion go s z1 extreme have 32gb of ram. 8 is used for the OS making 16g. ram available for game. legion go s z1 extreme is way better than the Z2.
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Oct 18, 2025 5:53 PM
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onceuponadeal1Oct 18, 2025 5:53 PM
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How does it compare with ROG Ally?
Oct 18, 2025 6:58 PM
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MarkS5879Oct 18, 2025 6:58 PM
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Can you play fortnite on this? Can you play game from the epic store?
Oct 19, 2025 9:51 AM
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FantasticWealth552Oct 19, 2025 9:51 AM
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Quote from MarkS5879 View quoted comment :
Can you play fortnite on this? Can you play game from the epic store?
You can import and play games from other storefronts (Epic Games, GOG, Ubisoft) on SteamOS. Heroic Games Launcher is a common method to do that.
https://youtube.com/shorts/FxMrNY...GJ5HXv6_X5
Fortnite, without streaming workarounds like GeoForce Now (free tier), isn't playable natively on SteamOS. Epic has yet to allow its anti-cheat software to work with Linux, which is what powers SteamOS. One would have to install Windows for that, and dual boot the OSs on the handheld.
It'll probably be simplier to get the WindowsOS version of the LeGO S, with 32 GB RAM and 1TB Storage, which has the same Z2 GO chip. Back in August, it went on sale as low as $499.99 brand new at Best Buy; fingers crossed it happens for the holidays. You can install SteamOS on to it.
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Oct 23, 2025 5:48 PM
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itank2Oct 23, 2025 5:48 PM
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Quote from AlcatrazHaze View quoted comment :
It's technically only about 10%-15% less performant than a Z1E, about 20% more performant than a Z1 non E.
Doesn't seem like a great price when you can get the ROG Ally Z1 extreme for $399 open box excellent at Best Buy. Am I missing something? I'm not as familiar with the handhelds.
Oct 23, 2025 5:52 PM
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thinktwicebeforebuyOct 23, 2025 5:52 PM
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Quote from onceuponadeal1 View quoted comment :
How does it compare with ROG Ally?
Z1E Rog Ally goes for $400 open box excellent. That way sounds better than this one for me.
Oct 23, 2025 7:04 PM
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CarloswithacOct 23, 2025 7:04 PM
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I have an old Steam account. Anyone ever play the Bioshock series on this? If so, how was the gameplay?

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Oct 23, 2025 7:45 PM
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itank2Oct 23, 2025 7:45 PM
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Quote from Carloswithac View quoted comment :
I have an old Steam account. Anyone ever play the Bioshock series on this? If so, how was the gameplay?
You should just check videos on youtube since everyone will have different opinions on what is acceptable performance. The Bioshock games are pretty old, I would think those games would run well on most of these handhelds.
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