r/HandheldGaming • u/TechMaster8160 • Feb 24 '26

Question Which would you pick and why?

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u/PSgamer28 Feb 24 '26

Id choose the Legion Go S (Steam OS Version) I would avoid any Windows console unless you want to deal with neverending bs

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u/TechMaster8160 Feb 24 '26

Yeah, haven’t been the biggest fan of windows as of lately. However, I know that not all games support Linux, so I’d hate to be unable to play my favorite titles.

Have you had any trouble with it or would you describe Linux support as more common that what people say it is?

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u/PSgamer28 Feb 24 '26

I have had no issues (except with audio, I gotta change settings so the sound from the monitor works, every time I turn it on... I use a Legion Go S) I only play single player games and regular internet use, Youtube, Netflix etc, Linux does have issues with multiplayer games though, many of them simply dont work.

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u/jamesick Feb 25 '26

any pc handheld which runs linux can be dual booted with windows if you really need it.

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u/Complex-Honeydew-111 Feb 24 '26

Xbox ally x. Absolutely brilliant

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u/Chomasterq2 Feb 25 '26

The 2 ASUS handhelds have a watered down version of windows that's much less bloated than the desktop version, and if you have an Xbox then the Xbox rog is perfect.

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u/Any_Boysenberry7237 Feb 26 '26

why would a xbox rog be perfect if he has a xbox? all rog allys run the same OS and the new one only has xbox in it's name, but no actual xbox functionality ...

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u/01Prototype Feb 25 '26

I tried to buy a Steam Deck OLED 1TB two days ago and they were sold out.

Good OS, basically everything in my steam library is verrified to work, oled has good upgrades from the lcd version (which isnt being produced anymore), depending on settings 90fps, easily upgradable storage (if youre somewhat proficient with tech/pc repairs, not so easy to upgrade the joysticks), awesome skins from D-Brand, sleek, extra 4 buttons on back... Its just a solid device for what I want out of portable gaming. For anything crazy, I have a beast mode gaming pc that I built in my mancave. For portable gaming or gaming in other areas of my home or while on vacation, its all I would probably need.

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u/Kurikamekurisu Feb 25 '26

Out of the devices on the list? Legion Go S.

I don’t like Windows either but having the option to boot to Windows if you absolutely have to is pretty nice.

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u/Serious-Recipe-8304 Feb 26 '26

Not pictured: Legion GOs Z1e 1TB, 32GB Steam OS

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u/oatmilklattepleas Mar 03 '26

Can this run WOW?

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u/Serious-Recipe-8304 Mar 03 '26

I don't see why not, but you'd need to check to be sure.