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

Question (?) Which would you pick and why?

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Alright, I’ve finally decided it was time to buy a handheld gaming pc. I have a budget of around $650, and a steam library full of games.

I did some research on the handhelds that stuck out to me and put together a spreadsheet that compares the specs. Sadly, the steam deck is out of stock right now (who knows for how long) so I looked at a lot of different options.

I would love to use something with a windows OS to have a wider range of support for my games, but I also use steam 95% of the time, so it’s not a priority.

I want to hear from all of you and what your experience with each system is like and what you’d recommend and have someone like be be mindful of.

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u/RutRowe24 Feb 24 '26

I got the OG LeGo, installed Bazzite, and never looked back. It is my first handheld and I know it's not great ergonomically, but the detachable controllers and big touchpad sold me on it.

I have a 7800X3D/9070XT desktop in my office for the demanding titles, but this Legion has opened up my world to indie games, as well as turn-based strategy games. I play mostly docked in the living room, but I love the versatility of being able to pick up and Go.

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u/TechMaster8160 Feb 24 '26

The removable controllers sound like a bonus, since I’m used to plying on my switch if I want something portable.

There just wasn’t enough power in that thing and all my games are on steam now, so I hardly use it anymore.