The Windows Z1 Extreme model of the Lenovo Legion Go S is listed at $1,679.99 but is currently on sale for $1,049.99, with B&H offering it for $1,299.99.
Lenovo is quietly discontinuing the Windows Z1 Extreme model
Many listings for various versions of the Legion Go S have disappeared from retailers and Lenovo’s own website, suggesting the company is axing this version. The Verge reported that Lenovo did not respond to a request for comment on the matter.
The device is being referred to as the Legion Go S Gen 1 on Lenovo’s site
Google search results show Lenovo’s website beginning to label the handheld as the “Lenovo Legion Go S Gen 1,” indicating a potential generational shift. This naming change aligns with the removal of current listings.
Asus confirms no imminent price increases for its competing handheld
Earlier this month, Asus representative Anthony Spence told The Verge there is “no price increase on the horizon, so far as I can tell,” for the Xbox Ally X in the US. This contrast highlights differing strategies between competitors in the handheld gaming market.
Why is Lenovo discontinuing the Legion Go S Windows Z1 Extreme model?
The Verge suggests Lenovo may be quietly axing the version due to “RAMageddon,” a term referencing market pressures from falling RAM prices affecting device valuations, though Lenovo has not confirmed this.
Is a newer version of the Legion Go S expected?
The Verge notes that Lenovo may have a newer version coming, citing the emergence of the “Gen 1” label on its website, but no official announcement has been made.