Asus and Lenovo's handhelds get price hike as Valve pauses some Steam Deck sales
Briefly

The article discusses unexpected price increases for two prominent gaming handhelds: the Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go S, with the former now costing $900 instead of the initially promised $799. This trend raises concerns about the competitiveness of Windows handhelds against the Steam Deck and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Meanwhile, Valve faces supply chain issues that have halted the sale of its 1TB Steam Deck OLED model in the US and Canada. The article hints at broader economic factors, like Trump's trade war with China, influencing these price changes.
The prices for the Lenovo Legion Go S and Asus ROG Ally X have unexpectedly risen by $100 in the US, complicating the gaming handheld landscape.
The current landscape suggests that Windows makers might not be able to effectively compete with the Steam Deck or upcoming Switch 2.
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