The Lenovo Legion Go S and MSI Claw handhelds dominate Cyber Monday's last-minute deals, so it's time to move fast

Spotlight of handheld gaming PCs
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Cyber Monday is over, which means most PC hardware deals are gone (likely until Boxing Day), but it's not the same story for some handheld gaming PCs.

Unfortunately, the Steam Deck 256GB sale has ended, alongside the Lenovo Legion Go S Z1 Extreme and its Z2 Go counterpart in the US.

Handheld gaming PC Cyber Monday deals – US quick links

Today's best handheld gaming PC Cyber Monday deals in the US

MSI Claw A1M Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
Save 40% ($260)
MSI Claw A1M Intel Core Ultra 5 135H: was $649.99 now $389.99 at Best Buy
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Display - 7 inches, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

The MSI Claw A1M at just $389.99 is an incredible deal this Cyber Monday. No, it wasn't the best selling handheld on the market – but at just a nudge more than the cost of the Steam Deck is boasts a better screen and great performance.

MSI Claw A1M Intel Core Ultra 5 155H
Save 25% ($185)
MSI Claw A1M Intel Core Ultra 5 155H: was $749.99 now $564.99 at Best Buy
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Display - 7 inches, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 5 155H
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 512GB

This Intel Core Ultra 5 155H powered MSI Claw is ideal for gaming at 1080p thanks to its Intel XeSS upscaling tech. This is one of the best Steam Deck alternatives to pick if you crave more power.

Handheld gaming PC Cyber Monday deals - UK quick links

Today's best handheld gaming PC Cyber Monday deals in the UK

Lenovo Legion Go (SteamOS) Z1 Extreme
Save 14% (£100)
Lenovo Legion Go (SteamOS) Z1 Extreme: was £699 now £599 at very.co.uk
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Display - 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920x1200
Processor - AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
RAM - 32GB
Storage - 1TB

With 32GB of RAM and the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, you have everything you need for high-end SteamOS gaming on the Lenovo Legion Go S. For just under 600 quid, it's a Cyber Monday bargain.

Lenovo  Legion Go S (SteamOS) Z2 Go
Save 18% (£100)
Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) Z2 Go: was £549 now £449 at very.co.uk
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Display - 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920x1200
Processor - AMD Ryzen Z2 Go
RAM - 16GB
Storage - 1TB

At £449, you can't go wrong with the Lenovo Legion Go S. While its Z2 Go processor may be underwhelming, especially how close it performs in comparison cheaper Steam Deck and its processor, it benefits from a nicer 8-inch 1920x1200 display and a bigger 1TB SSD – justifying the increased price.

MSI Claw 7 AI+ Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Save 25% (£200)
MSI Claw 7 AI+ Intel Core Ultra 7 258V: was £799 now £599 at very.co.uk
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Display - 7 inches, VRR, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
RAM - 32GB
Storage - 512GB

Your games are really stepping up if you buy the MSI Claw 7 AI+. Thanks to the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V it can run most titles at high graphics settings. It's the same processor that powers the pricier MSI Claw 8 AI+, so this is a great deal.

MSI Claw 7 AI+ Bundle with Docking Pack
Save 18% (£160)
MSI Claw 7 AI+ Bundle with Docking Pack: was £879 now £719 at very.co.uk
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Display - 7 inches, VRR, 1920x1080, 120Hz
Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
RAM - 32GB
Storage - 512GB

Don't hesitate to make a move on the MSI Claw 7 AI+ Bundle, as it's the complete package that you'd need to take full advantage of the powerhouse handheld gaming PC. With the Docking Pack, you can set up your device on another screen, charge it, or connect other peripherals with ease.

It's a shame that the Steam Deck sale has ended, but both the Lenovo Legion Go S and MSI Claw handhelds (especially the MSI Claw 7 AI+) are better offerings at their sale prices over Valve's handheld.

You'll be getting much higher resolution displays and more powerful, some of which already have official SteamOS licenses, and others that can utilize Bazzite (a SteamOS clone).

It may very well be your last chance at landing any sweet deals in time for Christmas, so it's now or never.

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Isaiah Williams
Staff Writer, Computing

Isaiah is a Staff Writer for the Computing channel at TechRadar. He's spent over two years writing about all things tech, specifically games on PC, consoles, and handhelds. He started off at GameRant in 2022 after graduating from Birmingham City University in the same year, before writing at PC Guide which included work on deals articles, reviews, and news on PC products such as GPUs, CPUs, monitors, and more. He spends most of his time finding out about the exciting new features of upcoming GPUs, and is passionate about new game releases on PC, hoping that the ports aren't a complete mess.

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