4 awesome handheld gaming console deals I’m recommending this Black Friday

It seems like everyone is raving about Nintendo Switch deals this Black Friday, but I’m more interested in the big boy console deals. You know the ones I mean, handheld consoles like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go could eat the Nintendo Switch for breakfast, but that’s a conversation for another day.

If you’re after one of the best gaming console deals this Black Friday, then I’ve found a few to get excited about. It’s looking like there are much better deals in the UK than in the US right now (which is pretty rare), so I’ve split this article into two sections to help you find deals as fast as possible.

Save $250: We love the ASUS ROG Ally, and have found that it’s an excellent handheld console for those who want to break free from their PC desk. This deal is a record-low price, beating the previous $399 price that we reported back in March. The console’s original RRP is $599.99, which makes this a $250 saving, although typically the Ally sells for around $499 now.

This deal is on the model with the Z1 Processor, but there’s also a deal on the Z1 Extreme edition for $499.99 if you’re seeking a power boost.

Price Check: $349.99 at Target | $399.99 at Walmart

Save £200: This deal is a winner if you ask me, given that the ROG Ally is a serious Steam Deck rival. In our ASUS ROG Ally review, we found that this console had impressive benchmarking scores but is more of a gaming companion for on-the-go sessions, rather than a dedicated PC.

With that said, it comes equipped with an impressive AMD RyzenTM Z1 series processor and runs on Windows 11, with connectivity for pretty much every PC games platform (including Steam, Epic Games Store, EA Play, and Xbox Game Pass). It has since been replaced by the ASUS ROG Ally X model, which is more advanced but significantly more expensive.

Price Check: £399.99 at Argos | £399 at ASUS

Save £270: The MSI Claw is said to be the perfect combo of power and efficiency, with a mighty Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor and Intel Arc graphics. It has a slightly smaller display than other consoles in this list, with a 7-inch full HD touchscreen (and lower 120Hz refresh rate), but benefits from features like AI-enhanced upscaling for better visuals.

Price Check: There are a few dodgy deals I’ve noticed on this model in the UK, and you should avoid this Amazon deal which is £699 £490 but for the Intel Ultra 5 (not 7) model, which is only £399 at Currys. For an extra £30, this deal on the Claw Ultra 7 model is the best value you’re going to get.