It’s no secret that Black Friday deals will soon reach their climax, and with Black Friday itself on the horizon on November 28 and Cyber Monday following shortly after, it’s now the right time to highlight the best handheld gaming PC deals – and believe me, there are some great deals here you’d hate to miss.
First and foremost, the Steam Deck 256GB LCD on Steam is now $319.20 / £279.20 (was $399.20 / £349), with a 20% discount, making an already popular and affordable handheld more approachable for gamers – but there are plenty of others.
Best Buy handheld gaming PC Black Friday deals – US quick links
- MSI Claw A1M Intel Core 155H: was
$749.99now $564.99 at Best Buy - MSI Claw A1M Intel Core 135H: was
$649.99now $389.99 at Best Buy - MSI Claw 7 AI+ Intel Core 258V: was
$899.99now $849.99 at Best Buy - Lenovo Legion Go S Z1 Extreme: was
$899.99now $649.99 at Best Buy - Lenovo Legion Go S Z2 Go: was
$649now $449 at Best Buy
Today’s best handheld gaming PC Black Friday deals in the US
Display – 7 inches, IPS LCD, 1200×800
Processor – AMD Zen 2 Custom APU
RAM – 16GB
Storage – 256GB
Even years after its launch, the Steam Deck is arguably still the king of handheld gaming PCs, providing the most affordable way to dive into portable gaming. With the AMD Zen 2 APU, you can play a plethora of games ranging from indie titles to huge triple-A games like Cyberpunk 2077 when adjusting graphics settings reasonably.View Deal
Display – 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920×1200
Processor – AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
RAM – 32GB
Storage – 1TB
AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme still serves as an underrated processor for handheld gaming, as it provides the Lenovo Legion Go S with the power required to enjoy plenty of games, without a heavy drawback on performance. Equipped with 32GB of RAM and utilizing Valve’s SteamOS, there’s plenty to love about this device, especially at $649.99.View Deal
Display – 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920×1200
Processor – AMD Ryzen Z2 Go
RAM – 16GB
Storage – 512GB
With the Lenovo Legion Go S Z2 Go, you’ll be able to tackle a wide range of games and take advantage of Valve’s handheld-friendly SteamOS. It’s a tough ask at the original $649.99 price, but at $449.99, it’s certainly worth a shout.View Deal
Display – 7 inches, VRR, 1920×1080, 120Hz
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
RAM – 32GB
Storage – 512GB
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is arguably the best handheld gaming PC under $1,000 on the market, and its counterpart, the MSI Claw 7 AI+, is limited only by a smaller 7-inch screen and a lower-capacity battery. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, gaming performance is incredible, and it’s further supported by 32GB of RAM.View Deal
Display – 7 inches, 1920×1080, 120Hz
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
RAM – 16GB
Storage – 512GB
The MSI Claw A1M at $389.99 is a sleeper hit deal this Black Friday. While it didn’t perform well sales-wise at launch, software updates have improved the device, and with the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H powering the handheld, you can expect great performance results – and it’s pretty close to the Steam Deck’s price.View Deal
Display – 7 inches, 1920×1080, 120Hz
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 5 155H
RAM – 16GB
Storage – 512GB
Powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 5 155H processor, performance won’t be a concern with the MSI Claw A1M. This is a step up from the Ultra 5 135H model, with more cores and threads for better CPU performance. It’s great for gaming at 1080p, utilizing Intel’s XeSS upscaling technology.View Deal
Very UK handheld gaming PC Black Friday deals – UK quick links
- Lenovo Legion Go S Z1 Extreme: was
£699now £599 at Very UK - Lenovo Legion Go S Z2 Go: was
£459now £449 at Very UK - MSI Claw 7 AI+ Intel Core 258V: was
£799now £679 at Very UK - MSI Claw 7 AI+ Intel Core 258V bundle: was
£879now £749 at Very UK
Today’s best handheld gaming PC Black Friday deals in the UK
Display – 7 inches, IPS LCD, 1200×800
Processor – AMD Zen 2 Custom APU
RAM – 16GB
Storage – 256GB
With a capable AMD Zen 2 APU, 256GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM, the Steam Deck LCD is the ideal handheld device for any gamer or newcomer looking to dive into portable PC gaming without paying premium prices. It’s great at running plenty of indie games as well as big triple-A demanding games, when using appropriate graphics settings.View Deal
Display – 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920×1200
Processor – AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
RAM – 32GB
Storage – 1TB
With 32GB of RAM paired with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, you have everything you need for high-quality portable gaming on the Lenovo Legion Go S. It’s a strong way for any PC gaming newcomer to venture into the ecosystem without overspending, especially with its current £599 Black Friday sale price.View Deal
Display – 8 inches, IPS, VRR, 1920×1200
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 is in comparison cheaper Steam Deck and its processor, the additional benefits of an 8-inch 1920×1200 display, and a 1TB SSD, make this a reasonable price drop and a device worth buying.View Deal
Display – 7 inches, VRR, 1920×1080, 120Hz
Processor – Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
RAM – 32GB
Storage – 512GB
Your games are really going places when you buy the MSI Claw 7 AI+, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V capable of supercharging your games at high graphics settings. It’s the same processor that powers the MSI Claw 8 AI+, which is arguably the strongest handheld gaming PC under £1,000, so this is a great deal.View Deal
Display – 7 inches, VRR, 1920×1080, 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.View Deal
While all of these deals are worth considering, the easiest recommendation is the Steam Deck 256GB LCD, as it’s the most affordable handheld on the list, and still goes strong among the best handheld games consoles.
However, if more power and performance are your priority, then the MSI Claw 7 AI+ should be your first choice. Having used the MSI Claw 8 AI+ extensively, I can confidently say that its Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor is one of the best for handheld gaming – and the best you’ll find in a handheld under $1,000 / £1,000.
These deals won’t stick around forever, though, so it’s best to move fast!
More Black Friday deals in the US
- Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
- Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119
- Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
- Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
- Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
- Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
- Lowe’s: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools
- Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
- Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture
- T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17
- Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
- Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor
More Black Friday deals in the UK
- Amazon: up to 66% off tech & essentials
- AO: up to £500 off Dyson, Bosch & Hisense
- Argos: up to 50% off appliances, tech & toys
- Boots: save on 1,000s of beauty products
- Currys: deals on Ninja, Shark & Lenovo
- Dell: laptops from £279
- Dyson: up to £550 off vacuums
- EE: Switch 2 bundles from £20/month
- John Lewis: up to 50% off tech & fashion
- Lego: sets & accessories from £2.99
- Samsung: deals on appliances & phones
- Very: up to 40% off tech, toys & fashion
