# Steam Deck vs ROG Ally vs Legion Go vs Switch 2: which handheld to buy used

**Short answer:** Cheapest typical price here: ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) at $470 (median eBay asking price, item + shipping, 2026-11-11). Biggest move: ROG Xbox Ally, down 7% from $570 on 2026-11-04 to $528.

Prices: filtered US eBay listings, checked twice a day, as of 2026-11-11. Asking prices, not sold prices. [How we price](https://sharpest.ai/about#method). We earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no cost to you.

## The question

Handheld gaming PCs and the Switch 2 overlap in price. Which one is the better buy on the used market right now?

## Prices we track

| Model | Lowest now | Typical (median) | Since 2026-10-16 | Listings |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Steam Deck LCD 512GB](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/steam-deck-lcd-512gb) | $435 | $555 | +6% | 60 | [From $435](https://sharpest.ai/go/consoles/steam-deck-lcd-512gb/v1%7C940081908322%7C0) |
| [Steam Deck OLED 512GB](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/steam-deck-oled-512gb) | $620 | $706 | +5% | 92 | [From $620](https://sharpest.ai/go/consoles/steam-deck-oled-512gb/v1%7C206687904493%7C0) |
| [Steam Deck OLED 1TB](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/steam-deck-oled-1tb) | $450 | $841 | -1% | 98 | [From $450](https://sharpest.ai/go/consoles/steam-deck-oled-1tb/v1%7C406121658036%7C0) |
| [ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme)](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/rog-ally) | $358 | $470 | -3% | 63 | [From $358](https://sharpest.ai/go/consoles/rog-ally/v1%7C377611028943%7C0) |
| [ASUS ROG Ally X](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/rog-ally-x) | $410 | $670 | -4% | 69 | [From $410](https://sharpest.ai/go/consoles/rog-ally-x/v1%7C820340968739%7C0) |
| [ROG Xbox Ally](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/rog-xbox-ally) | $225 | $528 | -7% | 64 | [From $225](https://sharpest.ai/go/consoles/rog-xbox-ally/v1%7C267816179201%7C0) |
| [ROG Xbox Ally X](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/rog-xbox-ally-x) | $758 | $850 | +1% | 99 | [From $758](https://sharpest.ai/go/consoles/rog-xbox-ally-x/v1%7C800855837483%7C0) |
| [Lenovo Legion Go](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/legion-go) | $440 | $587 | +4% | 100 | [From $440](https://sharpest.ai/go/consoles/legion-go/v1%7C128189266638%7C0) |
| [Lenovo Legion Go S](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/legion-go-s) | $456 | $725 | +1% | 119 | [From $456](https://sharpest.ai/go/consoles/legion-go-s/v1%7C860071268894%7C0) |
| [Nintendo Switch 2](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/switch-2) | $358 | $485 | +1% | 130 | [From $358](https://sharpest.ai/go/consoles/switch-2/v1%7C227608267678%7C0) |

## What to weigh

The Steam Deck runs Valve's SteamOS. The ROG Ally, ROG Ally X and original Legion Go ship with Windows, which runs more PC launchers and Game Pass but needs more setup.

The Switch 2 is the only one that plays Nintendo's own games. If those are what you want, the PC handhelds are not a substitute, and the reverse holds for your Steam library.

The Steam Deck OLED's screen is the main upgrade over the LCD model; both play the same games.

On a used handheld, ask for photos of the screen powered on and check stick drift in the listing description. Thumbstick and battery wear are the common faults.

## Price trend

**[Steam Deck LCD 512GB](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/steam-deck-lcd-512gb)** Wait: today's low is 9% above its 27-day average; it has been cheaper recently.

**[Steam Deck OLED 512GB](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/steam-deck-oled-512gb)** Fair price: today's low is within 4% of its 27-day average.

**[Steam Deck OLED 1TB](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/steam-deck-oled-1tb)** Buy: today's low is at its 27-day bottom (-6% vs the average daily low).

**[ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme)](https://sharpest.ai/consoles/rog-ally)** Wait: today's low is 27% above its 27-day average; it has been cheaper recently.

## What people are asking

- “[What do you hate the most about your LCD/OLED Steam Deck ? I will start..](https://reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1uefkax/what_do_you_hate_the_most_about_your_lcdoled/)”: r/SteamDeck, 1,590 upvotes and 1,060 comments as of 2026-11-10.
- “[Steam deck - OLED vs LCD comparison](https://reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1r68eex/steam_deck_oled_vs_lcd_comparison/)”: r/SteamDeck, 44,143 upvotes and 525 comments as of 2026-11-10.

## Sources

- Sharpest price tracking: daily snapshots of filtered US eBay listings (10 models above, as of 2026-11-11).
- Reddit, r/SteamDeck: [What do you hate the most about your LCD/OLED Steam Deck ? I will start..](https://reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1uefkax/what_do_you_hate_the_most_about_your_lcdoled/)
- Reddit, r/SteamDeck: [Steam deck - OLED vs LCD comparison](https://reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/1r68eex/steam_deck_oled_vs_lcd_comparison/)

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