If you’ve recently gotten yourself a PC gaming handheld and are excited to play some games that run well on it, then I’ve got you covered. I’ve looked for Cyber Monday deals for games that we at Windows Central have played on Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, or Legion Go and made a list of the top 7 titles to play on handhelds.
For instance, Ghost of Tsushima came to PC earlier this year, and I really enjoyed playing it on my ROG Ally. It usually sells for $59.99, but it’s currently only $39.49 at CDKeys (Steam code). Let’s dive and discuss the other game deals that play well on gaming handhelds.
Note: Some games can be played on the more powerful ROG Ally, ROG Ally X, or Legion Go, but not on Steam Deck. I’ll be sure to note if Steam Deck can handle a game. If you’re playing on ROG Ally, I highly recommend you increase VRAM to 6G and then go through the steps to enable AFMF for the smoothest playing experience.
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- Best Buy: Big savings on video games, accessories, and more
- Amazon: Constantly rotating sales on everything you can imagine
- Walmart: Major savings on practically everything
- Target: Live deals on a huge range of products
- Dell: Top deals on laptops, gaming PCs, accessories, and more
- HP: Save big on laptops, desktops, accessories, and more
- Lenovo: Doorbuster deals on all PCs, monitors, accessories, and more
- Newegg: Save on PC gaming accessories, components, and more
- Razer: Discounts and free gifts for Razer hardware, gear, and more
- Samsung: Holiday deals on laptops, TVs, phones, and more are live
Grab some discounted games to play on your handheld this Cyber Monday
Ever since I got my gaming handhelds, I’ve done most of my PC gaming on my couch or in bed. I also love that I can travel with these devices to entertain myself during flights, car trips, or in my hotel room.
Recently, I had to travel for work and I was able to play Ghost of Tsushima on my ROG Ally X while on the plane. The game runs really well on ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Legion Go, and right now it’s only $39.49 at CDKeys (Steam code).
Now, if you’re looking for more of a challenge, then I cannot recommend Elden Ring enough. This single-player RPG took the world by storm last year, and this year the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has also been incredibly well received. It’s selling for $35.39 at CDKeys (Steam code).
Anyone looking for a more light-hearted game should check out Hogwarts Legacy. It’s a couple of years old now, but it beautifully captures student life at school of witchcraft and wizardry that Harry Potter attends (in later years). This magical adventure is currently just $14.69 at CDKeys (Steam code).
Hero games can be really hit or miss, but arguably the best one in recent years is Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered. Playing as Peter Parker, you have to balance your work, school, and personal life while taking down New York City’s supervillains. You can get it for $24.89 at CDKeys (Steam code).
More of a sci-fi person than a superhero person? Then you might want to check out Star Wars Outlaws. In this adventure, you play as scoundrel Kay Vess as she interacts with leaders of the criminal underworld on various planets. Your goal is to prep for a big heist and break into various fortresses along the way. It’s currently only $30.59 at CDKeys (Steam code)
Of course, if you’re more interested in a more spooky story I recommend you check out Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. This game has you playing as a pair of lovers who come to a New England town in order to rid it of evil spectres. It’s rather artsy at times and you’ll have to make tough decisions that affect the story. Grab it for $22.89 at CDKeys (Steam code) while it’s on sale.
Finally, I’ll end on the card game that the majority of the Windows Central gaming team has become obsessed with this year — Balatro. It’s like playing poker in order to score higher against yourself and the gameplay is extremely fun. Best of all, it’s only a mere $8.89 at CDKeys (Steam code).
What is the best PC gaming handheld?
I’ve spent a lot of time with Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Lenovo Legion Go and so I’ve been able to tell that they each have different pros and cons.
Steam Deck is the most affordable and has the simplest interface, but it isn’t powerful enough to run all PC games.
ROG Ally costs more than Steam Deck, but less than Legion Go. It has a powerful AMD Z1 Extreme processor that can handle more games than Steam Deck can. It’s often found on sale during Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. This is the handheld I recommend to people who will be playing more graphically demanding games.
Finally, the Legion Go is more expensive than Steam Deck and ROG Ally. However, it has a gorgeous, massive screen and detachable controllers. If you’d like to use your handheld in tablet mode than this is the one to get.
Can gaming handhelds play all PC games?
It depends on the PC gaming handheld. Steam Deck has the lowest specs of the three main devices so unless a game has been optimized for it, it might not run well. Plus, Steam Deck is designed to only play games from your Steam library out of the box.
Meanwhile, Legion Go and ROG Ally both run Windows 11 and so they can access various gaming services including Steam, Battle.net, Epic Games, and much more. They also have a more powerful processor than Steam Deck, so more games can be played on ROG Ally or Steam Deck.
When does Cyber Monday start?
Technically, Cyber Monday starts on the Monday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday. This year, it’s on Dec. 2. However, some retailers already start pushing Cyber Monday deals starting late Saturday or the Sunday before Cyber Monday.
