what just happened Lenovo has unveiled its first handheld Windows gaming device, which aims to combine top-of-the-line hardware with top-of-the-line software for gaming on the go. It’s called Legion Go and it will compete against a lot of similar devices such as Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, Ayaneo 2, Logitech G Cloud, Asus ROG Ally, Razer Edge and many more.
Like the Asus ROG Ally, the Legion Go runs Windows 11, which means users can not only install a ton of games on it from just about any online store, but also have access to PC Game Pass. To differentiate itself from other Windows-based gaming handhelds, the Legion Go comes bundled with Lenovo’s proprietary “Legion Space” software, which the company says was developed specifically for the Legion Go. Lenovo says it allows users to quickly access all gaming platforms and stores, view all locally installed games, and even make purchases through the Legion Game Store.
In terms of hardware, the Legion Go sports a large 8.8-inch QHD+ (2560×1600) touchscreen display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by up to AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU with RDNA 3- Graphics powered. Other hardware features include 16GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 1TB of expandable storage.
The Legion Go features a 49.2Wh battery with Super Fast Charge, which the company says can charge the device to 70 percent in just half an hour. It also has multiple power modes that allow users to adjust battery usage on the fly. The Legion Go’s connectivity options include two USB-C ports with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0 support, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6E.
Legion Go comes with a kickstand and detachable TrueStrike controllers that include an integrated trackpad, angled mouse wheel, and 10 assignable buttons. The device also features an “FPS mode” that allows gamers to detach the controllers and use the stand on the back to set it down on a surface. After detaching, the right controller can be placed in a magnetic base for precise aiming in FPS games.
Alongside the main handheld, Lenovo also introduced the Legion Glasses with dual 1920×1080 Micro-OLED displays and built-in speakers. They connect to the Legion Go via USB-C and can serve as an external display for any Windows, macOS or Android device. The Legion Go will be available from Lenovo’s official website in October. Pricing starts at $699 in the US and €799 (about $866) in Europe. The Legion goggles are priced at $329 in the US