After the launch of Valve’s Steam Deck and the increase in demand, Lenovo has recently announced Legion Go, which is a handheld gaming PC. In addition to this, Asus has also released the ROG Ally, so it is a great addition to portable gaming.
The device boosts the gaming experience with an 8.8″ screen, a detachable controller, and much more. This could be a great alternative to Valve’s Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Lenovo is taking the gaming experience to its peak, so they have positioned the device on the premium side. Today in this article, we will be sharing more in-depth information about the Lenovo Legion Go, for which there are the following instructions:
Lenovo Legion GO Highlight
There are some key highlights of Lenovo Legion Go. Let us take a closer look at this.
Display
The display has an 8.8″ screen featuring a Quad HD+ (2560x1600p) resolution that performs well by offering a 144Hz refresh rate. The device’s display has a 97% DCI-P3 color gamut, and with the larger screen, it is heavier than the competitor. At the same time, the device has a well-performing CPU and GPU.
Detachable controller
Inspired by the Nintendo Switch-style controller, the handheld device has a detachable controller. To detach the controller, push the button on the back and slide it down slightly to separate it from the main body. Additionally, the Lenovo Legion Go has a kickstand that allows you to remove the controller from the device. It also has rechargeable batteries that provide good power when the controllers are attached to the controller.
FPS Mode
You can expect a good FPS (frames per second) with this device. To play fast-paced games, users also need a good controller to reduce latency. It is quite similar to an optical mouse sensor, which allows users to play first-person games more competitively. Additionally, you can enable Mouse Mode, which allows you to use a mouse with a dedicated mouse button on the side of the controller for shooting and other actions.
Touchpad
You also have a touchpad for navigation, including a mouse wheel on the back of the controller for scrolling through pages and lists. This enhances the user experience, and it can be pushed further down to avoid making the device wider, allowing users to navigate Windows 11 for gaming.
AMD Ryzen Z1 Processors
Lenovo has announced the AMD Ryzen Z1 Series, which was announced alongside the Lenovo Legion Go. The company is committed to offering great performance at an affordable price. The CPU is paired with an LPDDR5x 16GB of RAM running at 7500 MHz. It is bundled with a whopping 1TB SSD and microSD card for expansion. To keep the device running, there is a Coldfront cooling system that prevents the power bypass mode from wearing down the battery.
M2 2242 SSDs
The unconventional M.2 2242 size falls behind the Steam Deck and the Asus ROG Ally. That is where this device lacks.
Lenovo Legion Go Price and Availability
It was announced on September 1st at IFA 2023 and has been available to buy since October for $700 to keep the device at the lowest price. At first glance, the device might be overkill. The company did not confirm the device’s configuration. However, most probably, the Lenovo Legion Go will be powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 processor paired with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage.
Lenovo could also announce the Lenovo Legion, powered by the Z1 Extreme Model, and the device itself may be announced later. It is one of the high-performance specifications targeting gamers and creators.