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The Lenovo Legion Go console will go on sale at the end of the month
Lenovo presented a portable console at IFI that will compete with the existing solutions Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally. The Legion Go, which runs on Windows 11, will launch on October 31st with a starting price of $699. Whether the console will be immediately available in Europe, we have no information for now. However, we expect that the price will be slightly higher in Slovenia and elsewhere in Europe - by around 100 euros. The $699 model comes with 512GB of storage (SSD), and there's also a 1TB model for $749.99.
The Legion Go may look like all the other competitors (even the specs are similar), but its premium display and detachable controllers with additional advanced features are currently unmatched. The screen is 8.8 inches, reaches a maximum resolution of 1600p and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. It can be downgraded to 800p and 60Hz for longer battery life and better use of available capacity. Don't expect the device's battery (49.2 Wh) to last long at 1600p resolution. Lenovo claims that the device can be recharged up to 70 percent in 30 minutes using the included 65W charger.
Legion Go aims to stand out with features that were initially pioneered by the Nintendo Switch, but not fully perfected by the latter. For example, it has a base that allows it to be leaned on without the need for accessories. The Legion Go's main feature is the detachable controllers that look like high-tech Joy-Cons. They include precision rods with this “hall effect” and, based on existing user experience, should not be prone to sliding. There are all the standard buttons and some desirable extras, including several customizable macro buttons, a thumb trackpad, and even the scroll wheel we're used to on a mouse.
To make playing first-person shooters easier, the right controller can be placed in a magnetic station that holds it upright. When toggled to FPS mode, the optical sensor on the bottom turns on, allowing you to move it around like a mouse for more precise targeting. A very innovative idea, although most games have custom targeting for controllers.
But that's not all. For the most demanding and for users with deep wallets, the Legion Go can be paired with the new Legion glasses, which were introduced at the same time as the console. The glasses enable portable gaming on a large screen with a micro-OLED panel that can display 1080p resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate to each eye. They will be available at the end of October for around 350-400 euros.
