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The Lenovo Legion Go console will go on sale at the end of the month
At IFI, Lenovo presented a portable console that will compete with the existing Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally solutions. The Legion Go, which runs on Windows 11, will launch on October 31, with a starting price of $699. We do not have any information on whether the console will be immediately available in Europe as well. However, we expect that the price will be slightly higher in Slovenia and elsewhere in Europe - by approximately 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 the highest resolution of 1600p and refresh rate of 144 Hz. For longer battery life and better use of available capacity, the #141 can be reduced to 800p and 60 Hz. 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 experiences, they should not be prone to sliding. All the standard buttons and some optional extras are available, including several. customizable macro buttons, a trackpad for the thumb and even the wheel we are used to on a mouse.
To make first-person shooter gameplay easier, the right controller can be placed in a magnetic stand that holds it upright. When toggled to FPS mode, the optical sensor on the bottom turns on, allowing you to move it 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, you can connect the Legion Go with the new Legion glasses, which were presented at the same time as the console. The #141 glasses enable portable gaming on a large screen with a micro-OLED panel that can display 1080p resolution at a 60 Hz refresh rate to each #141; They will be available at the end of October for approximately 350-400 euros.
