Lenovo has unveiled a portable console at IFI that will compete with existing solutions like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally. The Legion Go, which runs on Windows 11, will launch on October 31st and will start at $699. There is no information yet on whether the console will be available in Europe immediately. However, we expect the price to be slightly higher in Slovenia and elsewhere in Europe \u2013 by around \u20ac100. The $699 model comes with 512GB of storage (SSD), while a 1TB model is also available for $749.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Legion Go aims to stand out with features that were initially pioneered by the Nintendo Switch but weren't fully perfected by the latter. For example, it has a stand that allows it to be propped up without the need for accessories. The Legion Go's main feature is the detachable controllers, which look like high-tech Joy-Cons. They feature precision sticks with the so-called "hall effect" and, based on existing user experience, are said to be less prone to slipping. All the standard buttons are available, plus some desirable extras, including multiple customizable macro buttons, a thumb trackpad, and even a scroll wheel that we're used to on a mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n