Lenovo first unveiled their Legion Go Windows handheld gaming device in late 2021 at an approximate cost of $700. Featuring an 8.8'' 144Hz QHD display powered by AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processors, recent reports indicate Lenovo may soon unveil an updated version. As reported by Clifford Chong - Lenovo Asia Pacific Gaming Category Manager.
Lenovo is actively investing resources into improving its gaming console, the Legion Go. At Lenovo Innovate 24 event it was revealed that efforts are currently being undertaken to upgrade this model; while not as powerful as Steam Deck when first released a year prior, Clifford Chong highlighted its ongoing development by noting continuous improvements were underway for it and unlock more experiences while adding features of interest for gaming experiences on this gaming system.
Future Prospects
Recognizing the immense market potential for handheld gaming consoles, Lenovo anticipates the launch of products featuring enhanced functionality for this market segment. In an industry where ASUS and MSI are already developing similar designs for handheld consoles, Lenovo remains motivated to research and create its next-gen Windows handheld gaming consoles.
Specifications And Features
The current generation Legion Go handheld console weighs 1.88lbs (852 grams). Lenovo's initial gaming console boasts a 49Whr battery, runs Windows 11 and features a 2560x1600 display with peak brightness of 500nits - as reported by The Verge it also meets 97% DCI-P3 color gamut ratings, making the Legion Go an invaluable multipurpose tool for browsing, reading and video streaming as well.
