Lenovo Legion Go handheld and AR glasses announced

Lenovo is also entering the handheld game console market with the Legion Go handheld, announced today at IFA 2023. The device is in direct competition with other mainstream handhelds like the Nintendo Switch , Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally. So let’s take a look at all the details about the Lenovo Legion Go, including its specs, pricing and availability.

Lenovo Legion Go game console launched

Lenovo has officially launched its Legion Go handheld game console. So what makes it different from other handsets and does it support any unique features? Quite possibly – Legion Go is one of the most unique handheld consoles to launch in 2023.

Lenovo has clearly taken note from the Steam Deck & Nintendo Switch console while implementing powerful hardware that makes this particular Legion Go handheld a very attractive option in the sea of ​​gaming handhelds. strong.

Let’s discuss the internal hardware that powers the Lenovo Legion Go first. It is provided by AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Chips. This is a supercharged APU with 16GB of 7500MHz DDR5 memory and you can read this article to understand the difference between APU, CPU and GPU.

Ryzen Z1 Extreme boasts 8 cores, 16 threads Its configuration and architecture are based on the new Ryzen 7000 series mobile processors. The CPU goes up to 5.1 GHz, but in a handheld console it’s entirely down to cooling. In terms of graphics, this chipset includes integrated RDNA 3 graphics with 12 compute units. The TDP of this chip (according to AMD) is in the range of 9-30Wbut we have seen manufacturers implement higher power modes on this chip for even better performance.

The console supports up to one 4th Gen NVMe SSD 1TB and offers expandable storage with a microSD card slot that supports 2TB of capacity. Speaking of batteries, it has Capacity 49.2Wh and support Lenovo’s Super Rapid Charge to bring the battery to 70% in half an hour.

It will be interesting to see the performance options offered by Lenovo on their Legion Go handset. This handset runs Windows 11, so it will run all your games from Steam, Epic Games, or Xbox Game Pass. Speaking of the controller, it has some impressive features that we will discuss below. Lenovo is calling them Legion TrueStrike Controller.

• Hall effect joysticks – they are more durable than traditional implementations
• Detachable controller for added versatility
• Built-in touchpad
• D-Pad & angled mouse wheel
• 10 mappable shoulder buttons, including trigger and grip button
• ‘FPS mode’ powered by an optical eye allows for precise aiming similar to a mouse

Finally, the handset features giant 8.8 inches QHD+ screen with an advertised brightness of 500 nits. It also has 97% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and supports a refresh rate of up to 144Hz at 2560×1600 resolution. These are all powerful display specs and Clearly one of the best on a handheld! The screen is also 10-point touch type, and with the larger size, I can see the use experience getting better.

Have you noticed certain features like built-in touchpad And Detachable controller? Apparently, Valve’s Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch inspired these. But Lenovo’s implementation coupled with a powerful set of internal hardware specs made the Legion Go the first handset with this amazing combination of features!

Lenovo Legion AR Glasses & E510 Headset: Details

Lenovo also introduced the AR Legion Glasses. They provide a micro OLED display for the wearer. Legion AR glasses can be paired with Legion Go, but it also supports most Windows, Android devices and even macOS thanks to the USB-C port can be used universally on many devices.

It delivers content in 1080p, at a refresh rate of 60Hz. Lenovo’s Legion glasses also have built-in speakers that are said to deliver high-fidelity audio. With these AR glasses, gamers or anyone else has access to a full-color micro-OLED large screen that is completely portable and offers the most comfortable viewing angles. The company also released the Legion E510 7.1 headset, with 10mm armature drivers. It also has RGB and connects to USB Type-C.

Lenovo Legion Go: Price and release date

Lenovo’s new hardware is certainly exciting. Speaking of pricing and release date, the Legion Go handset is expected to hit stores starting from November 2023. Price is 799 euro (VAT included), which translates to 866 USD, so this is clearly one of the more expensive handsets. However, when the device comes out, it will be tempting to experience everything and judge whether it’s worth it or not.

Lenovo expects the Legion Glasses with AR display to be on the market starting October 2023. The price of these glasses is 499 euro, so these are definitely expensive! Let’s see if it’s worth buying, as it can work with multiple devices and can deliver super immersive gaming and multimedia experiences.

What do you think of these new Lenovo announcements? Do you like their Legion Go handheld? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.