Gone are the days when handheld gaming meant only Nintendo. With the market diversifying at an unprecedented pace, we find ourselves amidst a whole new realm of portable consoles, arguably kickstarted by Valve's Steam Deck last year. But, while the Deck holds the pole position, Lenovo's upcoming Legion Go is shaping up to be the talk of the town.
Looking at the leaked images by Windows Report, the Legion Go is indisputably a fascinating blend of its counterparts: Valve's Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, and Nintendo Switch. In many ways, this product seems like a best-of-both-worlds solution.
For starters, the Lenovo Legion Go, coated in sleek black, channels a thicker and more formidable essence compared to the ASUS ROG Ally. Its edges are generously designed to house side buttons and reverse triggers, reminding many of the ergonomic nuances needed in high-end gaming gear. Moreover, it boasts of an 8-inch screen, making it stand out from its 7-inch counterparts like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. This larger display could be a game-changer for titles optimized for bigger screens.
Perhaps the most captivating feature of the Legion Go, borrowed unashamedly from Nintendo's Switch, is its fully detachable controllers. These "nun chucks" or "Joy-Con" mimics are brimming with inputs, from standard face buttons to an inventive mini trackpad. Windows 11, known for its suboptimal touch compatibility, necessitates such a trackpad feature, especially for those navigating the system's intricate UI.
