Lenovo has unveiled its new Windows gaming handheld device, the Legion Go. The Legion Go is powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Series processors and features an 8.8-inch Lenovo PureSight gaming display. It also has a built-in kickstand, detachable gamepad, and dual USB Type-C ports. The Lenovo Legion Go is expected to be available starting in October 2023. Lenovo is also offering the Legion Glasses, providing a private, large screen viewing experience using micro-OLED technology and, the Legion E510 7.1 RGB gaming in-ear headphones with driverless 7.1 surround sound. A collaboration with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate provides a 3-month membership for access to a variety of games.
The technical specifications of the Lenovo Legion Go are impressive, boasting an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, AMD RNDA Graphics, and Windows 11 support. The 8.8-inch QHD+ 16:10 Lenovo PureSight gaming display offers a 500nits brightness and a 97% DCI-P3 color gamut. The device’s 10-point touch screen enhances control, while up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD provide optimal gaming performance. The Lenovo Legion Go features a 49.2Wh capacity battery with Super Rapid Charge technology, recharging up to 70% in just 30 minutes. Lenovo’s Coldfront thermal technology ensures efficient heat dissipation, maintaining performance during extended gaming sessions.
The detachable controllers of the Lenovo Legion Go are equipped with hall effect joysticks for responsiveness and accuracy. An integrated trackpad, large D-pad, and 10 mappable buttons offer versatile control options. RGB lighting on the controllers adds personalization.
The Lenovo Legion Go is expected to be available in EMEA starting November 2023 starting at €799 (but in North America it should be available one month earlier at a starting price of $699). The glasses are expected to be available in October 2023 starting at €499 ($540) and the headphones are also available in October 2023 starting at €49.99 ($54). These prices are all subject to change and regional variations and availability may still have to be confirmed.
| Lenovo Legion Go | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | Base Module: (mm): 210mm x 131mm x 20mm (inches): 8.27″ x 5.15″ x 0.79”Base Module w/ Controllers Attached: (mm): 299mm x 131mm x 41mm (inches): 11.8” x 5.15” x 1.61” |
| Weight | Controllers Detached: 640g (1.41lbs) Controllers Attached: 854g (1.88lbs) |
| Color | Shadow Black |
| Display | 8.8” QHD+ (2560 x 1600) IPS; 16:10 10-point Touch (144Hz / 97% DCI-P3 / 500nits / 83%AAR |
| Touchpad | Multi-finger |
| Processor | Up to AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme with AMD RDNA Graphics |
| Memory | 16GB 7500Mhz LPDDR5X on board |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Battery | 2-cell 49.2WHr Super Rapid Charg2 Controller battery capacity: 900mah |
| Power Adapter | USB Type-C, 65W AC adapter Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W Input: 100~240V AC 50/60 universal |
| Ports | Top – 3.5mm audio combo jack – 1 x USB Type-C (USB 4.0, DisplayPort™ 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0) – 1 x microSD card reader Bottom – 1x USB Type-C (USB 4.0, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0) |
| Control and Input | Gamepad Controls Legion L/RABXY buttonsD-padL & R hall effect joysticksL & R bumpersL & R analog triggersLegion L & R buttonsView button (L)Menu button (L)Trackpad (R)6 x assignable grip buttons1 x mouse wheel (R)1x mouse sensor (R)2 x controllers release buttonsHaptics: HD haptics Gyro: 6-Axis IMU |
| Audio | 2 x 2W Speakers Dual-array near-field microphone |
| Connectivity | 2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax)3 Starting from Bluetooth® 5.2 |
| Software | Legion Space Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – Complimentary 3-month membership4,5 |
| Lenovo Legion Glasses | |
| Display | Micro OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 per eye |
| Audio | High-fidelity built-in speakers |
| Device Compatibility | Requires full-functionality USB-C with DP Alt mode |
| Cable Length | 1.2m (3.93ft) |
| In-Box Accessories | 2 x Adjustable Nose Pads Carrying Case Prescription Lens Frame Anti-slip Adapter Cleaning Cloth |
