The Lenovo Legion Go is expected to use AMD’s Ryz1 Extreme CPU and will have faster RAM than the Steam Deck.
According to Gaming Bolt, Lenovo’s rumored handheld gaming PC called Legion Go has recently revealed many details about the specifications. Specifically, Windows Report has reported that Legion Go is expected to run on the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and make its public debut on September 1 at the IFA Berlin 2023 expo conference held in Germany.
According to a press release about Lenovo Legion Go acquired by Windows Report, Lenovo’s handheld gaming PC will have a high-resolution 2560 x 1600 screen, size of 8.8 inches, and support refresh rate up to 144Hz. Similar to the Asus ROG Ally, the Legion Go will also run on Windows 11, and will likely have Lenovo’s own software pre-installed to help control the operating system without the need for a mouse or keyboard.
The detailed specifications of the Lenovo Legion Go are revealed as follows:
Screen: 8.8-inch QHD+ IPS; 16:10 aspect ratio with 10-point touch and 144Hz refresh rate.
Trackpad: Multi-finger.
Processor: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme with AMD RDNA graphics.
RAM memory: LPDDR5X 16GB bus 7500Mhz.
Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2242. SSD
Operating system: Windows 11 Home.
The Lenovo Legion Go also seems to have its own battery for the controller, hinting at the possibility that the Legion Go could provide a way to operate it like a tablet without a controller. Accordingly, the controller will have a 900mAh battery capacity.
Not stopping there, Windows Report also revealed details about a gaming headset called Lenovo Legion E510 7.1 RGB Gaming In-Ear Headphones. As well as AR glasses called Lenovo Legion Glasses, the glasses are equipped with a micro OLED screen, displayed at 1080p for each eye, with built-in high-fidelity speakers.
The report also claims that Lenovo Go will officially launch in October with a price of 799 USD. Meanwhile, the AR glasses are said to cost $499, and the earbuds will retail for $49.99.
Although Lenovo will most likely aim to usurp the Steam Deck to become the preferred handheld gaming PC for many players, the use of Windows 11 could hinder this ambition quite a lot, because this operating system lacks features important for handheld gaming, like the ability to pause programs properly.