Lenovo’s First Handheld Console Will Enter Market to Compete Against Nintendo Switch

Lenovo is developing Legion Go, a possible rival to Windows-based gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally. Now that images of the same have appeared online, we can get our first glimpse of what the device might look like.

How exactly does it look and what features it has?

In the images shared by Windows Report, the console looks a lot like the Nintendo Switch. The Legion Go console can be seen with Switch-like detachable controls. Images show back, shoulder and side exhausts, as well as a hidden wheel under the top right exhaust. It also has a headphone jack, volume buttons and a cooling vent on the back.

There is also a support leg at the back. In terms of connectivity, the Legion Go is pictured with two USB Type-C Thunderbolt ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack and an external microSD card slot.

The Legion Go is said to run Windows 11, similar to the ROG Ally, allowing it to play any PC game. Steam Deck, on the other hand, runs on Linux (SteamOS). According to unconfirmed reports, it may use AMD Phoenix 7040 series processors.

There is no confirmation if the Legion Go will also support external GPUs like the ROG Ally. The Legion Go console is said to have an 8-inch FHD resolution display. The screen could also be touch-sensitive. This isn't the first time Lenovo has worked on a portable gaming console. Lenovo has produced a number of prototype handheld consoles, and a limited number have recently been sold in China.

Is there a timeline of its release?

The Lenovo Legion Go would join the likes of Nintendo Switch, Asus ROG Ally and Valve's Steam Deck. There is no word on when Lenovo will release its portable console. We hope to learn more about Lenovo's Legion Go portable console in the coming days.

Is the Nintendo Switch the best gaming console of all time?

Well, since its global release in 2017, the Switch has sold more than 125 million units to become the third-bestselling console of all time. It is known for its brilliant design and exclusive titles; it was the make-or-break product that became a bestseller. Now, rumors are circulating on social media that Nintendo’s next console could come as soon as next year.