Legion Go to feature Ryzen Z1 APUWindows Report has new exclusive information on the Lenovo Legion Go handheld device.Lenovo Legion Go, Source: Windows ReportThe initial images of the new gaming product, which had been a topic of speculation for some time, have already been revealed by the media. Despite experimenting with numerous handheld prototypes, Lenovo has never officially released a standalone device that could be considered a high-end handheld device. However, with the emergence of Valve’s Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally consoles, both poised to significantly boost the appeal of such gadgets among gamers, Lenovo is now taking a more committed stance within this market segment.Lenovo Legion Go, Source: Windows ReportLenovo is evidently not content with ceding this territory to its competitors; it aims to establish its own presence. Interestingly, the Legion Go handheld will also be powered by the ASUS Ryzen Z1 APU, a processor that seems to no longer be exclusive to ASUS ROG Ally systems. One thing to note is that it is unclear if the system gets Z1 Extreme or just the Z1 APU, both are very different processors in terms of specs.A recent video by Windows Report showcases renders and additional details about the device. Some of these renders unmistakably display the presence of the Z1 chip within the console. This particular AMD Phoenix processor with Zen4 and RDNA3 architecture is customized with voltage adjustment capabilities, allowing the APU to operate in lower power modes. Such energy efficiency is important for a device of this kind, and it mirrors one of the primary advantages of the Deck. Lenovo Legion Go, Source: Windows ReportThe Go handheld is set to be more than a mere contender against the Ally and Deck systems. It can be likened to a hybrid, drawing elements from both devices and incorporating a feature also seen in Nintendo Switch. While it does include the Ally’s Ryzen Z1 APU, it also introduces touchpads akin to those on the Deck. What’s more, the controllers can be detached from the console, a characteristic typically associated with the Switch. Additionally, the console boasts an 8-inch screen, setting it apart from its counterparts.Notably, the device’s controllers boast rear buttons and a mouse scroll wheel. There’s also a dedicated switch for FPS mode. Lenovo Legion Go, Source: Windows ReportConcurrently, Lenovo is in the process of developing a new product for the Legion series—the Legion AR glasses. This offering will be available alongside the Legion Go, suggesting that Lenovo has ambitions to further expand productivity and potentially enrich the gaming experience. The AR glasses appear to be very much alike the Glasses T1 which were announced last year. Their main purpose is to provide “private display for on-the go experience”, meaning the ‘AR’ glasses may not all about augmented reality at all.Lenovo Legion Go, Source: Windows ReportThe exact launch date for this product remains uncertain as of now. However, the fact that official renders have already been shared with certain partners indicates that a launch is on the horizon, albeit with the specific date undisclosed.Handheld Gaming ConsolesVideoCardzLenovo Legion GoASUS ROG AllyValve Steam DeckPictureArchitectureAMD Zen4 & RDNA3AMD Zen4 & RDNA3AMD Zen2 & RDNA2APURyzen Z1 Ryzen Z1 Extreme [1]8C/16T up to 5.1 GHzRyzen Z1 [2]6C/12T up to 4.9 GHzAMD Van Gogh4C/8T up to 3.5 GHzSoC GPUTBCAMD iGPU12CU @ 2.7 GHz [1]4CU @ 2.5 GHz [2]AMD iGPU8CU @ 1.6 GHzSoC TDPTBC9-30W4-15WExternal GPUTBCROG XG Mobile (up to RTX 4090)Not officiallyMemory CapacityTBC16GB LPDDR5-640016GB LPDDR5-5500Storage CapacityTBC512GB[1]/256GB[2]256GB/512GB SSD64GB eMMCStorage TypeTBCM.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 4×4M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 3×4eMMC PCIe Gen2x1Display8″ 1920×1080 (?)7″ 1920×1080, 120Hz (VRR), 500 nits, 7ms7″ 1280×800, 60HzConnectivityTBCWi-Fi AX, BT 5.2Wi-Fi AC, BT 5BatteryTBC40 Whr, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion40 WhrWeightTBC608 g669 gDimensionsTBC28.0 x 11.3 x 3.9 cm29.8 x 11.7 x 4.9 cmOSWindows 11Windows 11Steam OS/Win 11Retail PriceTBC$699/€799 (Z1E+16G+512GB)$599/€699 (Z1+16G+256GB)$649/€679 (16G+512GB)$529/€549 (16G+256GB)$399/€419 (16G+64GB)Release DateTBCJune 13th, 2023 [1]Q3 2023 [2]February 2022Source: Windows Report
