In a September announcement, Lenovo introduced the Lenovo Legion Go, which is now officially priced for the Philippine market, with an expected release date in December.
The Lenovo Legion Go is ready for the Philippines, marking its debut in the gaming console arena alongside competitors like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
This innovative portable gaming console features detachable controllers with an Xbox-style button layout, incorporating joystick hall effects to prevent drifting issues over time. Additionally, it includes a right-side trackpad for precise navigation and aiming, a 6-axis gyro sensor, and vibration feedback.
A standout feature is the ability to detach the right joystick and use it as a traditional mouse for precise aiming.
On the front, it boasts an 8.8-inch PureSight touchscreen with QHD+ resolution, 97 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, 500 nits of maximum brightness, and a 16:10 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, it’s powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with RDNA 3 graphics, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2242 storage.
In terms of battery life, it comes equipped with a 49.2WHr 2-cell battery that supports 65W Super Rapid Charge and offers bypass charging to prolong battery lifespan.
The device also features 2x 2W speakers, dual array near-field microphones, and a built-in kickstand.
For connectivity, the Legion Go sports a 3.5mm audio combo jack, USB Type-C (USB 4.0, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0), and a microSD card reader on the top, while the bottom includes another USB Type-C (USB 4.0, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0).
Wireless connectivity options include 2×2 WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.2.
As for software, the device runs Windows 11 Home with Legion Space and comes with a 3-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Pricing and Availability:
Lenovo Legion Go 512GB: PHP 49,995 (Includes Legion Go tempered glass, Legion H200 wired gaming headset, and carry case as a pre-order freebie).
Pre-orders begin on November 15, and the ETA for release is December 2023. Prices for the 256GB and 1TB variants have not been announced yet.
