The segment of portable PCs in the shape of a console continues to welcome new products. That of Lenovo goes even further by openly copying the Nintendo Switch.
The immense success of the Nintendo Switch and the popularity of Valve’s Steam Deck gave several manufacturers ideas. Today, many of them want to interfere in the PC segment disguised as portable consoles. Asus recently wowed everyone with the Rog Ally and it would soon be Lenovo’s turn to get started. A few weeks ago, Windows Central mentioned the development of a console called Legion Go. This indiscretion is corroborated by Windows Report, which shares photos of the product in an article published on August 17, 2023.
The images leave no room for doubt: a priori, Lenovo intends to go a little further than Valve and Asus by openly copying Nintendo. The Legion Go could take over some key features of the Switch, starting with the two small detachable controllers on the side (the famous Joy-Con). We simply hope that they will not suffer from the same reliability problems, symbolized by the Drift.
The Lenovo Legion Go is the daughter of the Switch and the Steam Deck
The Legion Go would also take over the crutch at the back, an essential device to hold the screen upright on a table. The format chosen would be that of the Switch OLED, which occupies almost the entire width of the tablet part. Lenovo may benefit from this mode of use in certain games, provided that comfort is at the rendezvous on an 8-inch screen (compared to 7 for the Steam Deck and the Rog Ally).
Otherwise, we find a button layout inspired by the Xbox controller, the shortcuts on the back and the trackpad in addition. Ergonomics can be questionable, but you will have to have the console in hand to form a real opinion (the Steam Deck seemed too big at first sight and was finally reassuring).
On the software part, the Legion Go will be closer to the Rog Ally, since it would also run under Windows 11. This choice implies qualities (the possibility of accessing absolutely everything without restriction), but also defects (this n is not a console interface). The Legion Go will be especially expected on its performance and autonomy. On this point, we can notice the presence of a rather imposing air outlet at the back, which supposes a cooling at the height.
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