The handheld consoles we see, with the exception of the Nintendo Switch, are essentially compact computers with controllers. They pack a lot of power and can move virtually any game on the market. Its appeal is that you can play wherever you want, whether on the couch at home, on the train or in a park.
They have been rather well received, as they are based, in most cases, on the Windows operating system. As they have powerful hardware and user-friendly software, they become very interesting solutions for gaming and everything we want.
Lite version of the Lenovo Legion Go console
According to recent reports, it appears that Lenovo is working on a revision of its Legion Go portable console. The new console, which will be based on the Windows 11 operating system, would compete with the upcoming ROG Ally X.
Note that the current Legion Go has an 8.8-inch screen with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels. This screen is better than the one built into the ASUS ROG Ally, which measures 7 inches with a resolution of 1080p.
Lenovo and ASUS portable consoles are based on the APU AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme with up to 8 Zen4 cores and a total of 12 RDNA3 compute units. Let’s say Lenovo doesn’t use the “non-Extreme” Ryzen Z1 chip which has 6 Zen4 cores and 4 RDNA3 compute units.
Precisely, for the Lenovo Lite Go, the “non-Extreme” Ryzen Z1 APU would be used. Using this processor involves a substantial loss of capabilities when running games. The computing units are significantly reduced, which limits their capabilities.
In addition, according to rumors that have been published, this new console would have a reduced screen. This new screen could also drop in resolution, possibly remaining at 1080p resolution. It’s even said that it might lose the ability to remove gamepads, just like what’s happening on the Switch Lite.
This new design, more compact, simple and ergonomic, will reduce manufacturing costs and thus sell it more economically. As this is a more compact version, the autonomy could possibly be retained. You also need to maintain the amount of RAM and storage on the console.
The biggest problem with Legion Go is the software’s features. This console does not have an official driver that allows you to enable AMD Fluid Motion Frames. Note that the ASUS ROG Ally already supports this technology.
Currently, the Lenovo Legion Go 512 GB console costs 799 dollars and the Legion Go 1 TB costs 899 dollars. Certainly, this new Legion Go Lite, which would launch this year, costs a little less due to the reduction in processor and features. The question is how much less it will cost and whether it will position itself as a great alternative for those who want to play anywhere.
