Lenovo introduced the Legion Go game console and Legion Glasses smart glasses
Miscellaneous / / September 01, 2023
Nintendo Switch from the world of consoles on Windows and a virtual monitor, wherever you are.
At IFA 2023, Lenovo officially introduced portable console Legion Go, which previously appeared in the leak, and smart glasses for gamers.
Legion Go
Handheld game console with Lenovo PureSight 8.8-inch screen. The panel has a resolution of 1600p, a refresh rate of 144Hz, and an aspect ratio of 16:10. The sensor simultaneously reads up to 10 touches, the peak brightness is 500 nits.
An important feature of the novelty was the removable Legion TrueStrike controllers with Hall sensors. The manufacturer promises no stick drift, minimal blind spots and maximum response accuracy. In addition to the keys on the controllers, the touchpad and wheel on the right gamepad are used for control.
Responsible for performance is the AMD Ryzen z1 Extreme processor - the same as in Asus ROG Ally. It is complemented by 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the amount of SSD depends on the version: there are options for 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB.
The console has two USB-C 4 connectors, supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. You can add memory using the microSD slot: it supports memory cards up to 2 TB. Operating system - Windows 11 with Legion Space shell. The latter gives you quick access to compatible game stores - including the Legion Game Store, developed in collaboration with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Console buyers will receive a 3-month subscription.
The 49.2 Wh battery supports fast charging: from 0 to 70% in half an hour. Mains operation is also supported: in this mode, the console does not charge, which saves battery life and avoids overheating.
The console itself weighs 640 grams, with controllers its weight increases to 854 grams.
Legion Glasses
Glasses from Lenovo are designed to give gamers the opportunity to play even where there is no monitor. Just connect the glasses to your Windows, macOS or Android device via USB-C to start playing.
A pair of micro-OLED screens with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels each allow you to display a virtual screen in Full HD. The maximum brightness has not yet been disclosed. The glasses weigh 142 grams and offer a 38° field of view with a density of 58 pixels per degree.
The glasses come with two nose bridges so that the user can choose the most comfortable option, there is also a mount for regular glasses with diopters.
Legion Glasses have speakers so you don't have to wear headphones to play.
Prices and Availability
The Legion Go console will go on sale in November, starting at €799 for the 256GB version. The Legion Glasses headset will be released in October and will cost 499 euros (≈52,200 rubles).
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