I tested out the Lenovo Legion Go, an upcoming handheld gaming device that works with the Legion Glasses, bringing graphics straight to your eyeballs
Nintendo Switch fans, listen up. At IFA 2023 Berlin, technology brand Lenovo has announced a new handheld gaming device that features detachable controllers, just like Nintendo’s console. It’s called the Lenovo Legion Go.
The Go can be hooked up to a TV as the Switch can, though you’ll need a third-party USB-C to HDMI dongle.
The Lenovo Legion Glasses are also launching alongside the Go. This is a wearable device that uses micro-OLED technology to project graphics behind the lenses via augmented reality(AR). It plugs into the console via USB-C cable to privately display your gameplay.
The benefit of this set-up means that you aren’t confined to one space, as you would be with a traditional TV and console set-up. You can port the Go and Legion Glasses around with you, and get the same experience from your bedroom, office, living room or even your bathroom (but I don’t advise using it in the shower).
If you’re in the market for both devices, then be prepared to fork out a bit of money. The Go is retailing from $699/£699/€799, whilst the Legion Glasses will start $329/£399.99/€499. Both will hit the shelves in October.
The Go is fitted with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with AMD RNDATM Graphics and runs on Windows 11. It comes fitted with an 8.8in QHD+ display in a 16:10 format, which is significantly larger than the screens on the Switch OLED, Asus ROG Ally, Steam Deck and Logitech G Cloud.
Games can be downloaded and installed for offline play via Legion Space, which includes access to storefronts such as the Legion Game Store, Xbox Game Pass and Gamesplanet.
