Thanks to Nintendo Switch, it became apparent that people enjoyed having the option of taking their gaming on the go due to which handled gaming devices have become quite popular. The Lenovo Legion Go is one of the handheld gaming devices to have been introduced, which comes with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD for storage.
Bold and large display
The screen of the Lenovo Legion Go measures 8.8 inches and it comes with a 144Hz peak frequency. As for resolution, it is about 2,560 x 1,600, which means that you get to enjoy a colorful display and excellent brightness. The contrast is also quite crisp and you will find the display beautiful and sharp. The display is also great for non-gaming tasks, such as watching videos. In addition, you can also benefit from greater immersion in games because of the larger surface area.
The controls
The settings menu on the Lenovo Legion Go can be opened from the side of the screen once you press a special button. It allows you to adjust the frame rate and also change other basic settings, such as screen brightness, sound volume and RGB light effects. You can also control the fan and simple performance, along with checking battery levels.
The controls are well-built and quite functional and you will find trigger buttons, action buttons and control crosses on the top, along with two d-pad control sticks. You can reach these buttons easily and their mechanical feedback is also good. Each backside also has two buttons, which you can map manually for optional functions.
Mouse control
One of the best things about the Legion Go is mouse control because it comes in handy for a number of non-gaming tasks. Plus, it is also helpful in precision and extra control when you are playing games. You can take advantage of the FPS model and the mouse pad on the front of one of the controls. There is an optical mouse sensor that you will find at the bottom of the right control and you can activate the mode with a switch.
This makes it a regular wireless mouse that can be dragged across the table. There are mouse buttons on the side of the control, which function as left and right clicks and there is a scroll wheel that comes with a center button press.
A full computer
While you can use Bluetooth for connecting devices, it is also possible to use the Legion Go as a full PC. This means that you can invest in a monitor, or a USB-C dock. There are two USB-C ports given on the device, one on top and the other at the bottom. They come with a display port output, power supply support and USB 4 speed. Only a webcam is missing for offering you full PC functionality.
The Verdict
Priced at $699, the Lenovo Legion Go has a good build, which makes its price very remarkable. It functions as a full-fledged mini PC, as it has the capacity for budget gaming and productivity.