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Lenovo Legion Go

Lenovo · Handheld 2023 Active 3

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€688.10

$799 USD

Lenovo Legion Go is a handheld gaming PC launched in 2023. Powered by Ryzen Z1, Ryzen Z1 Extreme (8-core, 5.1 GHz), 16 GB RAM. Features a 8.8" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (2560 x 1600). WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2. Runs Windows.

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Lenovo Legion Go is a handheld gaming PC launched in 2023. Powered by Ryzen Z1, Ryzen Z1 Extreme (8-core, 5.1 GHz), 16 GB RAM. Features a 8.8" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (2560 x 1600). WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2. Runs Windows.

The Lenovo Legion Go is a horizontal handheld gaming PC launched in 2023, built around an AMD SoC available as either the Ryzen Z1 or the Ryzen Z1 Extreme. The Zen 4 x86-64 CPU runs from 3.3 to 5.1 GHz and is paired with AMD Radeon 780M graphics with 12 cores at 2.7 GHz, plus 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM at 7500 MT/s. It sits in the $700–$2000 price bracket, with a reference price of $799.

On the emulation side, the Legion Go runs GameCube, Wii, 3DS and PS2 fully playable. Its library covers practically the entire retro history, from Atari 2600, NES and SNES up to PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast and PSP, and the platform list also includes Switch, Wii U and PS3. Beyond emulation, Windows lets it run PC games natively.

The 8.8-inch IPS touchscreen offers WQXGA resolution at 2560 x 1600, a 16:10 aspect ratio, roughly 343 ppi and a 144 Hz refresh rate. It is protected by OCA-laminated tempered glass for a crisp image and direct touch response.

Controls are generous: dual Hall Effect thumbsticks with L3/R3 in an asymmetric layout, a cross D-pad placed low, four face buttons, L1/R1 and Hall Effect analog L2/R2 triggers, M1–M4 buttons on the sides and back, a scroll wheel and a trackpad. A gyroscope and rumble round out the experience. The plastic body measures 299 x 131 x 41 mm and weighs 854 g, while cooling relies on a heatsink, fan and ventilation cutouts. Audio comes from top-facing dual stereo speakers.

The battery is rated at 49.2 Wh, and two USB-C ports, placed on the top and bottom, handle charging and video output. There is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2. Storage is an NVMe SSD in 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB capacities, expandable via microSD.

Running Windows 11, the device accepts any launcher, standalone emulator or frontend you prefer, making it highly flexible to customize. Volume has dedicated buttons, while brightness is adjusted through the menu.

Ideal for: players who want a powerful handheld PC with a large 144 Hz screen, full emulation up to the PS2/GameCube/Wii/3DS generation and advanced Hall Effect controls, and who don't mind the weight and size.
Specs for: Lenovo Legion Go - Shadow Black
Manufacturer
AMD
SoC
AMD Ryzen Z1 Also: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Model
Ryzen Z1, Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Architecture
Zen 4
Cores
6
Threads
12
Frequency
3.3 - 5.1 GHz
Instruction Set
x86-64
Chipset
AMD Radeon 780M
GPU Cores
12
GPU Frequency
2.7 GHz
Capacity
16 GB
Frequency
7500 MT/s
Technology
LPDDR5X
Size
8.8
Technology
IPS, Touchscreen
Resolution
2560 x 1600
Quality
WQXGA
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
343.05
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Capacity
49.2 Wh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
Stick Technology
Hall Effect
Stick Placement
Asymmetric
D-Pad
Cross
D-Pad Placement
Lower
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
Shoulder Orientation
Vertical
Back / Rear Buttons
M1/M2/M3/M4
Extra Buttons
M1/M2/M3/M4 on sides and back, scroll wheel, trackpad
Additional Features
Gyroscope, Hall Effect Joysticks, Hall Effect Triggers, Rumble
Speaker Type
Dual Stereo
Speaker Position
Top facing
Wi-Fi
WiFi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
Charge Port
USB-C x2
Charge Port Placement
Top & Bottom facing
Video Output
USB-C video out
Video Output Placement
Top & Bottom facing
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Audio Output Placement
Top facing
Internal Storage
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
Card Support
NVMe SSD, microSD
Operating System
Windows
OS Version
11
Dimensions
299 mm x 131 mm x 41 mm
Weight
854 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatsink, Fan, Ventilation cutouts

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 144 Hz 2560 x 1600 touchscreen
  • Hall Effect joysticks and triggers
  • PS2/GameCube/Wii/3DS fully playable
  • trackpad and back buttons
  • dual USB-C with video out
  • WiFi 6E

Cons

  • heavy at 854 g
  • bulky 299 mm width
  • high price
  • plastic body
  • brightness only via menu

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