Handheld gaming consoles are back in action, offering a portable gaming experience. The market is now having high competition between ASUS ROG Ally, the Steam Deck, and Lenovo Legion Go. Competition between brands often leads to innovation and lower prices, providing consumers with more options and better value. Hence, we may see the brands competing to bring more value to the table. The latest news suggests that Lenovo may be planning to bring another handheld console, this time targeting budget-conscious consumers.
The original Lenovo Legion Go has a ton to offer. It has one of the biggest displays in the handheld gaming market. Additionally, it features a kickstand and detachable joysticks, setting it apart from other handhelds. Though, this all comes at a beefy price tag of $630. For a comparison, the Steam Deck starts at $399 and the ROG Ally is also now discounted heavily. Hence, it is in the best interest of Lenovo to launch a new model, with slightly watered-down specifications to cut costs and bring their device to a wide range of new customers.
The new console is being called the Lenovo Legion Go Lite. The news comes from WindowsCentral suggesting that a cheaper PC gaming handheld is coming. While specific details are limited, the Lenovo Legion Go Lite is expected to launch soon, providing an affordable alternative in the handheld gaming market.
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Changes with Lenovo Legion Go Lite
There can be many changes done with the Lenovo Legion Go Lite. To start with, it could come with a smaller display size. The current Legion Go has a size of 8.8-inch screen. Yes, it sounds good. But the problem is that the weight is a little too much on the higher side. For comparison, the Lenovo Legion Go is almost 200g heavier than the ASUS ROG Ally. A smaller display on Legion Go Lite, perhaps around 7 inches, would not only reduce the weight but also make the console more portable and easier to handle during long gaming sessions.
The second change that can be done is to remove joysticks, possibly like the Nintendo Switch Lite. It will help Lenovo save some more bucks in manufacturing the Legion Go Lite. On the performance side, the source claims that the console will feature a chipset from the Z1 range of AMD. However, there will be some refinements. It could be similar to ROG Ally, where the base model comes with a slightly less powerful Z1 chip instead of Z1 Extreme for the high-end variant.
That said, the Lenovo Legion Go Lite will continue to be the main competition in the handheld gaming console market. By targeting budget-conscious consumers, Lenovo can expand its market share and appeal to gamers who are looking for a more affordable yet high-quality handheld gaming solution. We hope to receive official updates soon for a clearer picture of Lenovo’s next offering.
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