Portable gaming consoles, such as Valve's Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, have achieved considerable popularity, drawing attention from other major companies. Online sources suggest that Lenovo is working on its own handheld console called Legion Go, which will run Windows 11 to maximize compatibility with PC games.
Not much is known about Lenovo's upcoming console at the moment. It is assumed that its basis will be the AMD Phoenix processor line, designed for use in ultra-thin notebooks and capable of providing a high level of performance, including graphics. These chips combine Zen 4 cores and integrated RDNA 3 graphics.
According to the source, Legion Go will be equipped with an 8-inch display, potentially giving it a more favorable position compared to its 7-inch display competitors, Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Typically, PC games and console ported games are oriented towards large monitors, which may cause user interface elements to display incorrectly on smaller screens. A larger display could give the Legion Go a significant advantage over the competition, as long as the device remains lightweight and balanced.
The AMD Ryzen 7040 (Phoenix) line of processors should be well-suited for use in portable consoles, as they feature a low power consumption of 15W. Thanks to this, developers will be able to provide a high level of device autonomy. Moreover, in the case of AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, the power consumption level may even be lower than 15W. However, at the moment, it is unknown which components Lenovo plans to use in its console.
