Lenovo Confirms Development Of Two New Handheld Devices

Lenovo has inadvertently revealed plans for two new handheld gaming consoles. The company recently issued documentation for its new Legion Go USB-C Dock, which mentions support for two upcoming devices: the Legion Go Gen 2 and Legion Go Lite.

This isn’t the first mention of the Legion Go Lite; back in May, Windows Central reported that Lenovo is developing a more affordable version of the original Legion Go. This smaller device, anticipated to have a 7-inch display, is expected to use the same AMD Z1-series chipset, offering improvements while coming at a reduced price.

Just recently, YouTuber NITRXX shared images that appear to show the exterior design of the Legion Go Lite. It seems this model may come with fixed controllers, distinguishing it from the original Legion Go, which featured detachable controls, thereby removing the necessity for a dedicated mouse. Additionally, it might feature a smaller trackpad located beneath the right analog stick, reduced rear button functionality, and relocated auxiliary buttons.

Leaked images of the Lenovo Legion Go Lite handheld console. — NITTRX

Currently, details about the Legion Go Gen 2 remain scarce, with this being its first mention. It could potentially serve as the direct successor to the original Legion Go.

Lenovo’s current Legion Go model boasts the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X-7500 RAM, and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD storage, making it competitive with other handhelds like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally. What sets the Legion Go apart is its larger 8-inch display and detachable controllers, similar to the design seen in the Nintendo Switch.

While there is no solid information yet, many anticipate that the Legion Go Gen 2 will come with an upgraded processor. AMD has introduced new processors in the Ryzen 8000 lineup, including the Ryzen AI 300, which are found in various laptops and mini PCs. Transitioning to a new AMD Z2 or Z2 Extreme would seem logical, although Intel’s upcoming Lunar Lake chips also show promise and could make a good match for future handheld gaming devices.