Oops! In listing the new Legion Go dock, Lenovo revealed two unannounced gaming handhelds; the technical specifications for this dock, discovered by VideoCardz, have been edited to remove references to unannounced handheld gaming consoles, with the rumored Legion Go Gen 2 and Legion Go Lite were highlighted
The dock itself is very simple, with a flexible USB-C connector, so compatibility with multiple potential devices does not seem out of scope This includes the existing Lenovo Legion Go, one of the best portable gaming consoles we tested
So far, Lenovo has made no official announcement regarding a sequel gaming handheld or “light” variant, having only acknowledged its existence at Innovate 24 in April Allegedly, Lenovo promised to consider “offering more features” than the Gen 1 version
This is not the first time Lenovo has accidentally hinted at the existence of a second-generation handheld; in August, a Redditor discovered an error in the FAQ section of the Legion Go website The answer there claimed that “it depends on the model,” and mentioned that the device comes in 7-inch and 8-inch models, which does not apply to the current Legion Go, which only has an 88-inch display
The error-ridden FAQ also mentioned dual fans and a dedicated HDMI port, which is not available on the current model
This is not as strong a confirmation of a new handheld, but it does paint a pattern that the company is working on something
We know a bit more about the Lite version that Lenovo is allegedly working on; in May it was reported that the company was actively working on this device
The slimmed-down model is believed to use the same Z1 AMD CPU as the original Legion Go, with some “improvements”
The Legion Go Lite is said to have a smaller display It is also said to forego a detachable controller for the Legion Go, similar to how Nintendo fixed the Joy-Con on the Switch Lite
The slimmer, less expensive Legion Go would be welcome in the increasingly crowded and expensive gaming handheld market
As for the Gen 2 model, for now, Lenovo is expected to feature a new AMD chip, perhaps a new AMD Ryzen AI 300 chip or perhaps a Ryzen 8000 processor; there are rumors of an AMD Ryzen Z2 chipset, but this It may not appear until next year A distant possibility is Intel's new Lunar Lake chips, but these are not intended for gaming
We like the Legion Go, but the second generation needs some improvements We expect an OLED display, much improved battery life, and some way around Windows 11, which remains an obstacle on handheld PCs
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