Lenovo’s leaked ‘Legion Go’ handheld features Xbox and PC Game Pass heavily
Hi-Fi Rush, Ghostwire Tokyo, and Halo: Infinite are all prominently featured in the leaked trailer.
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TheNintendo Switchundeniably sparked a handheld gaming console revolution, and as a result, we now have the likes of theSteam Deck, theASUS ROG Ally, and the PlayStation Portal. We recently mentioned that thePlayStation Portal could be used to play Xbox Game Pass games via the cloudwith some determination and elbow grease, but you may not need to rely on PlayStation’s handheld for a portable Xbox, according to aleaked marketing videofrom Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) for theLenovo Legion Go.
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There have been plenty of calls from Xbox fans about the need for an Xbox handheld, but it seems more and more likely that Microsoft has been content to let third-party manufacturers fill the space and support those devices via Xbox Game Pass. The leaked video for the Lenovo Legion Go seems to support this marketing strategy further, as many Xbox Games Studios titles and the Xbox Game Pass logo are prominently featured in the marketing. Early in the video, we see a person click on the Xbox Game Pass app tile, while gameplay shots from first-party Xbox gamesHi-Fi Rush,Halo: Infinite, andGhostwire Tokyoare all shown throughout.
Hi-Fi Rush shows up early in the video as the Legion Go’s 8.8-inch, 144Hz VRR display, and the onboard Ryzen Z1 processor are showcased. Title cards forStarfieldand Ghostwire Tokyo show up alongside cards forAssassin’s Creed OdysseyandFar Cry 5fromUbisoftas the Legion Go’s detachable Switch-like controllers and built-in kickstand take center stage.
Halo: Infinite’s multiplayer appears in the leaked video when the Legion Go’s expandable storage option is shown, which can hold up to 2TB ofMicroSDstorage, and the “whisper quiet” fan system with top exhaust ports. The video also introduces the Legion Go’s FPS mode and controller bases, which are included with the Legion Go but not required when using FPS mode. These controller bases make the detachable controllers behave like old-school joysticks. Hi-Fi Rush then takes center stage again as the marketing video points out that the Legion Go will have a 49.2WH battery and lightning-fast charging.
In what may be the big twist of the marketing video, however, we learn that the Legion Go can pair with Legion AR glasses to take your Game Pass games to a whole new dimension. Microsoft’s own in-house AR hardware, Hololens, has been quiet as of late, buta recent patentand support for Lenovo’s Legion AR glasses may point to asoftening of Xbox Game Studios' AR/VR stance.
Asrecently pointed out by Jez Corden, Microsoft has been gearing up to support OEMs in the handheld space and was hands-on with Lenovo’s efforts for the Legion Go. It is likely that the Lenovo Legion Go will not be the last we see using Xbox Game Pass as a promotional point as more handhelds make their way to market.
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