Gaming

The Legion Go is a ‘transformer’

Handheld, desktop, console, tablet

Published

November 7, 2023

When Lenovo’ Category Manager for Gaming Clifford Chong was presenting the Legion Go on stage at the Legion Asia Pacific Tour 2023 in Singapore, this is what stood out to me. He mentioned how the Legion Go is a “transformer” able to be used in more ways than one.

In case you didn’t know, the Legion Go is Lenovo’s handheld gaming pc/console. It shares the same AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor as its primary foe – the ROG Ally. And while at first glance, they seem like the same device, the Legion Go has functional design choices that make it a tad different. All of which point to how the Legion Go transforms into more than just a handheld gaming machine.

Big Screen Handheld

As a handheld, the Legion Go is pretty familiar. It’s a similar layout to most handhelds out today. You have a screen in the middle sandwiched between the controls. The controls feature the usual thumb sticks (hall effect for zero drift), directional pad, and face buttons. It also has a trackpad-like surface on the right side similar to the one on the Steam Deck.

But what sets it apart is its 8.8-inch display. Size matters. Legion believes this is the sweet spot, especially since most AAA games that players will likely want to play on a handheld gaming machine are games designed for bigger screens.

To be more precise, it’s a QHD+ display, supporting up to 1600p resolution and up to 144Hz refresh rate. It’s also a 10-point touchscreen for more interactive uses. That and with the controllers being detachable a la Nintendo Switch is what enables tablet-type use.

8.8-inch Tablet

Without the controllers detached, what you’re left with is practically a tablet running on windows. You can opt to hold it like you would any other traditional tablet and enjoy watching on YouTube, Netflix and what not. Or, you can put it up on a desk with the help of its built-in kickstand.

Oh and yes, the controllers are still usable even when detached. So, really, like a Switch but with your PC Game Library.

Console and Desktop

Through a couple of USB-C ports and bluetooth tech, the Legion Go can be expanded into console and desktop-like uses.

You can connect multiple Bluetooth Controllers and use the USB-C Port to display out to a monitor for that console experience.

In a similar manner you can use the port or bluetooth again to connect a keyboard and mouse along with a monitor for a desktop-like setup.

This is something you can also do with the ROG Ally, and the Steam Deck but with a little bit more hoopla.

FPS Mode

But if you’re really only here for the mobile, handheld gaming experience of it all, Legion went the extra mile. You can transform the right-hand side controller to a joystick-like experience which pretty much functions like a mouse. Simply detach the controller, switch to (first-person shooter) FPS mode via physical-toggle, and connect with the included attachment.

While in FPS mode, the face buttons will stop functioning. This way, nothing will happen even if you accidentally hit them. You can also take out the thumb stick if it’s sticking out and uncomfortable to use. The shoulder buttons now function like the left and right mouse buttons.

I played like this for a couple of minutes and it’s a little unnatural. It doesn’t quite feel like a d-pad and mouse experience and might feel a little awkward at first. That said, I still managed to hit targets despite being personally challenged by first-person shooter games.

If you’re investing time on the Legion Go, there’s a good chance you’ll get used to the feeling of the FPS mode in a few hours or so.

Legion Glasses

Lenovo Legion’s Clifford Chong with Gian Viterbo of Gadget Pilipinas

Taking the experience even further, Lenovo is also encouraging Legion Go buyers to pair it with Legion Glasses. The wearables offer users a more private screen to play games and consume content.

What’s it like in actual use? You basically see a screen in front of you no matter where you look. That means being able to play or watch content in whatever position you like. I personally tried playing relaxed on a chair, controllers detached. It’s certainly a new experience overall.

The Legion Glasses can also be used with other devices as long as the USB-C port has display-out functionality.

But this isn’t as immersive as VR headsets. And that’s by design. Legion says they want to keep the user aware of their surroundings even while playing. You can even long press a button on the left-hand side of the glasses to dim the display and see your immediate environment.

Legion Space and gaming feel

Thoughtfully, Lenovo didn’t leave it up to Windows to gain access to your games. They have what they call a Legion Space which is essentially like a Gaming Hub where you can access your games and settings. It has a dedicated button on the left-hand side of the controller.

We only interacted with it briefly. First impressions suggest it’s a tad smoother than the Armoury Crate SE on the ROG Ally. Jury is still out on this one.

The same is true for the actual gaming experience. We were able to play both Starfield and Lies of P. Both games were available thanks to the Lenovo x Microsoft partnership. You’ll get 3-months access to Game Pass when you buy Lenovo gaming products.

Back to the gaming feel, both Starfield and Lies of P ran well with frame drops noticeable probably to those who are actually looking for it. This is while the Legion Go is on performance mode running on 800p.

Is the Legion Go your GadgetMatch?

Naturally, it’s too early to tell. We’ll make sure to get a review unit for extended play time. If there are specific games you want us to try, let us know on any of our social channels.

The Legion Go will retail for PhP 49,995 in the Philippines. Pre-order starts on November 15, 2023 with availability beginning in December 2023. Just in time for the holidays.

The Legion Glasses, meanwhile, will retail for PhP 21,995 with expected availability in Q1 of 2024.

Pricing in the rest of Southeast Asia to follow.

Gaming

Street Fighter 6’s first Filipina fighter arrives August 3

Yasmine arrives in August.

Published

July 17, 2026

GadgetMatch

Capcom is celebrating the arrival of Yasmine, the first-ever Filipina character in the Street Fighter series, with an official community event in the Philippines this August.

The Official Street Fighter 6 ‘Yasmine’ Community Event takes place on August 9, 2026 at Salud! by Primera Bar & Restaurant in Palanan, Makati. Doors open at 2:00 PM, with tournament matches, community activities, giveaways, and free play sessions scheduled throughout the day.

Meet Yasmine, Street Fighter 6’s first Filipina fighter

Yasmine joins Street Fighter 6 as the first playable character in the game’s Year 4 roster.

According to Capcom, she learned to fight alongside her older brother under the guidance of her grandfather. After her brother’s disappearance, she returns to combat using high-speed Eskrima techniques while wielding a Karambit knife.

She is joined in the Year 4 lineup by Arjun, Tifa from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series, and Bosch. Her release also coincides with balance updates for the entire Street Fighter 6 roster.

Yasmine becomes available on August 3, 2026 for players who own the Year 4 Character Pass or Year 4 Ultimate Pass.

Community tournament and exclusive merchandise

The Makati event will feature a double-elimination tournament, beginning with Best-of-3 matches before switching to Best-of-5 during the Top 8 Finals.

The schedule includes:

2:00 PM: Doors Open, Player Check-in, Controller Button Checks, and Free Play Warmups
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Welcome Speech & Official Street Fighter 6 Yasmine Gameplay Showcase
3:15 PM – 5:00 PM: Tournament Pools
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Top 8 Finals (Main Stage Broadcast) & Prize Presentation Ceremony for Champion, 2nd and 3rd Placements.
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Premium Community Giveaways, Group Photo Ops, and Closing Remarks
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Free Play and Community Networking

Attendees can also receive exclusive event merchandise while supplies last, including a Yasmine-themed T-shirt, lanyard, keychains, and themed food and refreshments.

Capcom says admission is subject to venue capacity and will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Watch the event online

Fans who cannot attend in person can watch the tournament live through the Capcom Asia Official YouTube Channeland the Enduins Games Official YouTube Channel.

Capcom also teased additional announcements, including appearances from cosplay personalities, fighting game veterans, and content creators, which will be revealed closer to the event.

Street Fighter 6 Yasmine community event details

Date: August 9, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Salud! by Primera Bar & Restaurant, Palanan, Makati City
Tournament: Double-elimination (FT2, Top 8 FT3)
Livestream: Capcom Asia Official YouTube Channel and Enduins Games Official YouTube Channel

Gaming

Most of the world’s PlayStations will be officially useless by 2028

PlayStation’s disastrous no-disc policy is now a lot worse than you thought.

Published

July 16, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Last week, we lamented the loss of the PlayStation disc. As we described, the loss isn’t just a major blow to nostalgia for aging gamers, but it also puts a huge question mark on game ownership. Well, there’s another wrinkle that the world is slowly realizing. By deleting physical discs, PlayStation has effectively blockaded their entire service from countries without an official online store.

If you haven’t heard, PlayStation is ceasing the production of physical discs for new games starting 2028. The console will become an all-digital platform. Now, we can blather on and on about how this sucks for ownership, but all gamers will still have access to games online at the very least. Right?

Wrong.

Not every country has an official PlayStation Store or the ability to create a PSN account. In fact, a staggering amount don’t; 121 countries (or 62 percent of the entire world) don’t have official access to the online storefront.

If you live in any of these countries, you’re likely familiar with some unofficial solutions: that is, setting your country elsewhere where the store exists. But, because it’s an unofficial solution, doing this is technically against PlayStation’s policies and can result in bans.

That being said, as noted by users on Reddit, this means that, on a very technical and legal level, these 121 countries will no longer be able to buy physical or digital games starting 2028. Because of a clarified policy, you can still play older games, but if you want to play the latest Call of Duty or NBA 2K, you are out of luck.

There’s no official list of affected countries, other than those collated by others manually. But if you’ve never been able to set your own country on the PlayStation Network, you’re a part of it.

Gaming

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced comes to life at Skypark Macau

Themed event lets fans experience the game in real life from July 17 to 26

Published

July 13, 2026

GadgetMatch

Assassin’s Creed fans are invited to celebrate the launch of Black Flag Resynced through a limited-time themed experience at the Skypark Macau Tower.

The experience will run from July 17 to 26, and will feature elements from the title brought into a real-world setting. There’s themed installations, photo opportunities, and exclusive event rewards.

Aside from that, there is a concept art gallery and replica props inspired by the action-adventure.

The experience opens to the public from 11:00 A.M. on Friday, and will remain available until the last Sunday of the month.

It will be more fulfilling to come on the first day, as there will be exclusive merchandise sold only on July 17.

Guests who purchase the game on-site, or present proof of purchase of the game at the event will be eligible to redeem an exclusive item, available only until supplies last.

Moreover, those who complete an eligible activity during the Assassin’s Creed event period at Skypark Macau will receive a paper scroll replica of the “Letter for Duncan Walpole”, while supplies last.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a faithful remake of 2013’s Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag. Rebuilt from the ground up and powered by the latest Anvil engine, the game features updated visuals, enriched gameplay, and new narrative content.

Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, the game invites players to sail the Caribbean as Edward Kenway. The rebellious pirate captain is drawn into the centuries-old conflict between Assassins and Templars.

As the protagonist pursues glory and fortune, he crosses paths with legendary figures such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Calico Jack. All this while the fate of everything the pirates have built hangs in the balance.

The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.