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

Valve unveils price of the Steam Frame

The VR headset starts at US$ 1,059.

Published

September 15, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The trifecta is complete. Almost a year after announcing their new hardware, Valve has finally unveiled the price tag of the Steam Frame, complementing the Steam Machine and Steam Controller revealed a few months ago.

Whereas the Steam Machine is a console of its own, the Steam Frame is a traditional VR headset with a pair of controllers for both hands. Unfortunately, despite being in a different segment, the headset is not immune to the rising prices of technology. The Steam Frame will start at US$ 1,059 for a 256GB model and can go up to US$ 1,299 for the 1TB model. On the plus side, each box will come Half-Life: Alyx packaged along with the headset.

Here’s a more detailed rundown of what you’re getting. The Steam Frame will ship with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with 16GB of RAM. Each eye comes with a 2160 x 2160 LCD screen, putting out images at up t0 a 144Hz experimental refresh rate. As mentioned above, the headset will start with 256GB of storage but can go up to 2TB. It will come packaged with SteamOS 3 and a rechargeable 21.6Wh battery.

This might be a hard buy for some. The industry currently has more affordable options, for one. Also, virtual reality isn’t the most thriving segment of gaming today.

If you’re still decided on buying one, however, Valve is using its lottery system. Interested customers can sign up from now until September 17. The company will then randomize the purchasing order. Those who draw the first ones in the lottery can get a purchase email as soon as September 18. Meanwhile, anyone who registers after September 17 will automatically be put at the back of the queue.

Gaming

BlizzCon 2026 announces World of Warcraft: Forever and Diablo V

StarCraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and more also get news

Published

September 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Blizzard Entertainment kicked off BlizzCon 2026 with a packed Opening Ceremony featuring new games, major expansions, updates, and other announcements across its biggest franchises.

Blizzard Entertainment President Johanna Faries opened the event at the Anaheim Convention Center, celebrating the community behind the company’s games and the teams that bring its worlds to life.

World of Warcraft: Forever and Diablo V

The biggest announcement was World of Warcraft: Forever, a new World of Warcraft experience launching November 5 AEDT, with its beta beginning September 18 AEST. The new experience will feature three zones, more than 1,000 quests, nine dungeons, two raids, and a new Skyborne race.

Blizzard also officially announced Diablo V, marking the next era of the franchise. The game is set to launch in North America in Spring 2029, with Sanctuary having fallen and Diablo having won.

StarCraft is also returning with a new story-driven, open-world shooter. The game is currently planned for a Spring 2030 release in North America.

Beyond games, Blizzard revealed that an animated series set in the Diablo universe is in development with Netflix. The company says this is only the beginning of its plans to expand its universes beyond gaming.

For Warcraft III Reforged, the new Forsaken Kingdom campaign is available today. It marks the Warcraft RTS series’ first new storyline in more than 23 years and explores the fall of Lordaeron and the origins of the Undercity. The accompanying 3.0 update also brings graphical improvements and a revamped World Editor.

Heroes of the Storm is adding Xal’atath as its newest Hero. She arrives in the Nexus on September 29 AEST, with her PTR release scheduled for September 15 AEST.

Existing games updates

Meanwhile, Diablo IV is preparing for its next major content drop. Season of Hell’s Legacy begins September 16 AEST and celebrates the franchise’s 30-year history with the return of the Prime Evils and Deckard Cain, alongside themed rewards and gear.

The legendary Amazon class will also arrive in the first half of 2027 as part of Diablo IV’s first class pack. The Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection is additionally coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 16 AEST with cross-platform play and cross-progression.

For World of Warcraft, Blizzard teased the next major update for Midnight. Eclipse (12.2) will see Xal’atath move closer to her goal of claiming Azeroth’s Worldsoul. Blizzard also offered another look at The Last Titan, the next expansion in the Worldsoul Saga and a major culmination of more than two decades of Warcraft storytelling. More information is coming early next year.

Overwatch is getting a major update with Season 5. The season introduces new Support Hero Doctrine, reworks for Sombra and Roadhog, and the new Watchpoint: Grimsvötn map. It will also conclude The Reign of Talon, Overwatch’s first year-long narrative arc.

LE SSERAFIM & YOASABI

BlizzCon also featured performances from YOASOBI and LE SSERAFIM. YOASOBI will perform during the first-ever esports halftime show at BlizzCon, while LE SSERAFIM will return to the Main Stage to close the weekend. A new LE SSERAFIM in-game collaboration is available now, with another Overwatch Spotlight scheduled for February 2027.

Finally, Hearthstone is getting its first new class in more than six years. The Monk arrives in 2027, while the upcoming Reign of the Black Empire expansion takes players back to the earliest age of Azeroth. It introduces the Assemble keyword, which combines two cards into a new one. Battlegrounds is also adding Aberrations as a new minion type.

BlizzCon 2026 is now underway, with Blizzard promising more announcements and details throughout the weekend.

Gaming

Xbox saves Kojima’s PHYSINT after PlayStation drops support

PlayStation says the separation was mutual, but Kojima hints otherwise.

Published

September 11, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Things aren’t going well in the PlayStation camp. After two months of frankly questionable decisions, the company adds another to the pile by dropping support for Hideo Kojima’s PHYSINT.

For a while now, Kojima and PlayStation were in a very productive relationship with the Death Stranding duology, a critically acclaimed collection of titles for the platform. When things looked like they were going well, Kojima announced PHYSINT, an espionage-themed game which reminded fans way too much of Metal Gear Solid.

If you were investing in a PlayStation 5 to play Kojima’s latest thriller, you might want to move your chips elsewhere now. PlayStation has just dropped support for the espionage game, meaning PHYSINT will no longer be a first-party title for the platform.

Though PlayStation claims that the decision came after “careful consideration,” Kojima himself has said that the move was “unexpected,” going against PlayStation’s assurance of a mutual separation.

Very quickly, Xbox has announced that their platform will support PHYSINT instead. It’s a big get for the competing brand because Xbox Game Studios is already supporting OD, Kojima’s other upcoming horror project starring Sophia Lillis.

Unfortunately, it’s difficult to say more. As is tradition, Kojima will not explain much more about his upcoming titles. In fact, OD’s trailer barely says anything. One thing’s for sure, though: we’re all in for quite a ride.