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The gaming handheld market is pretty intense right now. It’s a space that’s rapidly evolving. News and rumors come out monthly if not weekly. And it’s really tough to keep up with everything. 

But let’s set aside all of that for now.

Today, we’re gonna try to make a case on why the Legion Go S is the one that you should go for. 

Legion Go S Quick Background 

This is the Lenovo Legion Go S.  It’s kind of like a half-step from the Legion Go first released in 2023. This handheld was first announced at CES 2025. 

It comes in two color options – the white one that we have here which ships with Windows inside and another one that’s deep purple-ish which ships with SteamOS inside. 

There are a few more differences like the processor, memory, and storage configurations. 

The Legion Go 2 – the actual successor to Lenovo’s 2023 gaming handheld – was also showcased. 

But the company made sure to let everyone know that it was a prototype and it isn’t coming until later in 2025.  For now, let’s focus on this thing that we’re holding now. 

Officially, this is the Legion Go S Windows.  This particular version has the AMD Ryzen™ Z2 Go processor.  In fact, it’s the first gaming handheld to release with this particular chip. 

This model also has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. I wager that’s already plenty for most people. Those are some of the more notable insides of this thing. 

Now, let’s take a look at its exterior.

Look and feel

Honestly, this is what got me the most excited about the Legion Go S. 

I personally think it has the best aesthetic to ergonomic ratio out of all the handhelds we’ve seen so far. Yes, including those officially announced but not readily available yet. 

Aesthetically, it looks so damn clean. Buttons, triggers, and thumb sticks are where you’d expect them to be. 

It comes in this pretty inoffensive and sleek looking pill shape and follows the usual asymmetrical controller layout. 

The back features these honeycomb like cutouts that aren’t just for looks.  This is part of the Legion ColdFront tech to keep your device cooled even as your gameplay sessions heat up. It’s the kind of functional design that we absolutely adore. 

But what takes the cake is that, ergonomically, it feels amazing to hold.  Your hands will naturally rest on the groove of the grips which also has this ribbed feeling making sure it doesn’t slip off your hands like the situationship you failed to hold on to. 

Push my buttons, press my triggers

The face buttons feel incredibly tactile. No difference from some of the best standalone controllers out in the market now. 

The Joysticks are Hall Effect. It’s magnet tech used to prevent drifting issues. 

The Triggers are adjustable. You can go from deep to shallow with the latter being perfect for shooter type games.  This is honestly a feature that should be present in ALL controllers… pro or otherwise. 

It has a circular D-Pad that feels great for fighting games.  The menu buttons are adequately placed and there’s also a tiny trackpad right underneath the right joystick for easier Windows navigation. 

8-inches is the sweet spot

Sitting front and center is the 8-inch display. 

Size-wise, it might just be the sweet spot for gaming handhelds.  Not too big that you’ll have a headache figuring out how to carry it around. But big enough that you’re not squinting or holding the handheld too close to your precious peepers. 

It’s a WUXGA display with a 16:10 aspect ratio with all the good stuff like 120Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB, 500 nits, 10-point touchscreen – the works. 

It is by no means the best display on a handheld. But it’s also not an exaggeration to say that it looks a lot better in person than what the specs on paper suggests. 

Windows vs SteamOS 

As mentioned earlier, this particular Legion Go S unit comes with Windows out of the box. 

What does that mean for you? Access to multiple gaming platforms.  There’s Xbox Game Pass which is home to some absolute bangers of games right now. 

There’s the Game of the Year contender Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, first-person shooter gem Doom: The Dark Age, and many others. 

Naturally, you also get access to Steam which is likely the most popular platform for PC gamers. 

Other than these two major ones, you also have access to Battlenet, Epic Games, Ubisoft Connect and more. 

The Windows version functions like most other Windows gaming handhelds in that they’re not just for gaming. You can connect peripherals to the handheld and turn it into a productivity device. 

Since we’ve already experienced this particular setup on our Legion Go, the first thing we did upon receiving this unit was to install SteamOS–which became available just in time as we were testing the device. 

With SteamOS installed, the Legion Go S transforms into a dedicated gaming handheld. Some have even called it a spiritual successor to the Steamdeck.

The biggest pros are quality of life improvements. Going from wake to sleep and vice versa just works.  A single press on the power button takes you to your games.  It’s literally pick up and play. 

During the course of our time with the device, it’s been incredibly easy to take a break from work.

Pickup the Legion Go S and do a quick run on TMNT: Splintered Fate, a quick match on Virtua Fighter 5 REVO, progress a little bit on FF X Remastered, or do some relaxed swinging on Spider-Man: Remastered

SteamOS essentially takes you to Steam Big Picture Mode. It’s a user-interface that has great controller navigation support and is meant to feel like a true console UI. 

SteamOS performance 

 The version of SteamOS we installed also has power profiles readily available. 

Simply press the quick settings button.  Pick the performance icon. And you’ll see the Performance Profile options. 

Available to you are: Low-Power, Balanced, Performance, and Custom. It’s pretty straightforward. 

Low-power is great for non-graphically demanding games. It helps extend your play time. 

This is best suited for travel or when you’re out and about without a power outlet in close proximity. It launches by default on Balanced. 

For most AAA titles, you’ll want to crank it up to Performance and be right next to a power outlet if you want to play for longer than an hour. 

There’s also a cool bit where the light around the power button, which is also a Legion logo, changes depending on the power profile you’re on. 

  • Low-Power is Blue
  • Balanced is White 
  • Performance is Red
  • And Custom is Purple

That’s pretty neat.

AMD Ryzen™ Z2 GO

The AMD Ryzen™ Z2 Go that’s at the heart of the Legion Go S is a processor engineered specifically for gaming handhelds.

But what exactly does that mean in practice? 

For our playing habits and preferences, this means more than enough power to play less-graphically demanding games. 

For the games we played, these are TMNT: Splintered Fate, Final Fantasy X Remastered, and Bully.  It’s the perfect machine for revisiting or finally playing some older games. 

For more contemporary and relatively recent titles like Spider-Man: Remastered released in 2022, these are still playable but you’re going to have to be more selective in how you play them. 

Typically, these games launch already in their most optimized settings. This happens when the game is already verified to be compatible with SteamOS. 

Power Profile will automatically change to custom. And the Graphics settings, more often than not, are set to Medium. 

In these settings, the AMD Ryzen™ Z2 Go is balancing performance and power efficiency to deliver gameplay that’s smooth and visually appealing without draining too much power. 

However, if you happen to be near a power outlet and don’t mind playing while plugged in.  You can crank things up. Put the power profile to performance and the graphics settings to high for the best possible combination of gameplay and visuals. 

Understand also that the Legion ColdFront tech will kick in, so you’ll definitely hear the fans doing work. We suggest using bluetooth speakers or headphones for a better audio experience.

We also had the good fortune of testing the Legion Go S as Stellar Blade for PC launched. Like the Spidey game, it first launched on a console before coming to PC.  And the performance is mostly the same.  Whatever we described for Spidey applies to this game. 

So if you want to really soak in Eve’s visuals, you’re gonna want to push the Legion Go S and AMD Ryzen™ Z2 Go.

All told, it’s a plenty capable processor that’s built for handheld gaming.

Battery things

Battery performance depends entirely on your usage. 

Instead of doing super controlled tests, we just monitored the battery percentage on our daily use. 

Playing a game like TMNT: Splintered Fate at low-power mode takes the battery down from 95% to 78% after roughly about 40 minutes of play time. 

We put the Legion Go S on sleep after that for about an hour or so. When we woke the handheld up, it had 76% left.

We played FFX Remaster for close to an hour, still in low-power mode and we ended up with 65%. 

We put the Legion Go S to sleep for the day after that. 

The following morning, after a healthy number of hours of sleep, the handheld had 60% left when we woke it up. 

This is when we switched to playing Spider-Man: Remastered at performance mode, unplugged. 

The handheld lasted long enough to get through a quick story beat and some freelance swinging – about 30 minutes or so – before warning us that the battery was getting low. 

But this particular game is currently experiencing some issues. 

The button prompts aren’t displaying properly. What you get instead are just question marks instead of the actual button prompts. 

I was only able to play through because this is a game I’ve played for countless hours already and have committed the button presses to muscle memory. 

Is the Legion Go S your GadgetMatch?

The gaming handheld space is fast-moving and is evolving at a rapid pace. 

But if you’re deadset on owning a gaming handheld right now, the Legion Go S (16GB/512GB) plus SteamOS configuration that we featured here offers a pretty darn good value. 

It’s great for clearing backlogs on your Steam Library. 

The pickup and play ability is underrated, especially if you’re the busy type who only has a few minutes or so to play.  The precious seconds saved are REALLY precious. 

A big consideration too is how the product looks and feels.  To reiterate what we said earlier, the Legion Go S has a perfect aesthetics to ergonomics ratio.  It feels good to hold without sacrificing anything from the looks perspective. 

All of that along with its performance it provides makes it a pretty darn good value for the price it commands. 

The versions available for purchase in the Philippines are as follows: 

Legion Go S Legion Go S
OS SteamOS Windows 11
Price PhP 34,995 PhP 44,995
Procesor AMD Ryzen™ Z2 GO Processor (3.00 GHz up to 4.30 GHz) AMD Ryzen™ Z2 GO Processor (3.00 GHz up to 4.30 GHz)
Graphics Integrated Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics
RAM 16 GB LPDDR5X-6400MT/s (Soldered) 16 GB LPDDR5X-6400MT/s (Soldered)
Storage 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E 2×2 AX & Bluetooth® 5.1 or above Wi-Fi 6E 2×2 AX & Bluetooth® 5.3
Display 8″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Glare, Touch, 100%sRGB, 500 nits, 120Hz 8″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS, Glare, Touch, 100%sRGB, 500 nits, 120Hz

If you’re looking to dip your toes into gaming handhelds for the first time, the Legion Go S  is a great place to start.

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Apple unveils new iMac with M6 chip

M6 brings faster AI performance

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Apple has unveiled its new iMac powered by the M6 chip, bringing faster performance, enhanced on-device AI capabilities, and improved connectivity to its all-in-one desktop computer.

Announced on October 27, the new iMac retains its slim design and 24-inch display while introducing hardware upgrades for everyday productivity, creative workflows, and AI-powered applications.

Apple claims the M6-powered iMac delivers up to 18 times faster performance than the most popular Intel-based iMac. It also offers up to five times faster on-device AI performance than the previous-generation M4 model.

The new iMac comes in seven colors: blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and silver.

M6 brings faster performance and AI capabilities

The new iMac features Apple’s M6 chip, with configurations offering either a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU or a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU.

The 12-core CPU delivers improved performance for everyday applications, multitasking, and demanding workloads. Meanwhile, the GPU now features Neural Accelerators in every core to accelerate AI processing and graphics-intensive tasks.

Apple claims the new iMac delivers up to twice the graphics performance of the M4 model. Users can expect improvements in photo editing, video production, and gaming, including titles that use ray tracing.

The M6 also features a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, which delivers up to twice the AI computing performance of the previous generation. Combined with memory bandwidth of up to 170GB/s, the chip can handle demanding on-device AI workloads, including running large language models.

Apple highlights several performance improvements over previous generations:

  • Up to 2.5 times faster performance in Microsoft Excel compared to the M1 iMac.
  • Up to 3.3 times faster graphics performance in applications such as Affinity compared to the M1 iMac.
  • Up to 12 times faster on-device AI prompt processing in LM Studio compared to the M1 iMac.
  • Up to twice the gaming performance with ray tracing compared to the M4 iMac.

These improvements make the iMac a more capable desktop for professionals, students, and creators who need additional computing power without moving to a separate desktop tower.

A desktop built for AI

Apple is positioning the new iMac as a platform for its expanding AI ecosystem.

Running macOS 27, the desktop supports Apple Intelligence features and Siri AI, Apple’s next-generation assistant. Users can ask questions, search for information across their messages and emails, and perform actions across supported applications.

Siri AI is also integrated into Spotlight, allowing users to search for information and ask follow-up questions. Visual Intelligence lets users interact with content on their screen, whether it’s a chart in a spreadsheet or an image in a browser.

Other AI-powered features extend to everyday applications. Safari can automatically organize tabs into topics and notify users about website changes, including product restocks and price drops. Users can also create Shortcuts automations by describing what they want to accomplish.

For creative professionals, Apple Intelligence adds tools for photo editing and other productivity tasks. The iMac also supports third-party AI applications optimized for Apple silicon, including LM Studio and Topaz Studio.

Apple says these capabilities allow users to run supported AI workloads locally, helping preserve privacy by processing certain tasks directly on the device.

Siri AI is available in beta in macOS 27.2, with language and regional availability restrictions applying to some Apple Intelligence features.

24-inch 4.5K Retina display

The new iMac retains its 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, which offers a resolution of 4,480 x 2,520 pixels and 500 nits of brightness.

The display supports the P3 wide color gamut and more than one billion colors, making it suitable for photo editing, video production, and everyday entertainment.

Apple also offers an optional nano-texture display finish on supported configurations to reduce reflections and glare in challenging lighting conditions.

For video calls, the iMac features a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera with Desk View. Its three-microphone array and six-speaker sound system deliver an integrated audiovisual setup without requiring additional peripherals.

The speakers feature force-cancelling woofers and tweeters, with support for Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos.

Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and faster storage

Connectivity receives an upgrade with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

The higher-end configuration can also be equipped with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, offering up to 2.5 times faster wired connectivity than the previous generation.

Apple claims the new iMac delivers up to twice the SSD read and write performance of its predecessor, helping applications launch faster and large files load more quickly.

Port availability depends on the configuration. The higher-end model includes four Thunderbolt 4 ports, allowing users to connect external storage, docks, and other accessories.

The iMac also supports up to two external 6K displays, providing additional screen space for demanding workflows.

Apple continues to bundle color-matched accessories with the desktop. Depending on the configuration, these include a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and either a Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad. The accessories feature USB-C charging ports.

macOS 27 and sustainability

The new iMac runs macOS 27, which brings refinements to the Liquid Glass interface, system performance, and search.

Users can adjust the transparency of Liquid Glass through a new setting, choosing an appearance that ranges from clearer to more tinted. Apple has also refined app icons and other interface elements.

The iMac continues Apple’s sustainability efforts. Its stand uses 100 percent recycled aluminum, while its magnets use 100 percent recycled rare earth elements. Apple-designed printed circuit boards also use 100 percent recycled gold plating and tin solder.

Apple says the new iMac is manufactured using renewable electricity across its supply chain. The company continues working toward its goal of becoming carbon neutral across its entire footprint by 2030.

iMac with M6 pricing and availability

In the United States, the new iMac with M6 starts at US$1,499 for the configuration with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. Education pricing starts at US$1,449.

The higher-end configuration, featuring a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, starts at US$1,699, with education pricing starting at US$1,599.

Pre-orders in the United States and 34 other countries and regions begin on October 28, 2026. Availability starts November 6.

In the Philippines, the new iMac with M6 starts at PHP 109,990 for the 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU configuration. Eligible students and educators can purchase it for PHP 105,990.

The higher-end configuration with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU starts at PHP 124,990, with education pricing at PHP 117,990.

Apple says the new iMac will be available soon through the Philippine Apple Store online and Apple Authorized Resellers. Local availability dates have yet to be announced.

In Singapore, the new iMac starts at SGD 2,099 for the 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU configuration, with education pricing at SGD 2,029.

The 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU configuration starts at SGD 2,399, with education pricing at SGD 2,259. Pre-orders in Singapore begin on October 29, with availability starting November 6.

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Lenovo tech behind DreamWorks Animation hit ‘Forgotten Island’

Partnership powers modern demands of animation production

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DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island has definitely become a big screen hit, debuting with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and being well received particularly by a large Filipino fanbase.

And behind the movie is DreamWorks Animation’s partnership with tech giant, Lenovo. The collaboration is helping power the former’s production slate, including the studio’s animated feature inspired by Filipino culture, mythology, and experiences.

In 2025, DreamWorks expanded its relationship with Lenovo by naming the company its preferred compute services, workstation, and solutions provider.

Such partnership brings together Lenovo workstations, high-performance infrastructure, data center technology, and services to support the demanding needs of modern animation production.

It is a collaboration that builds on years of work between the two companies. DreamWorks has used Lenovo workstations as part of workflows across the studio.

Lenovo infrastructure has also supported the large-scale computing requirements involved in creating animated worlds and characters.

Still in cinemas, Forgotten Island follows lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa, voiced by Grammy and Academy Award winner H.E.R. and Filipino actress Liza Soberano.

As the two prepare to take different paths after high school, they unexpectedly find themselves transported to Nakali, a fantastical island populated by magical and mythological creatures rooted in stories from their Filipino families.

The film is written and directed by Academy Award nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado and produced by Academy Award nominee Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Its voice cast also includes Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, and Lea Salonga.

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ROG brings out the ultra-stylish G1000 gaming desktop

Plus, here’s a couple of sleek transport options from ROG.

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Despite how much higher prices are going today, there are still so many options if you want a PC for yourself. However, only a handful of brands will offer you quite as much style doing so as ASUS. Today, ROG has revealed the new G1000 gaming desktop.

For the first time ever in a prebuilt PC, the ROG G1000 comes with a built-in AniMe Holo, a holographic fan with customizable visuals using Armoury Crate and Aura Sync. Additionally, the holographic fan is inside its own chamber, preventing it from interfering with the main system. Instead, the desktop uses the ROG Thermal Atrium, which uses three fans to channel fresh air through a 420mm AIO liquid cooler.

Now, the ROG G1000 isn’t just a pretty face. Inside, the 104L desktop comes with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor. It also comes equipped with the ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5080, up to 128GB DDR5 memory, and 1TB SSD for storage. New purchases will also come with a gaming keyboard and mouse, a year of Microsoft 365 Basic, Office Home 2024, and an ASUS No. 1 Quality and Service warranty.

The ROG G1000 will be available from ROG Exclusive Stores and will start at PhP 399,995.

Celebrating ROG at 20

Besides the new desktop, ROG is also launching a couple of storage and transport options for your prized gaming possessions. The ROG SLASH Backpack Edition 20 is a sleek backpack that can fit an 18-inch laptop with enough room for peripherals and accessories. It also comes with a custom FIDLOCK Magnetic quick-release, black-and-translucent-gold buckle. It will be available next quarter for PhP 10,995.

Meanwhile, the ROG SLASH Hard-Case Luggage Edition 20 is designed specifically for transporting your hard-earned gaming devices. The light-but-durable aluminum frame comes with a specialized compartment for laptops, handhelds, and accessories. It also has removalbe foam dividers to better customize the case for your needs. Finally, it has 360-degree silent skate wheels for smoother rolling. The luggage will be available starting next quarter for PhP 15,995.

SEE ALSO: ROG STRIX G16 Review: Building for the moment

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