Gaming

Lenovo Legion 7i Hands-On: Power with reservations

The company’s flagship has its upside, for now

Published

August 19, 2020

Gab Orlina

What’s it like to receive a big crate one day, while working from home? I opened it with the expectation that it’s something big, powerful, and expensive. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been sent to me via crate, right?

Lo and behold, Lenovo sent me one of their new flagship gaming devices. This time around, they’ve decided to go for a simpler way of naming things. Meet the Lenovo Legion 7i in all its fame and glory, which was announced back in April.

What exactly does this entire package bring to the table? Well, here are some initial thoughts I have on the Lenovo Legion 7i.

A pretty straightforward unboxing

For what it’s worth, unboxing the Legion 7i was as straightforward as it could ever be. The big Legion box came with two other boxes inside it: one for the laptop itself, the other for the 230W charging brick. One thing that immediately jumps ahead here is that, well it doesn’t come with any other peripherals.

If there was anything I could give Lenovo props on, it’s the black cloth-like sleeve that covered the device. I get it, it’s not that much since you’re more interested in getting the laptop out of the box. But, I acknowledge that some consideration was given even to that level.

Out of the box, it’s a pretty well-designed device

I felt that the Lenovo Legion 7i was built quite nicely. It’s not a device that just screams in its size or color choice, but it adds some subtlety to it. The near-Space Gray aluminum chassis just looks sexy to me, along with the metallic Legion logo on the lid. Although, these are fingerprint magnets so you should definitely wash your hands first.

L to R: HDMI, USB-A, RJ45 LAN, USB-A, charging port, Kensington lock

I applaud Lenovo Legion for actually putting the more important I/O ports at the back. I didn’t mind that it added just a few more inches to the overall length of the device. Honestly, placing the charging, USB-A, and HDMI ports at the back lessens any obstruction while playing. This also comes with two USB-C ports, with only one of them having Thunderbolt 3 support.

A 720p webcam with its own physical privacy shutter

Upon opening the lid, it’s what I expect out of most Legion laptops: full-size RGB-backlit keyboard, FHD display with the webcam placed above. At least they incorporated the physical webcam shutter, so no need for those sticky notes. Although, there was a portion of the keyboard, near the power button that felt loose or hollow.

Initial performance run seems promising

The unit that was sent to me actually comes with the 10th-generation Intel Core i7-10750H processor. It also came with an NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, a 240Hz FHD display, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. It’s not the most powerful configuration out there, but I felt that it could still get the job done.

And so far, it actually has lived up to expectations. Most work applications run smoothly with the hardware this device is rocking. Gaming on it also feels like a breeze, as even more modern AAA titles look fantastic. I mean, it hasn’t won me a full game of Fall Guys yet but we’re getting there.

A 240Hz FHD display fit for both streaming content and gaming

Although, I will need to look into several more things before anything else. The thermal situation is one of them, but so far it hasn’t reached boiling hot levels. Of course, there’s the laptop’s battery life but I’m already experiencing a fast-draining battery.

Pricing and availability

So far, the Lenovo Legion 7i works like the true flagship that it is. It’s all compressed in one simple package, but with incredibly beefy hardware. Also, its build quality is honestly one of the more well-thought off ones I’ve seen in a while. Let’s just see if it fully stacks up to the competition. Keep in mind that this is priced at PhP 134,995, and will come with the Legion Recon backpack.

If you want to be the first to get this device, Lenovo Legion is opening pre-orders from August 19-23, 2020. As a bonus, all pre-orders of the Legion 7i will come with a set of peripherals worth PhP 12,980. Those who wish to pre-order the device may do so in the following participating stores:

Legion SM North EDSA
Legion SM City Cebu
Complink SM Mall of Asia
PC Corner Gilmore
PC Express SM Megamall
Thinking Tools SM Davao

Entertainment

LE SSERAFIM to perform at BlizzCon 2026

BlizzCon’s closing act.

Published

June 26, 2026

GadgetMatch

Global K-pop sensation LE SSERAFIM is returning to BlizzCon.

Blizzard Entertainment has announced that the five-member girl group will perform as the closing musical act at BlizzCon 2026. LE SSERAFIM will take the Main Stage on Sunday, September 13 (PT), bringing fans another live performance after its BlizzCon debut in 2023.

The appearance also comes ahead of the group’s upcoming U.S. tour. Blizzard teased that the performance will make it a “Perfect Night” for fans attending the convention at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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LE SSERAFIM returns to Blizzard

LE SSERAFIM debuted in 2022 under SOURCE MUSIC, a label of HYBE. The group is composed of Sakura Miyawaki, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha Nakamura, and Hong Eunchae.

The group’s name is an anagram of “I’m Fearless,” reflecting the confidence that has defined its music since debut.

This won’t be LE SSERAFIM’s first crossover with Blizzard. The group previously collaborated with Overwatch 2, bringing themed cosmetics and a special event to the hero shooter.

BlizzCon 2026 is sold out

BlizzCon is Blizzard Entertainment’s annual community celebration. It brings together fans of World of Warcraft, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, and other Blizzard franchises for game announcements, developer panels, esports, cosplay, and hands-on experiences.

Passes for BlizzCon 2026 have already sold out. However, Blizzard says tickets may still become available through the Tixr public resale marketplace.

Fans can learn more about LE SSERAFIM’s appearance on Blizzard’s official blog.

Gaming

AMD FSR Upscaling 4.1 now available for Radeon RX 7000 Series

Update drops earlier than expected, powering more than 300 supported games

Published

June 24, 2026

GadgetMatch

PC and handheld gamers can officially skip the wait, as AMD has launched its FSR 4.1 upscaling technology for Radeon RX 7000 series (RDNA 3) GPUs.

Computing and Graphics Group Senior Vice President and GM Jack Huynh made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter). This development brings machine learning powered gaming to millions of players across more than 300 games.

By downloading the latest AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 driver, users can unlock the new AI upscaling suite on existing RX 7000 series desktop graphics cards.

(The driver can be downloaded here.)

The update drastically sharpens image reconstruction, delivers far superior temporal stability, and keeps motion ghosting to an absolute minimum. That’s across a massive library of supported titles.

Beyond optimized frame rates out of the gate for those two blockbusters, the release packs vital architecture stability improvements and bug fixes for the broader Radeon ecosystem.

Huynh added that AMD is actively engineering lightweight machine learning models to expand FSR 4.1 optimizations to a wider base of gamers. More details are to come.

Moreover, the driver for the FSR 4.1 upscaling technology will deliver day-one support for two highly anticipated releases: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations.

if you are wielding an RDNA 3 desktop rig or an RDNA 3-powered handheld, like the ROG Ally X or Lenovo Legion GO, simply open up the AMD Software suite, get the update, and test the new AI tech.

Gaming

GTA VI: New images unveiled as pre-order details, price finally announced

Highly-anticipated title to launch on November 19 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S

Published

June 24, 2026

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Grand Theft Auto VI finally has a price. The highly-anticipated upcoming installment in the series is set to launch on November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Pre-orders will begin on midnight, June 25. Available versions are the Standard Edition at US$ 79.99 and the Ultimate Edition at US$ 99.99.

The Ultimate Edition amplifies the single player experience with an exclusive collection of premium vehicles, weapons, apparel, and action threaded across all aspects of Jason and Lucia’s story.

Here are some newly-released exclusive images:

Alongside the Standard and Ultimate Editions, all Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders and purchases before November 20 will also get the Vintage Vice City Pack.

This is a collection of items that flash back to when the neon burned brightest:

Players who pre-order digital versions of GTA VI will be able to begin pre-loading on November 12. This is to ensure they are able to play at launch on November 19.

The physical version, which contains a download code inside the box, will be available starting November 12 as well to support pre-loading.