Gaming

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i 2022: Slimmer with no compromises

If it ain’t broke, just make it a bit better

Published

November 9, 2022

GadgetMatch

Lenovo made an effort to refresh a lot of their gaming laptops from last year, mostly with improved hardware inside. They took the saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” quite literally and just made some minor adjustments in the process. All in all, this would ideally provide a better gaming experience for their customers, whether they play casually or competitively.

Such is the case with 2022’s version of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i, which came in a similar form factor as last year and some key hardware changes. Of course, the idea is for these slight changes to improve overall performance with more emphasis on gaming and content creation. With these in place, this year’s version should stack up pretty well for the perfect on-the-go gaming machine.

Will we see something different this time around with the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i?

Same form, same build, slightly better

From the outside, this year’s Lenovo Legion Slim 7i looks almost identical to that of last year’s model. From the size to the port placement, everything is exactly where it needed to be, without any gimmicks added. If anything, one of the key differences would be that they added air vents at both sides of the laptop, which we’ll touch on later.

The main thing that stood out in this year’s model is the hardware that it brings to the table. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i comes with a 12th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA RTX 3060 powering the entire device – pretty much an upgrade from last year.

Also, this year’s model comes with a 165Hz, 16:10 WQHD display, which is consistent with their other gaming laptops this year.

Overall, performance is a bit better compared to last year for productivity and most creative work. From creating presentations to editing photos and high quality videos, the Legion Slim 7i still checks all the boxes without any slow downs. It also helped that the 16:10 WQHD display provided a ton of window space for multitasking purposes.

Tiny boost in gaming from last year

With the RTX 3060 inside, gaming performance also had a slight improvement from last year. For most competitive titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Counter Strike: Global Offensive, the device recorded above 120 FPS at relatively high graphics settings. In addition, that 165Hz refresh rate with a 1ms response rate helped out a lot during high-pressure moments.

For the games that support ray tracing, however, the Legion Slim 7i had a rather similar output as last year’s model. Visually, games like Fortnite and post-Edgerunners Cyberpunk 2077 come out as detailed as possible given display limitations. Although, this still comes at the cost of frame rates tanking and making them a bit unplayable at times – something even last year’s model suffered through.

If there was one thing that just felt missing, it was a stable gaming experience but this isn’t on the RTX 3060. Instead, it’s based on the fact that the Legion Slim 7i doesn’t come with a dedicated RJ45 port and relies more on the WiFi 6 adapter. For some people, having a wired connection just fits better, so your experience with this laptop for competitive gaming might be different.

Feels a bit cooler and quieter than before

With most of Lenovo’s Legion laptops this year, they incorporated the Coldfront 4.0 cooling system inside. In essence, it’s also a slight upgrade in power and heat management for all the critical hardware when you’re playing extensively. For the Legion Slim 7i, it follows that same cooling experience described.

As mentioned earlier, the Legion Slim 7i has air vents both at the rear and on opposite sides of the device for that specific purpose. Basically, there’s a lot more air flowing out and keeping the device relatively cool during intense workload. Also, for the most part, it keeps the hot air away from other parts of the laptop that would make the experience a bit more uncomfortable.

Another key improvement in the cooling system was that the fans are noticeably quieter than last year. Although you might need a pair of headphones to block it out at times, it feels like the fans are less aggressive in pushing out hot air from the device compared to last year’s model.

Still doesn’t last long, but charges fast, at least

Much like last year’s model, this year’s Legion Slim 7i still clocks in at around 10 to 12 hours of full battery usage when subjected to regular workload. In this case, regular workload includes a ton of document and presentation work, light gaming and photo/video editing. When gaming full time, we managed to squeeze out at most three hours from the device before reaching for the charger.

With Rapid Charge on and the 250W charging brick in tow, it took around two hours to fully charge the device when you’re not using it while charging. It’s still quite alright that it takes just that long if you want to get back into the action that much. While using the device during charge mode, charging time is extended to around two hours and 30 minutes.

Is this your GadgetMatch?

Starting at PhP 119,295, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i for 2022 is a slight improvement from last year from a performance standpoint. On the outside, it doesn’t look any different alluding to consistently great build quality. With upgraded hardware, it delivers great all-around performance fit for both the casual and competitive gamer alike with less compromises.

Even on the cooling side of things, there is also some slight improvement with Coldfront 4.0 at the helm. Across the board, these improvements make the gaming experience much better. Although, much like last year, the laptop doesn’t last quite long but this is rather expected given the hardware inside.

Overall, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i is a high quality option for an on-the-go gaming machine. It’s still a heavy investment given all the hardware improvements, but we feel it’s still a good investment if you’re looking for an upgrade.

Gaming

ICYMI: PKL 2026 belongs to BOOM Esports

Crowning the present and the future

Published

November 11, 2026

Gab Orlina

Another Esports calendar in the Philippines wrapped up nicely this past weekend, only from the other side of the MMORPGs. At the Samsung Hall in SM Aura last November 9, the fourth installment of the Honor of Kings official Philippine league came to its exciting conclusion as four teams entered with rich prizes up for grabs. Here’s what went down on the final day of the Philippines Kings League Fall 2026:

Early in the afternoon, the third split of the Kings Campus Series crowned a new champion hailing all the way down from Cebu. In a thriller of a five-game series, the University of Cebu Webmasters took down the University of Sto. Tomas Teletigers Helios, 3-2, and took home the grand prize of Php 140,000. From start to finish, both teams exchanged heart-stopping plays and showed excellent flashes of teamwork that brought the series to a decider.

In the evening, the culmination of the PKL for 2026 took place with the Fall 2026 Grand Finals between the reigning champions in BOOM Esports against JGames Esports. Last November 8, JGames earned a place in their first ever Grand Finals after besting TNT Tropang Alab in a full best-of-seven series. However, even with all the momentum coming from their run in the Lower Bracket, JGames would only settle for 2nd as Boom Esports dominated the matchup, 4-1 and became the first back-to-back champions of the PKL.

The night capped off with a showcase of the three Philippine representatives to the Honor of Kings International Championships in Jakarta this December.

Gaming

GTA VI pre-loading now available on PS5, Xbox

Get ready for Leonida

Published

November 10, 2026

Rodneil Quiteles

Players who digitally pre-ordered Grand Theft Auto VI can now pre-load the game ahead of its launch.

Rockstar Games confirmed that pre-loading is available to all digital pre-order customers. Those who purchased the code-in-box version can also begin downloading once they receive and activate their codes.

The announcement also reveals new performance details for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

GTA VI targets 30fps on consoles

Rockstar says Grand Theft Auto VI was built from the ground up for the current generation of consoles.

The game targets 30 frames per second on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

According to Rockstar, this approach allows the game to maintain the visual fidelity and density of Leonida’s environments.

The developer says it is pushing both platforms to their limits to bring the game’s expansive world to life.

PS5 Pro gets exclusive visual enhancements

PlayStation 5 Pro players can expect additional graphical improvements.

These include enhanced image clarity through PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) and ray-traced shadows exclusive to the PS5 Pro.

The PS5 version also features integrated DualSense haptic feedback, with adjustable settings for accessibility.

Rockstar is also highlighting improved spatial audio through Tempest 3D Audio and faster loading times on PlayStation consoles.

Cloud gaming and Remote Play support

Grand Theft Auto VI will also be playable through Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

The cloud version will use Xbox Series S graphics settings. However, performance may vary depending on internet speeds and other streaming conditions.

The game will also support Remote Play on both PlayStation and Xbox.

Alongside the announcement, Rockstar released a new video featuring “Blood in Your Eyes” by Tove Lo, taken from Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album.

Players can visit the official GTA VI website for more information.

Gaming

Nintendo eShop launches in the Philippines

Digital games, now local

Published

November 10, 2026

Rodneil Quiteles

Nintendo Switch owners in the Philippines can finally access Nintendo’s digital storefront and online subscription service.

Nintendo Singapore and Nintendo Co., Ltd. announced the Philippine launch of Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Switch Online on November 10, 2026.

Nintendo eShop lets players purchase digital games and additional content directly from their Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch consoles. Players can also download free demos of selected titles.

Meanwhile, Nintendo Switch Online unlocks online multiplayer, classic games, cloud save backups, and other membership benefits.

Nintendo eShop makes digital purchases easier

Nintendo eShop is an online storefront accessible directly from Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch consoles.

Players can browse major releases, indie games, and digital-only titles. They can purchase games and download them straight to their consoles.

The storefront also offers free demos of selected games. Players can try these titles before deciding to buy them.

Nintendo Switch Online brings multiplayer gaming to the Philippines

Nintendo Switch Online lets members play compatible games with friends and family over the internet. Players can also connect with others around the world.

Supported titles include Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch Sports, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A.

Membership also unlocks several additional features:

Nintendo Classics: Play over 200 classic games from the NES, Super NES, and Game Boy libraries. Selected titles support online and local multiplayer through the Play while Sharing feature. Players can also use Suspend Points and Rewind.
GameChat: Nintendo Switch 2 owners can talk with friends and share their gameplay screens through GameChat.
Nintendo Music: Listen to music from Nintendo games anytime, anywhere.
Save Data Cloud: Automatically back up save data from supported games online. This helps players recover their progress if something happens to their console.

Expansion Pack unlocks more classic games

Players who want more retro games can subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.

This membership adds classic games from the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 64 libraries. Nintendo Switch 2 owners also gain access to Nintendo GameCube games.

Nintendo Switch Online membership plans and pricing

Nintendo offers Individual and Family memberships for both subscription tiers.

A Family membership supports up to eight Nintendo Account holders under one plan. Members can share access to online play, Nintendo Classics, and other services.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is available through a 12-month membership.

For the complete list of Philippine membership plans and pricing, visit the official Nintendo Philippines website.