The Lenovo Legion Go has at all times had one apparent downside, which is that its measurement means it’s not essentially the most snug Steam Deck rival to carry. Nevertheless, having simply tried the brand new Legion Go Charging Connector – or the wedge, as we wish to name it – I can safely say it completely transforms the hand held into a light-weight gadget that’s effortlessly straightforward to function.
Whereas general consolation hasn’t essentially been the largest consider deciding our picks for one of the best handheld gaming PC, it’s definitely a consideration, and this easy add-on is successfully a recreation changer for the Lenovo Legion Go.
The wedge joins a hilariously outsized carry case (see under), a USB-C dock, thumbstick caps, and extra as the brand new official lineup of Legion Go equipment that launched only a few days in the past. With Lenovo exhibiting off its newest wares on the IFA tech commerce present in Berlin, we managed to get our fingers on all the brand new gear.
A fast phrase on the carry case; it truly is ridiculously enormous. The title of this little story was virtually going to be “Lenovo simply made the least moveable gaming handheld even worse,” however then I attempted the wedge and had a much more optimistic tackle the choice.
The Legion Go Charging Connector, then, is only a wedge of plastic with clips to which you’ll be able to connect the Legion Go’s two removable controllers. Contacts on the wedge additionally enable it to cost the controllers whereas hooked up too, very similar to the charging grip for the Nintendo Change. In addition to charging the controllers, it serves the essential ergonomic goal of holding the controllers at a handy and comfy angle, and it’s a goal at which it wholeheartedly succeeds.
With the Go deployed in its sit-back-and-play place, utilizing its in-built kickstand to play at a distance, the removable controllers at all times felt a bit awkward when used individually. As soon as hooked up to the Charging Connector, although, they not solely mix to type a surprisingly mild controller as an entire – notably as in comparison with holding up an entire gaming handheld – however the conjoining really makes the controls simpler to make use of. The pure counterbalancing and stabilizing drive of your different fingers, hand, and arm enable for a extra relaxed grip and correct really feel.
At the least, that was my impression for a couple of quick moments of wielding the unit. It would take a bit longer with one for us to completely suggest that you just splash $50 of your hard-earned money on one, however for now, indicators are good.
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