History of video games/Platforms/Lenovo Legion Play
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History
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Evidence suggested the device was planned for demonstration at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2021, but was pulled.[1]
The Lenovo Legion Play came to light in October of 2021 as the result of a leak.[1] There was widespread doubt over the value of the handheld based around game streaming following the leak.[2][3]
The console was often seen as a potential rival to the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch.[4]
Technology
editControls
editThe system would have twin analog sticks, one on the upper left and one on the bottom right.[5]
Four face buttons would be housed on the upper right.[5] Clockwise a yellow Y button would be at the top of the diamond pattern, a red B button would be at the right of the diamond, a green A would be at the bottom of the diamond, and finally a blue X button would be housed at the left of the diamond.[5]
The bottom left side of the device would have housed the D-Pad.[6]
Dual shoulder buttons would have been available.[7]
There are potentially 2-4 other auxiliary buttons visible on the face of the device,[5] though it is unclear if they are really buttons or ornamentation.
Hardware
editThe system would sport a full HD, 16:9 aspect ratio, HDR 10, 7 inch display.[7][3] There is conflicting information regarding the bezels on the device.[7]
The console would have been powered a 7,000 mAh capacity battery.[6] A USB type C port would have been used.[1]
Either twin speakers or a headphone jack would provide for audio.[6]
The console would support haptic feedback from two motors.[6][1]
Software
editThe console would have ran a customized version of Android.[1]
Nvidia GeForce Now would have been supported.[5]
A Google Play icon was visible on the launcher.[5]
References
edit- ↑ a b c d e "Lenovo Legion Play leaked: An Android-based rival to Steam Deck, Switch". Android Authority. 4 October 2021. https://www.androidauthority.com/lenovo-legion-play-3033467/.
- ↑ "You told us: You aren't super keen on the Lenovo Legion Play handheld". Android Authority. 7 October 2021. https://www.androidauthority.com/lenovo-legion-play-poll-results-3036481/.
- ↑ a b "Lenovo's Leaked Cloud Gaming Console is a Flawed Concept" (in en). Digital Trends. 5 October 2021. https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/lenovo-legion-play-leak/.
- ↑ Lopez, Ule (10 November 2021). "Steam Deck Shipping Delayed Until February 2022". Wccftech. https://wccftech.com/steam-deck-shipping-delayed-until-february-2022/.
- ↑ a b c d e f "Lenovo Legion Play is an upcoming Android handled console". GSMArena.com. https://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_legion_play_is_an_upcoming_android_handled_console-news-51254.php.
- ↑ a b c d Schoon, Ben (4 October 2021). "Lenovo 'Legion Play' leak shows off an Android-powered 'cloud gaming console'". 9to5Google. https://9to5google.com/2021/10/04/lenovo-legion-play-android-cloud-gaming-console/.
- ↑ a b c "Lenovo Legion Play handheld Android game console leaks". SlashGear. 4 October 2021. https://www.slashgear.com/lenovo-legion-play-handheld-android-game-console-leaks-04693718/.