Lenovo Legion Go vs Nintendo Switch – it might be time to ditch the Switch
If you're considering trading in your Nintendo Switch for the shiny new Lenovo Legion Go then look no further, we've covered the main differences between the two devices to make your decision easier.
With a variety of handheld devices hitting the market in recent months, Lenovo has decided to throw its hat into the ring with the Lenovo Legion Go. Not only is this device a strong contender for the handheld PC crown, competing with the likes of the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally, but it's also coming for the Nintendo Switch, with its detachable controllers that resemble joy-cons.
So far, we've had a brief hands-on preview of the Lenovo Legion Go but we've not yet had the chance to fully benchmark the device, meaning its performance is still unclear. But based on what we do know, we've drawn out a full comparison between the Lenovo Legion Go and Nintendo Switch including price, availability, specs, and games as factors.
Lenovo Legion Go vs Nintendo Switch: price and availability
The Lenovo Legion Go will come in at £699 / $699 / AU$1399, with different storage solutions clocking in at different costs. When compared to that of the Nintendo Switch, it's a pretty expensive device, however, it seems to have the specifications to justify the cost as opposed to the seven-year-old hardware in the Switch.
The Nintendo Switch, on the other hand, comes in at £259.99 / $299.99 / AU$469.95, which is not only much cheaper but due to the console being slightly older now after its release back in 2017, it's also common to see sales or deals that allow you to get a discount on the console or pick up free games along with it.
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Since the Lenovo Legion Go isn't actually out yet, we have no idea what the availability of the device will be. Lenovo hasn't clarified how many units will be available for sale or if there will be limits on how many each customer can purchase, as has been the case with some other popular gaming devices such as the PS5 and, more recently, the PlayStation Portal.
We have seen major stock issues in the past for the Nintendo Switch, primarily during the pandemic, but these have since been remedied. You can now pick up the Nintendo Switch very easily at most major gaming retailers.
Lenovo Legion Go vs Nintendo Switch: specs
We know the Lenovo Legion Go specs, however, we haven't been able to benchmark or test the device for ourselves yet meaning it's not clear how it will perform. It's worth keeping in mind that the device has a 144Hz touchscreen with a resolution of just above 1440p which means we can expect games to output at this level.
Lenovo Legion Go specs
- Processor: Up to AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme with AMD RDNA Graphics
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Memory: 16GB 7500Mhz LPDDR5X
- Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 22428
- Weight: Controllers Detached:640g & Controllers Attached: 854g
- Display: 8.8 inches, 144Hz, 2560 x 1600p, touchscreen
- Sound: 2 x 2W Speakers
Nintendo Switch specs
- Processor: NVIDIA Custom Tegra processor
- Operating System: Nintendo Switch system software
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Storage: 32 GB of internal storage with MicroSD slot for expansion
- Weight: 297 grams
- Display: 6.2 inches, 60Hz, 720p, touchscreen
- Sound: Stereo speakers
The Nintendo Switch on the other hand has much older hardware, meaning it's not expected for it to outperform a brand-new device on the market. However, a majority of the games on the Nintendo Switch, particularly first-party titles, are optimized to run smoothly on the handheld.
Lenovo Legion Go vs Nintendo Switch: games
Both the Lenovo Legion Go and the Nintendo Switch offer massive game libraries, although they're quite different, so this could be the deciding factor for you.
The Lenovo Legion Go runs on Windows 11 meaning you'll have access to practically every game available for PC, but whether or not they'll be optimised is something to consider. You'll be able to run games from any client. This includes Epic Games, EA, Ubisoft, Xbox Game Pass as well as Steam.
The Nintendo Switch gives you access to a range of both first and third-party exclusives. If you're a big Nintendo fan or just like series like The Legend of Zelda or Super Mario, then you have to pick up a Nintendo console in order to play these titles.
Lenovo Legion Go vs Nintendo Switch: verdict
The Lenovo Legion Go and Nintendo Switch, despite both being handhelds, feel like two different consoles entirely which are both geared towards different segments of the market. If you're looking for a device that will let you leap into a range of Nintendo titles that aren't available on any other platforms, then the Nintendo Switch is for you. Whereas if you're more of a competitive gamer, potentially looking into migrating to PC gaming, then the Lenovo Legion Go is likely the better option for you.
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