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From: candycanearter07 <candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid>
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Subject: Re: Even Lenovo's Getting Into The Act
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:00:04 -0000 (UTC)
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Altered Beast <j63480576@gmail.com> wrote at 23:14 this Wednesday (GMT):
> candycanearter07 wrote:
>> Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote at 17:57 this Tuesday (GMT):
>>> First there was Steam Deck, then the ROG Ally... and now Lenovo is
>>> launching the "Legion Go" handheld gaming PC. Complete with Nintendo
>>> Switch-like joypads.
>>>
>>> Which is... cool, I guess. I don't personally see the appeal of an
>>> underpowered PC which is only really good for games (although at least
>>> the Legion Go comes with a wireless keyboard). I've always preferred a
>>> nice big screen and having a PC with more grunt than I'd ever need.
>>> You know, something that kicks ass at gaming but can also be used for
>>> other stuff too (if I really needed portability, even a laptop looks
>>> preferable). But different strokes, I suppose.
>>>
>>> It's unfortunate it uses Windows 11 as opposed to SteamDeck OS (or a
>>> knock-off Linux variant) but I assume fans will take care of that soon
>>> enough. Reports are it's a bit unwieldy to hold; it looks like a fat
>>> tablet rather than something intended to be held at arms length for
>>> long periods of time.
>>>
>>> Still, Lenovo getting into the act does indicate that the 'handheld
>>> gaming PC' market is becoming more than just a one-off niche product.
>>> Which, again, it's fine. I've no interest in it, but so long as
>>> computer manufacturers keep making fat-assed tower PCs, I'm not going
>>> to complain too loudly. But the success and popularity of that form
>>> factor was never on my 2024 Bingo card. ;-P
>> 
>> 
>> I so badly wish I could get a Steam Deck.. but if this isn't too
>> expensive I might get it instead.
>> 
> I bought a PS4 for $180.  Got two games and found out on them REQUIRES 
> PLAYSTATION PLAY ONLINE.  I don't like to get tractored into decisions, 
> but I probably will have to get PLAYSTATION PLAY ONLINE.  The other game 
> works okay, minus online features.


Yeah, that's always pretty annoying.
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