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[Topher]

Lots of images posted in tweets

 

[Tobimacoss]

What does a native landscape screen mean? What was it before?

 

[Topher]

What does a native landscape screen mean? What was it before?

Default orientation. I think of it as X and Y being switched. Can cause issues with some games.

Here's what Windows installation looks like when installed in portrait orientation.

 

[jshackles]

 

[Topher]

 

[Topher]

 

[Bojji]

So how can it be "1000 true black" and 500 nits at the same time?

 

[mckmas8808]

That thing looks HUGE!!!!

 

[Bry0]

Amazing spec, I really like my gen 1 go. That said, if this thing is $900 plus like I anticipate, it's an easy skip for gen 1 owners.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Huge Mc Biggerson.
Nice I can load windows and not have to do the awkward sideways thing at the beginning.

 

[kevboard]

I wouldn't bet on screenshots like these to tell us anything. these images are almost always photoshopped with the screen contents added in post.
so they could have just reused a screenshot they made for something else

 

[DenchDeckard]

Ok! Now I think im sold. What's the specs?

 

[Topher]

I wouldn't bet on screenshots like these to tell us anything. these images are almost always photoshopped with the screen contents added in post.
so they could have just reused a screenshot they made for something else

True, but I would be shocked if it didn't have a Steam OS version.

 

[Throttle]

So how can it be "1000 true black" and 500 nits at the same time?

1000 nits in small highlights.

 

[kevboard]

True, but I would be shocked if it didn't have a Steam OS version.

they already had the Legion Go S that runs SteamOS. so I'd assume if they made another SteamOS one they'd for one don't release it this soon after their first one, and also call it Legion Go S2 or something along those lines.

 

[MacReady13]

Will this have the same specs as the ROG Ally Xbox X with zen 2 processor?

 

[SomeNorseGuy]

Looks great, that screen is
But personally I'm more interested in the inevitable Legion GO S2.

 

[Topher]

they already had the Legion Go S that runs SteamOS. so I'd assume if they made another SteamOS one they'd for one don't release it this soon after their first one, and also call it Legion Go S2 or something along those lines.

Legion Go S had versions for both Windows and SteamOS. I don't see why Legion Go 2 would be any different.

 

[Topher]

Will this have the same specs as the ROG Ally Xbox X with zen 2 processor?

Yes. Well...we don't know RAM size though

See kevboard 's post. Didn't realize there were two variants of the Z2 Extreme

Looks great, that screen is
But personally I'm more interested in the inevitable Legion GO S2.

Yeah, personally I'd rather not have detachable controls. I'll take that screen though

 

[kevboard]

Will this have the same specs as the ROG Ally Xbox X with zen 2 processor?

not exactly.
the Xbox Ally X has a Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, while this one has the normal Ryzen Z2 Extreme. so no NPU in the APU.

thanks to the ai variant and its NPU, the Xbox Ally X will eventually get Auto SR support, which is Microsoft's AI upscaler.
not a huge loss however, since Auto SR, at least in its current form, is adding a full frame of latency to the game.

they are working on Auto SR 2, which is what the Xbox Ally X will get, but not sure how that's different to the current one.

 

[BennyBlanco]

That huge OLED is tickling my undercarriage. Track pads too. It's gonna be stupid expensive but I want one.

 

[Three]

So how can it be "1000 true black" and 500 nits at the same time?

500 nits is 100% APL (average picture level), as in the average brighness of the full screen. For 1000 True Black certification you only need 500 nits at 100% APL and 1000 nits for 10% APL.

 

[Little Mac]

Legion Go 2?

Resist the temptation and wait for the next Steamdeck.

 

[OverHeat]

….must resist

 

[Gitaroo]

not exactly.
the Xbox Ally X has a Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, while this one has the normal Ryzen Z2 Extreme. so no NPU in the APU.

thanks to the ai variant and its NPU, the Xbox Ally X will eventually get Auto SR support, which is Microsoft's AI upscaler.
not a huge loss however, since Auto SR, at least in its current form, is adding a full frame of latency to the game.

they are working on Auto SR 2, which is what the Xbox Ally X will get, but not sure how that's different to the current one.

yup this is like 1 step away from a all around perfect handheld in spec unless AMD come up with their own solution for something similar.

 

[Dorfdad]

If the specs are not a huge jump it isn't worth it. A small bump and a price increase isn't going to move the needle in 2025 / 2026 with new Xbox and ps6 rumors I'd hold off

 

[Brucey]

What does a native landscape screen mean? What was it before?

1920x1200 versus 1920×1080. So more vertical pixels.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Such an interesting market right now. They are evolving so fast. Reminds me of phones back in the day.

 

[Brucey]

That thing looks HUGE!!!!

Prob same giga hands used to model "the Duke"

Definitely puts a stake thru any possible xbox ally sales in October.

 

[Bojji]

1000 nits in small highlights.

500 nits is 100% APL (average picture level), as in the average brighness of the full screen. For 1000 True Black certification you only need 500 nits at 100% APL and 1000 nits for 10% APL.

Thanks, that explains everything.

I thought that 500 nits info was peak brightness.

 

[reinking]

 

[StereoVsn]

Lots of images posted in tweets

This is pretty spicey indeed. The specs look really good.

I am kind of tempted but without FSR4 and with somewhat minor gains from OG Ally Z1E, it's just not worth it even if I do sell my Ally (after eBay fees it would be like $300 net).

Still, that's great looking hardware, especially so if you don't have another handheld.

 

[//DEVIL//]

The screen looks too big? . handheld too big

there is no way this is an 8 inch screen device.

Also. all these devices with no FSR4 are kinda pointless. might as well stick with Z1E devices. The improvement at 25w is a joke.

 

[Topher]

The screen looks too big? . handheld too big

there is no way this is an 8 inch screen device.

Probably 8.8 inch like the first one

This is pretty spicey indeed. The specs look really good.

I am kind of tempted but without FSR4 and with somewhat minor gains from OG Ally Z1E, it's just not worth it even if I do sell my Ally (after eBay fees it would be like $300 net).

Still, that's great looking hardware, especially so if you don't have another handheld.

That screen is awesome looking, but I really don't like having all those buttons that I'll never use underneath my hand on the grip. Give me Go S 2 with OLED and I'm there

 

[StereoVsn]

Amazing spec, I really like my gen 1 go. That said, if this thing is $900 plus like I anticipate, it's an easy skip for gen 1 owners.

Rumors are $1100 and up! Europe would probably be €1099 or even €999 and up since no tariffs.

 

[StereoVsn]

Probably 8.8 inch like the first one



That screen is awesome looking, but I really don't like having all those buttons that I'll never use underneath my hand on the grip. Give me Go S 2 with OLED and I'm there

I really like that 8.8" OLED. The smart thing to do is of course to wait till AMD's next gen UDNA handhelds are out but that's going to be like 2027.

Edit: and I agree on controls. Don't really need detachable at all and would prefer couple well placed buttons on the back vs this complexity which I would probably turn off.

 

[BacklashWave534]

Legion Go 2?

Resist the temptation and wait for the next Steamdeck.

Unfortunately rumors are pointing to 2028 for the Steamdeck 2.

 

[dragonyeuw]

Too bad it's not getting that AI Z2, but an 8.8" VRR screen....

and OLED?!

 

[Ristifer]

I'm already down. Love my Go 1, and I want those specs.

 

[Zuzu]

Looks like a fantastic screen

 

[Unknown Soldier]

So how can it be "1000 true black" and 500 nits at the same time?

HDR brightness measurements are given based on a 10% window. This is the industry standard everywhere. All TV's HDR brightness specs are quoted using this standard

 

[jshackles]

Wonder what the price will be? Guessing $1,000.

 

[StereoVsn]

Wonder what the price will be? Guessing $1,000.

In US I am thinking more.

 

[Topher]

Wonder what the price will be? Guessing $1,000.

min $1k. Possibly as high as $1200?

 

[StereoVsn]

min $1k. Possibly as high as $1200?

Yeah, and the worst part is that you are getting performance that's maybe 10-15% over Z1E with still FSR3.x.

I appreciate the rest of the device but that cost per frame ratio is worse than Nvidia's 5080 cards!

 

[bender]

Can't wait for Topher to buy and return this bad boy to Bestbuy.

 

[Topher]

Can't wait for Topher to buy and return this bad boy to Bestbuy.

 

[bender]

 

[Bernardougf]

That thing looks HUGE!!!!

 

[danklord]

But are the controllers detachable? One of the main reasons why I bought the first one. Either way, this is a Day 1.