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Updated · Retro Handhelds · Jul 13
Lenovo Reveals C700 Handheld Images, Signaling August Debut 3 Years After Legion Go Play
Updated
Updated · Retro Handhelds · Jul 13

Lenovo Reveals C700 Handheld Images, Signaling August Debut 3 Years After Legion Go Play

3 articles · Updated · Retro Handhelds · Jul 13

Summary

  • ITHome published the first images of Lenovo’s C700, giving the clearest look yet at the company’s next Android gaming handheld ahead of an August announcement.
  • The design appears close to a Y700 tablet with attached controls, reinforcing expectations that Lenovo is repurposing its tablet hardware for a dedicated handheld format.
  • Tencent branding on the page points to a partnership and suggests the C700 may prioritize cloud gaming rather than the local-processing approach used in Lenovo’s Legion Go devices.
  • The reveal comes 3 years after the ill-fated Legion Go Play surfaced, signaling Lenovo is still pushing deeper into Android handhelds after the Y700 tablet and GameSir G9 accessory.

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