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Lenovo’s Legion Go Fold Concept Introduces Very Vertical Gaming on the Go

This handheld gaming prototype has a ridiculous number of options when it comes to screen orientation and controller placement.

Lenovo revealed its Legion Go Fold hybrid gaming console and laptop concept at Mobile World Congress 2026. In a true merger of the form and functionality of both types of devices, the Go Fold concept promises multiple setup configurations to meet users’ daily needs.

This experimental gaming computer folds along the middle of its 11.6-inch OLED display, morphing from a laptop into a portable 7.7-inch handheld console. It’s a neat trick that turns an ostensibly bulky device into something much more manageable for gaming on the go, providing an experience akin to Lenovo’s other Legion Go products.

The standard handheld mode is nothing to write home about, but the screen can be unfolded 90 degrees, expanding into a wider horizontal mode to take advantage of the full 11.6-inch display space. Controllers can be disconnected and reattached to the top and bottom of the device, turning the Legion Go Fold into a vertical gaming machine.

The final configuration takes advantage of wide open flat space, letting users prop up a half-folded Legion Go Fold and connect a wireless keyboard to transform it into a pseudo-clamshell laptop, upon which you can play video games or take care of pressing office work.

The current iteration of the Legion Go Fold prototype is outfitted with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor and 32GB of RAM. It has a 48-watt-hour battery, which is solid for a handheld but doesn’t seem quite as feasible for the concept’s expanded desktop mode. While the right controller is disconnected from the device, it can be used as a mouse to interact with the screen — a feature borrowed from the Legion Go Gen 2 that is especially useful during laptop mode.

Many of Lenovo’s concepts get turned into shipping products, so there’s a very real chance you’ll be able to buy this foldable console in the future. Just don’t expect it anytime soon — previous concepts have taken more than a year to come to market, and they aren’t always exactly like the product prototype.

My first impressions: I want to play Tetris on it

When I first got the Legion Go Fold concept in my hands and started playing around with its configurations, my colleague Matt Elliott posed a simple question to me: Is this a handheld that I’d want to use day-to-day?

My lukewarm response was that I’d want to play Tetris on it while using the vertical display mode, but that I wasn’t sure if the Legion Go Fold fulfilled any other purpose for me. Now that I’ve had more time to noodle on my brief experience with the console, I’ve come to the realization that I really want to play Tetris on it.

An almost nostalgic element is at work with this concept. The Legion Go Fold is a completely new device, something we’ve never seen before, and yet holding it in my hands evoked memories of flipping open a Game Boy Advance or Nintendo DS.

There’s something to be said about the appeal of combining a satisfying tactile experience with a compact form. The Legion Go Fold might not have a clamshell top like the handheld consoles from my childhood, but it makes me giddy to think about using such a powerful device the same way I used to unfold my DS to get some game time in from the backseat of my mom’s car.

I’ve also come to appreciate the versatility proposed by this concept. The vertical screen is a configuration you won’t find on competing handhelds, and Lenovo purports that you can split the display into two screens to play a game on one while you watch a video walkthrough on the other. I’m skeptical of people being able to play a game while also watching a tutorial at the same time in this short-attention-space-TikTok era, but I’d still be willing to try. The Legion Go Fold concept is all about providing users with maximum control over their experience.

I find the experimental vertical display appealing even if I don’t know what games beyond Tetris I’d play on it. But the overall design that lets me fold and unfold the display and click the controllers into either side of the console to play games in four different setup configurations is just a fundamentally convenient design.

I could easily see myself using the standard folded handheld mode on the train on the way to work, then unfolding the Go Fold and setting up a wireless keyboard and using the right controller’s mouse controls to knock out some work. During my lunch break, I might just unfold the device into vertical mode to play Tetris Effect: Connected.

This concept works for me, and I could see some iteration of this device replacing tablets and laptops to become an all-rounder daily staple piece of technology. I suspect it would have a similar appeal to other hardcore gamers.

The Lenovo Legion Go Fold feels like a tangible step forward for handheld gaming, and it’s a natural step toward combining the form and function of an on-the-go console and a work computer. It’s a genuinely exciting concept and the number one thing I stepped away from MWC hoping to see come to fruition.

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Get This Next-Level Alienware Gaming Desktop for a Door-Busting $400 Off

This powerful Dell desktop will totally overhaul your PC gaming, and it’s now available for just $1,750.

Right now, Dell is offering the Alienware Aurora gaming desktop for just $1,750. It usually costs $2,150, so this deal saves you $400. That’s more than the $1,250 low we saw briefly, but it’s still a solid price. Dell’s Alienware line is one of our favorites. Though there are multiple models to choose from, the Aurora is full of features gamers are sure to appreciate.

Dell doesn’t have a strict deadline for this discount, but we suggest acting fast.

This Alienware Aurora desktop is black, has a transparent cover and has chic lights. It also has air cooling, a mouse and a matching keyboard.

Dell offers the option to add a few extras to your purchase, but its base configuration includes 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD and Windows 11 Home. The desktop is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 card for speedy performance and multitasking. An Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics card powers all your visuals for a clear view of the action.

The Aurora features AI-boosted gameplay for smooth frame rates and lessened lag. This desktop also supports Wi-Fi 7 and 2.5Gbps Ethernet for fewer signal interruptions.

Why this deal matters

Gaming can quickly get expensive. However, this $400 discount on the Alienware Aurora desktop offers the chance to upgrade for just $1,750. Dell doesn’t exactly mention a deadline for this deal, so we suggest acting fast.

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These Bass-Boosting Skullcandy Headphones Are Over $100 Off Today at Best Buy

That drops the price down to just $130, making this a one-day deal you won’t want to miss.

Right now, you can pick up these Skullcandy Crusher ANC headphones for just $130 at Best Buy. That saves you $110 compared to the usual price, and is just $15 more than the all-time lowest price we’ve seen for this over-ear pair. However, this one-day deal expires at 9:59 p.m. PT (12:49 a.m. ET) tonight, so be sure to get your order in soon.

If you’re someone who cranks the volume up during workouts, movie marathons or late-night gaming sessions, these headphones lean right into that energy. The Crusher ANC 2 is built for bass lovers who want their playlists and action scenes to hit hard without maxing out the volume.

The standout feature is Skullcandy’s patented Crusher Bass technology which combines dual bass drivers with 40mm audio drivers. You also get adjustable four-mic active noise canceling, letting you adjust how much of the outside world you want blocked out.

Battery life is another win here, with up to 60 hours of listening with ANC off, plus Rapid Charge that gives you up to four hours from a 10-minute charge. Multi-point pairing makes switching devices easy, and the Skull-IQ app lets you fine-tune EQ and sound profiles.

If this isn’t the right fit, take a look at our full roundup on the best headphones we’ve tested in 2026.

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Why this deal matters

Between the physical bass sliders, long battery life, smart noise canceling and multipoint support, you’re getting a feature-packed pair of headphones for well under their usual price. Add clear AI-powered mic quality and this limited-time deal offers a lot of tech for the money.

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 11 #738

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for March 11, No. 738.

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle could be tough. If you watch a lot of Game of Thrones-type shows, or play D&D, the answers might come easily for you. Some of the answers are difficult to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far

Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: Survival mode

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Needed skills.

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

GIFT, LIFT, LITE, LITER, LIFTER, MITE, MITER, RIDE, RIDES, SIDE, SIDES

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers: