Lenovo has officially unveiled the Legion Tab Gen 4, its latest gaming tablet designed to compete in the crowded premium mobile gaming market. While the device boasts upgrades like a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, a 160Hz AMOLED display, and enhanced cooling, the company’s announcement focused heavily on rectifying a critical omission from its predecessor: the lack of a dedicated gaming controller ecosystem.
In a post on Weibo, Lenovo’s Legion team acknowledged fan frustration over the Legion Tab Gen 3’s limited accessory compatibility, which forced users to rely on third-party Bluetooth controllers or awkward touchscreen controls for AAA titles. The Gen 4 aims to fix this with the introduction of the Legion Glide Controller, a magnetic detachable gamepad designed specifically for the tablet. Early renders show a Switch-like modular design, with removable joystick units that attach to the tablet’s sides for handheld gameplay.
Embedded link: Lenovo’s Weibo announcement
“Gamers shouldn’t have to compromise on immersion,” said Liu Jun, Lenovo’s China President, in the Weibo livestream. “The Glide Controller isn’t just an accessory—it’s a core part of the Gen 4’s identity.” The controller will ship bundled with the tablet, a stark contrast to the Gen 3, which launched without first-party input options.
The move appears calculated to challenge rivals like the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and iPad Pro, both of which support proprietary controllers. Early hands-on impressions praise the Glide Controller’s low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection and Hall Effect joysticks, though some question its ergonomics for extended sessions.
Other upgrades include a larger 9,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging, dual USB-C 4.0 ports, and Lenovo’s “ColdFront 4.0” vapor chamber cooling system. The tablet also supports Lenovo’s Precision Pen 3, though its gaming utility remains unclear.
Pricing starts at $699 for the base 8GB/128GB model, with preorders now live on Amazon ahead of its October 15 release.
Embedded link: Preorder on Amazon
Industry analysts note the controller-focused strategy risks alienating budget-conscious gamers, but Lenovo seems confident. “This isn’t just a tablet—it’s a console-grade experience,” Jun reiterated. Whether that claim holds up will depend on how well the Glide Controller performs when the Gen 4 hits shelves next month.
