Lenovo is giving its compact powerhouse tablet, the Legion Y700 (2025), a serious gaming edge. The company has officially launched the Legion G9 game controller, a modular, precision-engineered accessory custom-built for the Y700. Priced at 399 yuan (about $55), the G9 is available now via Lenovo’s official store, with a more feature-packed G9 Pro version already in the pipeline.
Lenovo Legion G9 Controller Specifications
The G9 is not your typical snap-on controller. It brings console-grade control elements to the tablet form factor, effectively transforming the Legion Y700 into a handheld gaming console. It uses Hall effect sensors for both the linear/micro switches in the triggers and the dual analog joysticks.
These Hall effect components promise greater longevity, better precision, and zero drift over time, boasting a lifecycle of up to 2 million rotations for the joysticks. There are also four programmable rear buttons designed for macro functions, ideal for competitive shooters or custom loadouts. RGB lighting with adjustable effects rounds out the gamer aesthetic.
While the base G9 already checks a lot of boxes, Lenovo has confirmed that the upcoming G9 Pro will go even further. It will add an audio-based vibration system for more immersive tactile feedback and optical ABXY keys that improve response times and durability.
The controller is clearly made to pair with the recently released Legion Y700 2025 (check out our full review), a tablet that already feels like a console waiting for a grip. Launched last month, the latest Y700 packs an 8.8-inch 3040 x 1904 display with a buttery-smooth 165Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling, 600 nits peak brightness, and 12-bit color support. Under the hood, it runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with up to 9600 Mbps LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.1 storage.
Lenovo has focused heavily on thermal performance, equipping the tablet with a second-generation cooling system that features a 12000mm² vapor chamber and a layered heat dissipation structure. This setup helps maintain temperatures below 41°C even during extended gaming sessions. The tablet also includes dual USB-C ports, a dedicated TF card slot that supports expansion up to 2TB, and stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos, reinforcing its position as a premium gaming device.
With the G9 controller, Lenovo is leaning all the way into the idea of the Y700 being more than just a tablet. It becomes a portable console, an Android-powered gaming machine that slips into your bag but doesn’t compromise on specs or controls. And with the G9 Pro set to bring haptics and optical button upgrades, Lenovo might just be carving out a niche that sits somewhere between a Switch and a Steam Deck, but lighter, more versatile, and built on Android.
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