LenovoLegion Go S Gaming Console | 8 Inches WUXGA Touch Display | 120Hz | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Windows 11 | Glacier White

The Legion Go is a great gaming handheld console, although not perfect.Design:The screen is beautiful and really good for watching movies, and the console's integrated kickstand makes it really easy to just prop the console up and enjoy.The Legion Go has 2 USB C ports - one on the top and one on the bottom, which is really useful from a practicality perspective, especially when gaming as you're not restricted to one port for charging.The trackpad is a very useful inclusion, and makes navigating Windows much easier.The detachable joysticks are a really useful feature - you can prop up the display using the kickstand on a desk and use the detachable joysticks to game. It could be made better if there was some sort of accessory (similar to the Nintendo Switch) with which you could connect the two joysticks, as it does feel a little bit weird having two separate controllers.Setup:The Legion Go has Windows 11, which is a bit of a double-edged sword - you do get a lot more freedom as standard compared to the Steam Deck, especially as it is easier to use games from Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games, Ubisoft Connect etc., but it does come at the cost of the Legion Go being much less plug and play as compared to the Steam Deck.On first use you should update Windows and all the drivers - Windows does auto-update on initial setup, however you should check for updates to ensure your device is up to date. Lenovo also has a handy auto-driver update tool on their website, which updates all drivers and even the BIOS, but still expect initial setup to take a couple of hours.Legion Software:This is an area where the Legion Go is a bit of a let-down, as it's software isn't as fleshed out as the Steam Deck or even the ROG Ally. If you are quite good with tech and setting up different settings etc., then you won't have an issue. but if you prefer having a more streamlined experience, then it may be better to look elsewhere.Also, Lenovo has been slow to update drivers and software, especially compared to Asus with their ROG Ally, which is something you may want to keep in mind. Lenovo has however been quite active on social media in terms of communication, which is admirable.Gameplay:Gameplay is what you would expect from the Z1 extreme chip, and pretty much on par with other handhelds such as the ROG Ally which also have this chip. There's also plenty of guides online to optimise gameplay, such as changing the VRAM to 6GB in the BIOS. Obviously don't expect to game with settings cranked to max, but the Legion Go still provides a very respectable gaming performance.Battery:Battery life ranges from 1.5-3 hours depending on the game you are playing. If you are travelling, then I would highly recommend you invest in a large power bank capable of providing at least 60W of power.Conclusion:The Legion Go is a solid device and I am loving it so far, although it does have a few issues. However, it is my preference when compared to the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, mainly due to the detachable joysticks, kickstand, lovely screen and my preference for having Windows, despite the additional work it requires as compared to SteamOS.

I think this little machine is a fantastic way to play games on the go.The screen is really bright, a fantastic max resolution of the built in 1560x1600 touch screen is sharp and colourful. Screen refresh rate can be changed via Lenovo's quick access menu to change video settings on the fly. This screen (especially with the kickstand) would be fantastic for movie watching or YouTube browsing and of course Gaming!Although it is not the world most powerful mobile windows 11 machine, it still has plenty of power to play some lighter titles at higher framerate or some AAA titles at lower resolutions or framerates. This little machine has really impressed me overall. i could quite happily play fallout 4 on a mix of med/high settings, in diamond city ( demanding part of the game) and get around 45FPS, which on controller feels surprisingly smooth.Battery Life could be better, however on the 30W max performance setting, I'm getting around an hour on some more demanding titles while on battery power alone.Overall, this may struggle with AAA titles on higher res or game settings, but can once turned down, it can play it very nicely. For any other controller supported game, this is a fantastic way to play games on the go. I had a 3050TI Gaming laptop before, however I would choose this all day every day over a Gaming laptop for the ease of portability in the back of a car, on a plane or sitting on the living room sofa.The only thing I don't enjoy about this machine is the quality of the speakers, as they are really tinny and not very good quality. They do get fairly loud for the device if you turn up the volume, however I would recommend some earbuds or headphones if you're a serious gamer or movie watcher.screen: 9/10Speakers: 3/10Controllers: 9/10battery life: 6/10performance: 8/10Overall: 8.5/10Fantastic Device & and I look forward to using it every time I get The chance./ Would Recormend!!

Initially the item worked great. Purchased it in the 11th February. It is now the 18th just over 2 months since and now the legion go doesn’t hold a charge. Contacted the seller who advised me I would need to contact Lenovo to deal with the faulty item they have sold me. I get that there is a returns policy but after only 2 months of use you’d expect better, especially as I cost more than a few quid. Not impressed at all.

Been using this for a little while now and I find it really good! The quality of the screen etc is probably better than other competitors. The screen is a good size, the whole unit feels a little big in my hands, but I have small hands! The good thing though is you can take off the controllers like a switch. You can also attach and use a mouse and keyboard if you want, or a controller. I can play most games on it without much issues. Of course the more demanding a game is, the slower and more issues you will have running it, but it will play most games really well! Battery life is okay, it's obviously not the best, but can play for a few hours before needing to charge again. The only issue I do have with it is the sound quality. Other reviews are right! The sound is pretty bad for how expensive the product is! You'd expect the sound to be a little better, but it's not a deal breaker! I literally just bought a cheap little bluetooth speaker and I just connect that instead! Sound is much better coming through that! Wearing headphones would also be a good work around too.Overall, I am happy with my purchase! It's great and easy for me to play sitting down when I don't quite feel up to sitting at my PC, since I suffer from CFS, so some days it's just nice to be able to sit and play in the comfort of my sofa or bed.