Customer Ratings & Reviews

There's a couple ways to approach reviewing the Legion Go. Out of the box with Windows, and after installing the Linux distro, "bazzite OS", a Fedora based distro designed to mimic SteamOS while retaining all the hardware goodness of the Legion Go. With Windows, it's an OK experience. Desktop Windows feels clunky, and while the software Lenovo has developed to bridge the usability gap, its still so so. Once you have all the games and content installed and setup in the Legion launcher, you're (mostly) golden, however getting there can be frustrating. Windows gaming works really well, and as long as you understand that this is effectively an entire laptop solved into a tiny box, the experience is great, aside form Windows being basically unusable on such a device. Moving over to bazzite OS. Having a Steam Deck, I found Steam OS to work incredibly well on handheld, even in the off hand need to dive into the gnome based desktop to set up emulation. bazzite very much mimics all of the joy that steamOS gives the Steam Deck, but with all the power of the Legion Go. It even support removing the controllers and the lighting effects. I find this "mod" to be a MASSIVE improvement in the usability and enjoyment of the Legion Go. Software aside, it's hardware time. the Z1 Extreme and 16 gigs of RAM are a solid combo, and handle most games at playable framerates with low the medium settings and playing at 1280x800 or 1920x1200, the full 1440p resolution isn't super practical for this chip, but the screen looks BEAUTIFUL regardless. The battery lasts me about 1 and a half to 2 hours most of the time, however if you push it, you may find yourself in the sub one hour range depending on title. The screen, while pretty, really pulls a lot of power, especially when the Z1 Extreme is pushing 30w for gameplay. Build quality is mostly great, The main housing metal rear panel, and the controls feel good, if maybe a bit angular. The detachable controllers is interesting, and very switch esk, but they work really well and the option to use the right controller as a mouse is also really clever. I'm very impressed with Lenovo's first entry into the handleheld gaming space, and I personally think it offers a lot, especially when optimized with an operating system more tailored to handheld gaming.

Do the right thing Best Buy!!! They wouldn’t honor a price match and i purchased the item from them. They told me to return it and buy it again….

The Lenovo Legion Go is a beast of a handheld gaming device. The 144Hz display is absolutely stunning, and paired with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme and 16GB of RAM, it delivers smooth performance even with demanding titles. The 1TB SSD is a huge bonus—it gives me plenty of room for my game library without constantly juggling storage space. It’s also surprisingly comfortable to hold, and the detachable controllers are a nice touch that add flexibility to gameplay. Setup was quick, and Windows integration gives it serious versatility beyond just gaming—perfect for emulators, streaming, or light productivity tasks. Battery life could be better, especially with high-performance settings, but that’s expected with this kind of hardware. Overall, it’s an incredibly capable handheld that easily competes with or outshines others in its class.

I don't know how it works since the item didn't arrive and they completely ignored the idea that they would send me the replacement but they canceled the shipment. Be careful with ordering with shipping at best buy

Was great but stopped working in 2 months was working great and all of a sudden turned off and now it wont come back on and the lights around the sticks just flash red

*for certain individuals This device has been a great experience. The display is excellent; 8.8 inches is significantly nicer to look at the the 7 of the steam deck or Ally. It's crisp, vibrant and smooth. With the arrival of the Deck OLED I thought I would be let down with the display by comparison, the Go's display is fantastic. In the context of handhelds, performance is excellent. It does chew through battery in AAA games. Most of my gaming is on the couch while plugged in (so I'm not holed away from my family on my gaming computer) so I generally don't mind the battery life. When I do play it unplugged, I keep it to indie titles and JRPGs mostly. FPS mode is not a gimmick, but there is a learning curve and some key binding is a must to get comfortable with it. Once you get it down it works really well. Detachable controllers are so useful when my infant son is sleeping on my chest. I can just set the tablet on my lap and hold my arms however I need to support my son. Some cons: Lenovo has a good deal of work to do with Legion Space. A lot of features it should have (button remapping and stick dead zone adjustments for example) are not present. The dead zones are a huge fault and need to be addressed. Shooters currently are quite difficult. Button remapping needs to be implemented also - there are a bunch of dead buttons that are only used in fps mode that could be quite useful if they could be customized outside of FPS mode. The device is quite large, if you have small hands it may not be too easy to use. The bios: currently, 3, 4, and 8 GB of vram are selectable. The sweet spot with devices that have 16 GB ram is 6 GB for vram, with the rest allocated for the CPU (as demonstrated with the Ally). Lenovo has released a beta bios with this option available for those who want to download it (the official bios update is coming soon). All that said, Ben Myers from The Legion Go team has been very involved with receiving community feedback and has indicated that all of these features are in development and the dead zones are the priority. Lenovo's transparency has me confident that with some software updates, this will be the windows handheld to beat. Pros: hardware, display, performance,fps mode, detachable controllers. Cons: battery life (depending on usage) software, dead zones, no button mapping, bios Save for the battery life, all of these cons are likely to be resolved soon with software updates and when that happens, this will be an excellent portable gaming PC.

Coming here from a console, this is a great machine for gaming on the go, but its fans are REALLY loud, it needs a lot of setup to get going, and the battery can be bad depending on the game. The screen, though, is amazing and it can run some AAA games. For me, it's great when I'm traveling and want to game in the hotel or something. The controllers are not the most comfortable, but having the option to detach them makes up for that.

I ordered an open box excellent condition and it was basically brand new. Still had the plastic protective piece on the track pad. I've really been wanting a Windows gaming handheld but wanted something that also had a track pad. It was down to this or the Legion Go S and honestly I'm glad I went with this one. I like that I can detach the controllers and just use it as a tablet. Even though its big and bulky (do not purchase for a child, too big) I love the screen and the versatility. Battery life is not great but 90% of the time I'm on my couch or laying somewhere around the house near a charger so I don't mind. The mouse mode is neat but I'll never use it. I have connected a regular mouse and used the left controller for movement and it actually works pretty good for most fps games, I just can't get past the feel of an upright controller as a mouse. I can play 90% of my games fine with reasonable frame rates. There are one or 2 where I feel like the game just isn't optimized very well. It definitely has more buttons on the controller than I'll ever use and one of them I'm constantly pushing on accident so I purposely never bind it to anything. However, it actually has a scroll wheel on it which none of the other handhelds have. I couldn't justify spending $300 or more on top of the price of this for a Go S or an Ally X when they have the exact same processor in them. I do wish it had just a tiny bit more performance in it but this is the first gen of a device like this. I'm happy with purchase so far, might consider getting a Go 2 next year.

I ultimately did end up returning my Legion Go because it got too noisy to be using in bed next to my wife while watching TV or when she was trying to sleep. For that, the Steam Deck OLED is still better and much quieter, with similar performance in most games I play. I really like the screen and size of the Legion Go and definitely recommend it over the ROG Ally. I have had a ROG Ally and tried the Ally X, the additional 1.8" of screen makes a HUGE difference, and the colors are far crisper, with a higher refresh rate and resolution. I cannot say enough good things about the screen. I was used to Armory Crate and the shortcuts the Ally had for Windows (which I actually find very well mapped and easy to learn), but after getting more used to the trackpad and Legion software, it was not bad. Driver installation is annoying because Lenovo does NOT package the video driver well (nor update them / support as well as ASUS) but there's tons of threads about sideloading the AMD Adrenalin software. Once I did that I got much better framerates and access to other features, otherwise things like RSR did not seem to work from the Lenovo menus. The detachable controllers are great and not gimicky at all! I found myself using that feature more than I thought even just laying in bed by kickstanding the tablet on my fat tum tum. I did not use the mouse style controller setup, but did find some of those extra buttons useful to map to other functions for Windows in general. GOOD: - Screen and resolution - Kickstand - Controls and detachable controller are good - Trackpad works well MEDIOCRE: - Thumbsticks (feel a bit loose) - Legion software is slow to respond sometimes - Not a deal breaker, but annoying where the buttons are placed to access menus and stuff in games; very counterintuitive to other handhelds and controllers with those stupid bottom left buttons BAD: - Loud/kinda hot compared to other handhelds - Not great ergonomics as a handheld (found that the controllers almost dug into my hand no matter how I held it, with medium to large sized hands). If you plan to detach controllers more often should be fine. - 16GB of RAM is not a ton with the extra VRAM needed to drive the screen/display resolution I really wanted to like the Legion Go, but am going to wait for the MSI Claw 8 AI+ most likely due to quieter operation and better ergonomics (although software seems to blow on that). I would still recommend it, just try to get your hands on one and feel it first and hear the fans, etc. On sale < $600 it is a good buy overall. If your wife is less susceptible to fan noise than mine, you will probably enjoy it and keep it :)

I’ve been using the Lenovo Legion Go for a while now and honestly, I couldn’t be happier with it. The build quality feels premium and solid in the hands, and the display is just gorgeous—sharp, bright, and silky smooth with that high refresh rate. Games look incredible on it, and it really makes a difference compared to other handhelds I’ve tried. Performance has blown me away. It handles AAA games so much better than I expected from a portable device, and I love that I can tweak the settings easily to balance battery life and performance. The detachable controllers are a brilliant touch—they feel comfortable and responsive, and being able to switch into FPS mode with the right controller is such a fun bonus. Battery life is decent for the power it’s packing, and I appreciate the quick charge when I need to top it up between sessions. The kickstand is sturdy, the software is improving steadily, and overall it just feels like Lenovo put a lot of thought into making this versatile and gamer-friendly. If you’re someone who loves handheld gaming but also wants something powerful enough to double as a mini-PC, the Legion Go is absolutely worth it. It’s been a joy to use, and it honestly makes gaming on the go exciting again.

This thing is a beast. For daily use it completely replaces my old home PC, and at break time it's my gaming machine. Taking it with me in vacations so have a laptop and gaming machine in one device to carry. Games run super smooth, the screen is sharp and large. Downsides are battery, which runs out very quickly (~1 hour of gaming), and speakers (very difficult to understand speech, unless volume is really high). Baught it as open box. Arrived in excellent condition without a scratch, but warranty already expired.

Ive been loving my Legion go. Like most people say it is large, heavy and does not have great battery life. I use it aroybd my house so battery isnt a huge deal with a long charger chord and external batteries can add couple hours to uptime. The screen is fantastic and games ive played look great.

An excellent device with some very real downsides. The device is heavy, and the speakers aren't good, but that screen is just beautiful. This device is powerful and can play games like The Outer Worlds 2 at low settings with 60fps. It runs older games amazingly, and if you plan to play a game like Hades 2, you'll get to enjoy playing with 144hz and QHD. Like any handheld PC, this is essentially a mini laptop, and if you don't like Windows, you can just install a different OS on it. If you can get this at $600 like I did, you won't regret it.

I finally pulled the trigger on this guy and I'm happy with it! I will start with the negative. The battery sucks. Unplugged on mid settings I may get 1.5 hours. But I keep mine plugged in and it works great. I personally haven't found a reason to detach the controllers except when I got it and I was unable to figure out how to use the vertical mouse feature. Is it user error? Definitely. But it is not straight forward. I don't have a major issue with the device running windows considering I only use it for games but if you wanted to use it as a computer too I can only imagine using it while docked. Now the good! Screen is huge and amazing. The whole device is heavy but I'm a strong growing boy so I can handle the weight. Ive only dropped it on my face like twice. It runs any game I've thrown at it with no issue so far and I've only had to lower settings to mid a few times when using battery. The triggers and buttons are responsive and the build quality is high end. I'm very happy with my purchase.

This is a great little handheld to play pc games anywhere on the go. The screen is amazing and the perfect size. It's also a fully functioning desktop pc with a track pad and can do anything a regular pc can. I would say the best feature of the legion go is the detachable controllers. You can disconnect them and use them like the Nintendo switch. The right controller has a magnetic puck that it can be placed into and has a switch on the bottom to turn on/off fps mode to play shooters like COD and Halo. There's definitely plenty of storage for games and the ssd can be upgraded if you want to add more storage. I would definitely recommend this to anybody looking to play pc games on the go as well as your Xbox games. Great handheld for a great price. Well worth it!

Great hardware, but Windows limit some things. Performance is decent, you can play the latest AAA games on medium-ish settings, definitely have to scale down to 1200p though. I haven't used it purely as a Windows tablet yet, but there is that option, if you don't mind possibly the worst speakers ever conceived. Battery is pretty bad and the device gets hot, but not where you hold it, the controllers are separate and feel nice to the touch. The screen is the biggest selling point of the Go, it's big, gorgeous, and colors pop. Pair that with 144hz and 2k+ resolution, and it covers for a lot of the glaring weaknesses.

Had it for 2 months. Love it so far. I've been a console gamer my whole life so there is a learning curve switching to PC gaming but this is basically just a Windows handheld PC so I'm already familiar with the basics. I love the removable controllers. There's tons of accessories out there already for this. And its super easy to hook it to your TV with usb hub and then it's just like playing on a console. Then pop out the plug and take it with you anywhere. Probably going to get another one because my wife and I don't want to share. Only real complaint is battery life. Otherwise I would give it five stars.

I really wanted to review the Lenovo Legion Go because It has been a huge positive surprise. I moved in from Argentina and obviously had to leave my set up back. So as a temporary solution to my lack of a desktop PC I decided to purchase this portable pc/console. To my surprise this little thing is capable of running new games with high specs with no issues, barely gets hot, and runs them with no issues, on top of that is portable! But if you don't want that (like me), you can just plug in some periferals and a monitor and you get a fairly good setup. I would 100% recommend this product. Now, there's a few negatives that won't make me change my opinion but might be important for someone else. The battery doesn't last very long, like in less than an hour is dry, It will obviously depend on what you do. The other thing is the controllers, although is good that there's so many buttons in find it really hard to grab the thing without pressing some button by accident, they are everywhere. Lastly the "mouse" options for the joysticks is not very comfortable, but I'll hardly ever use it.

This device truly shines when connected to a dock and external monitor, offering a desktop-like gaming experience that's surprisingly seamless. Pros: * Powerful Performance: The Legion Go handles demanding AAA titles with impressive smoothness, even at higher graphical settings. My games looked stunning on my monitor, and I experienced minimal lag or stuttering. * Versatile Docking: The included dock is a game-changer, making the transition from handheld to desktop mode effortless. Connecting to a monitor, keyboard, and mouse felt natural and intuitive. * Comfortable Ergonomics: Despite its larger size, the Legion Go is surprisingly comfortable to hold for extended gaming sessions. The controllers feel well-placed and responsive. * Excellent Game Compatibility: Most games worked flawlessly right out of the box. While I did encounter a couple of minor compatibility hiccups, they were easily resolved with community-made tweaks. Cons: * Battery Life: While serviceable, the battery life isn't exceptional. Expect around 2-3 hours of intensive gameplay on a single charge, which is decent but not groundbreaking. * Size and Weight: It's definitely on the larger side for a handheld. This might not be an issue for everyone, but it's worth considering if portability is a top priority. Overall: The Lenovo Legion Go is a powerful and versatile handheld gaming PC that excels when used in a docked configuration. It offers a near-desktop level experience with impressive performance and comfortable ergonomics. While the battery life could be better and the size might be a concern for some, the Legion Go's strengths make it a compelling option for gamers seeking a premium handheld experience.

The Legion Go is an absolute beast for a handheld PC. The screen looks incredible, the controls feel premium, and it runs AAA games way better than I expected. The only real downside is the battery — it drains fast, even on lower settings. You can get around two hours max when gaming, which kind of limits portability. If Lenovo improves battery life in the next version, it’d easily be the best handheld out there.