Customer Ratings & Reviews

I enjoyed playing on this handheld legion go, easy to use no unnecessary things to do. I bought when it was on sale

60fps when in 1080 mode average (90fps in black ops 6). Struggles with the full resolution of the screen. so think of the 144hz and QHD Display as an extra for watching media but not for gaming.

This thing is just about the best thing that happened to me

Very good screen really gorgeous, the handled move really smooth i love it so far

Best portable pc No problem at all Run all my games on the go

Good quality must have one, going purchase more for my son

Received my Go a day before was expected! Arrived in perfect condition. Excellent product! As expected with a windows product needs updates but Legion is doing awesome!

This is my first PC Handled and i love it and this is my favor

The device itself is amazing, but the rgb on the right controller already died out a week into using it and I’ve tried every possible fix but no luck. It’s pretty disappointing for a $600 purchase.

It will run high quality games such God of War of Ragnarok. Clear picture 4K, comes with great carry case.

I picked this handheld over others based on several reviews and the tech specs. The main topics everyone is concerned with are screen, battery, performance, weight, controls: -The screen is great even for not being OLED. High definition, large for a handheld and looks amazing. -The battery is pretty good. I haven't had issues with it running down quickly, unless using it in performance mode for an extended time. I use it about 50/50 in handheld and docked. -It has performed very well for all the tasks I have used it for. I noticed a little performance issue when playing a demanding game with a ton going on all at once. The graphics dropped some, but the game play was still smooth. -It is a bigger handheld with higher weight to it, but you get what you pay for. It has a better screen, battery, and performance based on its size, so I take it as a good trade off. Sometimes when using it handheld I open the kickstand some and rest it that way while using it to take some of the weight. This has worked great, and I don't have any issues using it for a couple hours this way. -Some have said the controls are too big and uncomfortable, but this has not been my experience. I have average sized hands, and I think it feels and functions well. Switch and Switch Lite controls have always been small to my liking. Two of the buttons aren’t as easy to reach on the left controller, but it hasn’t been a big issue so far. I also haven’t used the back buttons yet. The joysticks, triggers, and buttons all feel pretty solid. I think one of the big points of the Legion Go are the removable, Switch like controllers. Removing them from the screen and putting it on a table is great for extended, mobile play. The FPS mode of the right controller takes a little getting used to, but it has been nice to have a mouse on the go for certain tasks. Pairing the device with a small, portable, wireless mouse and keyboard have also worked well when needing more desktop features while away from my dock. The Legion Go has performed very well so far for me. I have used it for everything I could need a desktop PC or handheld PC for: gaming, web browsing, email, watching movies, word docs, 3D printing, 3D modeling, ext. Does it do everything a desktop does? I think so. Does it do it as well as a desktop can possibly do it? No, and I don’t expect it to. It isn’t a desktop, and it will never fully replace one. For me it serves the purpose I have right now, and someday I will probably have a better desktop but to use for all those things, but I will still have this as a mobile, handheld pc. I don’t have much to say that’s negative other than SSD space. I got the 512GB version because it was on a huge sale. I do wish I had the 1TB versions, but I might just upgrade the internal SSD to 2TB at some point. The money I saved on the device would pay for the upgrade so I will still be ahead.

So I came from a Steam Deck that I really liked, but that lasted just over a year before it died on me. So I figured I loved my last lenovo laptop so ill give them a try, plus the removeable game pads looked useful. Pros: - Beautiful screen! great colors, large enough to see text and with the 144hz I havent seen any tearing or negatives for the screen. - Ryzen Z1 extreme, runs almost all of my games without issues and looks way better then the Deck did. Nov. 5th GPU update on lenovos website has improved performance for me, some games by just a couple of FPS but others got a jump from 60 to 130. Soooo happy to get free performance, and im sure itll just keep getting better as newer drivers come out. - Detachable controllers, I can prop up the tablet portion of the Go on the desk and sit with my hands in my lap and hold the controlls comfertably for hours. - Kickstand, Stong and solid! - Price, at 699, you get a lot for the money. - Temps, mid to low 60 while gaming handheld at performance settings. and plugged in it draws more watts but rarely goes over 70c - Between the touch pad and the precise touch screen, I havent missed using a mouse at all. I havent tried the FPS controller much but it did seem like a solid option once I get used to it. - Storage, I got the 512 version but ordered a 2tb ssd and slapped that in day one and absolutely love it. It was relatively easy to switch it out with the exception of the backplate removal, felt like i was going to brake something while popping that off. but it did go back together perfectly without any damages. but be careful. - Micro SD slot, easy cheaper way to expand storage, and it works.... take that ROG Ally HA! - Boots up and into windows super fast, the legion software takes twice as long to load then windows though...But the quick menu that lets you change brightness/resolution/performance levels etc. are really useful and have worked flawlessly for me. - No crashing, ive seen some people complain about crashing but maybe since I have a fresh install of windows, I have had no such problems. Cons: - Weight, I liked to play the Steam Deck while laying in bed and this isnt much heavier but the bottom corner of the controllers dig into my palms and gets uncomfortable quickly. - Controller customization, no way to change the dead zones on the joysticks, they are a little annoying but they arnt too bad, not near as bad as the Deck was. hopefully a software update will enable this. - Older game compatability, So far I have came across 2 games I cannot play. Gothic 3 loads but crashes right after and NFSMW 2005 wont even launch. I was able to get both working on the Deck with a little trouble shooting but I havent had any luck on the Go. Hopefully drivers updates will help? - Battery saver, So my lenovo laptop has a battery saver option so you can keep the battery from charging over 60% while plugged in and gaming, videos before the Go was released said this would have that too but I havent came across that option yet, probably in a future update? All in all, I am happy with it, the screen,gpu & controllers are well worth getting this for, if your in the market.

I’ve been using the Lenovo Legion Go for a while, and it’s an impressive handheld gaming device. The 8.8” QHD+ display is bright, sharp, and smooth with a 144Hz refresh rate, making games look fantastic. The performance is strong thanks to the Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip. Since it runs on full Windows 11, you can play games from any launcher and even use it like a mini PC. The detachable controllers, built-in kickstand, and USB-C ports add flexibility. Pros: • Large, sharp 8.8” QHD+ 144Hz display • Powerful performance for AAA games • Full Windows 11 for maximum compatibility • Detachable controllers and kickstand • Dual USB-C ports for accessories and charging Cons: • Heavy and bulky compared to competitors • Short battery life (1–2 hours for heavy gaming) • Fans can get loud under load • Windows interface isn’t ideal for handheld use • Occasional software glitches Overall, the Legion Go is a powerhouse handheld for those who want flexibility and performance. However, it’s not as portable or user-friendly as a Steam Deck or Switch.

Product has potential but has cheaply made parts system is buggy and needs more accesories

The Lenovo Legion Go is a compelling choice for handheld gaming, especially if you want Windows flexibility, a large high-refresh display, and detachable controllers. The battery life is underwhelming, often lasting 2–4 hours depending on settings. It includes a microSD card slot to expand storage beyond its SSD, a useful feature given the large size of modern game files.

I would have gave this device at 3.5 out of 5 if I could. But since I can't I'll just round up to the nearest ten. The issue isn't necessarily the functionality or the features of the device. As a matter of fact, they make this device stand above its other recent and relevant competition. From playing it as the handheld it was desinged as, to using it as a a strong Windows tablet, only surpassed by the Asus Flow Z13 (2022-2023), the Go trys to incorporate itself a wide range of users While a little bit overkill and lacking VRR, the screen is a 2k IPS with great SRGB coverage at 144MHz. I do want to mention that I can not detected any screen tearing when not using vsync on any game I've played so far on the Go. I think that's because of the native and none obtainable 144 frames per second portrait LCD. The detachable controllers have a proprietary connection that doesn't need Bluetooth on to use wirelessly with the Go but it can be connected through Bluetooth so it can be used on other devices like your gaming PC or cellphone. . The battery last for well over 4 hours when detached. The left controller not only has a single bevied touchpad similar to the putrudding dual pads found on the Steam Deck, but it also has the optional built in mouse featrue Lenovo calls FPS mode. Not to mention hall effect analog controls and a PD 65w fast changing USB4 Type-c. The issue arrises from the lackluster Lenovo software, and delayed hardware drivers. The is magnified by Windows 11's distain for all PCs that come with built-in controllers. Without going into too much more details. Ill just mention that if you're a fan of first or third person shooters and you dont attention to use the FPS mode, I'd wait til the end of January before picking one. That gives Lenovo time to improve a basic necessity like the ability to calabrate the analog sticks or use truly custome TDP settings under 25 watts. Few other problems stand out like the detach and retach functions for the controls feeling extremely awkward and forceful. The systems Up-firing speakers requiring custom equalizer settings to be barable and the sub 3-hour battery life on most if not all triple-a titles. Overall,the extras added to this package makes it the most versatile yet hardest handheld yet. To be clear, everything but the sound will improve over time... 3.5 out of 5!

Let's start out with the positives, and I will be comparing this device to the ROG Ally and Steam Deck as I have owned all 3 (sadly returned the ally to a 2nd sd card reader failure). I will start with the more obvious differences first. I really love the larger 8.8 inch display. It's great for reading text in games and UI elements. Colors and contrast are way better than a Steam Deck, and are on par with the Ally. FPS mode is actually great. It does take a few hours to get used to where all the commonly used buttons (interact and croutch) are, but slowly muscle memory will take over. The kickstand is very high quality and will firmly hold the GO at any angle it is capable of. The controllers attach and detach easily with less movement required than a switch (it takes a few tries to get the hang of it) and don't cause any error in game if you attach/remove during a game. Includes a high quality case just like the Steam Deck (Ally shade here) Performance is on par with the Ally (better at higher wattage than the Steam Deck). Makes sense as it uses the same Z1 Extreme chip. The faster 7500 MT/s ram doesn't seem to add any additional performance from what I've seen. 1-2 fps here and there isn't noticeable to me. Analog sticks are hall effect and will not drift over time. Something that can't be added at all to the Ally, and are a DIY project for the Steam Deck. The SD card slot doesn't seem to get as hot as the Ally, but after running Cinebench for 30 minutes it did feel warm when removed. Trackpad is nice, but Steam Deck has better pads/functionality. Now the negatives. The software is an absolute disaster. Steam OS is the king and even Armory Crate is MILES ahead of Legion Space. Legion space takes forever to launch on boot. You have to keep seeing the same splash screen, loading screen, and boot animation every time you turn it on. Yes, you can disable it but then you have no quick settings menu, etc until you start the Legion software. Additionally, Legion Space is full of bloat. No one wants your store, your "recommended" screen (which is just ads for games on your crappy store), the "Cloud Game" and the "Android Game" buttons just redirect you to install things from the windows store like the Amazon Appstore or open pages into a built in web browser. WHY?!?!? Maybe this is why it takes so long to load up? Is this delay to load all the bloat? REMOVE IT, LENOVO. Legion Space won't close most of my games when attempting to do so from the Legion Space software and for those games the only way to leave the game if there isn't a menu to do so is to restart the GO. Steam Deck can close any running game at any time by pressing the Steam button. Asus saw that a "close program or alt+f4" was needed so they added it to the quick buttons. The GO needs this also. When opening up the Legion Quick Settings or menu while a game is running controller input is sent to the game and the settings menu. This is bad. Both Steam Deck and Armoury Crate disable the controller input to the rest of the system when the settings menus are open. Legion Space also throws an error at every shutdown for me. Controller buttons can be customized, but in controller mode it can only be customized to controller buttons ONLY. It would be great to be able to customize the back buttons to function keys or macros. Seriously most controllers in windows will allow macro programming and this just doesn't have that (yet?). I don't have a need for a 2nd A button. Or a 2nd R1. Give us macros, Lenovo! Button placement is also odd/bad. Start/select can't easily be reached. Why are the legion buttons where start/select are? To accommodate FPS mode? Why can't those buttons be start/select when in controller mode and automatically change when in FPS mode? Gyro can't be assigned to mouse, must be right stick or left stick. Dpad is very shallow and makes for a poor experience playing SF6 and other fighting games. VRAM can't be adjusted in software like in Armoury Crate and can currently only be set to 3, 4, and 8GB. It requires a boot to bios and the bios. Controller input isn't supported in BIOS for some reason, you have to poke at the screen to make changes. Steam Deck bios can use controller input and the Ally doesn't even really ever need to boot to bios, everything you would want to adjust can be done so in Armoury Crate. The SSD is far away from the fan and gets zero airflow and will thermal throttle when installing games. No fingerprint scanner/windows hello for faster sign in. No way to 'right click' at all in controller mode. Tap and hold doesn't work on most things to get a right click and the trackpad doesn't support two finger tap for right click. I wish there was a way to add right click to a back button or something when in Windows. Native portrait display (looking at Sergey? from the Lenovo forums here) after telling customers that it would be native landscape. This causes issues with many games not filling the screen (such as Final Fantasy X from steam). Also no VRR/Freesync support. Difficult to open and access internals first time opening (clips are stiff). SSD is a pain to peel the rf blocking wrap off of. Thermal paste replacement will also be a chore (long term maintenance). Release driver is from July. Promises from Lenovo for new drivers soon. This means as of now, no Starfield. Speakers are quiet, but can be EQ'd to sound way better in the Realtek software. Slow charging when in use, even when using a 100w power brick. So here we are again. Another overly hyped handheld that as with the Steam Deck (took about a year) Ally (still a work in progress) needs more time to bake (and then reheated again). I can't really recommend it in it's current form.

Revolutionary! Snagged this Legion Go from Best Buy, and it's the handheld king for serious gamers craving big-screen power. The AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme cranks AAA titles like Starfield or Baldur's Gate 3 at epic settings—144Hz WQXGA (2560x1600) display delivers razor-sharp visuals, buttery frames, and Dolby Vision HDR that immerses you completely. With 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, it's a multitasking monster: seamless Steam Deck vibes but bigger and bolder, plus detachable controllers for FPS precision or couch co-op. Windows 11 shines for easy modding and Xbox Game Pass integration, and the 49.2Wh battery (up to 2 hours gaming, 8+ for lighter use) keeps sessions rolling—includes a comfy carry case too.Best Buy was stellar: flash sale pricing, free same-day pickup, and their gaming squad tuned FPS settings in-store. Geek Squad warranty adds zero worries, plus stacked My Best Buy rewards. If handheld heaven calls, charge to Best Buy for this Lenovo beast—massive, mighty, mesmerizing. Praying this review clinches the prize! Epic win, Legion Go and Best Buy!

My wife and I went with the legion for the removalable controllers and bigger screen and we definitely do not regret our decision. Its played all our games perfectly. Only draw back is the battery life is short when its in performance mode but thats not a big deal for us.

*5/5 Stars - A Gaming Powerhouse on the Go!* I've had the privilege of hands-on experience with the Lenovo Legion Go, and I'm blown away by its exceptional performance, sleek design, and innovative features. This portable gaming monster has redefined the standards for handheld gaming devices. *Pros:* 1. *Lightning-Fast Performance*: The Legion Go's AMD Ryzen 7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card deliver seamless gaming experiences, even with demanding titles. 2. *Stunning Display*: The 6-inch FHD+ display boasts vibrant colors, crisp visuals, and a 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring immersive gaming sessions. 3. *Ergonomic Design*: The device's weight distribution and contoured grips provide comfort during extended gaming sessions. 4. *Customizable Controls*: The Legion Go's removable controllers and customizable buttons allow for personalized gaming experiences. 5. *Long-Lasting Battery*: Up to 8 hours of gaming on a single charge is impressive, considering the device's power. *Cons:* 1. *Heat Management*: The device can get warm during intense gaming sessions, but Lenovo's cooling system helps mitigate this issue. 2. *Limited Storage*: The base model's 512GB storage may fill up quickly, but expansion options are available. *Verdict:* The Lenovo Legion Go is an outstanding handheld gaming device that sets a new benchmark for portability, power, and performance. Its impressive specs, innovative design, and seamless gaming experiences make it a must-have for serious gamers. *Rating Breakdown:* - Performance: 5/5 - Display: 5/5 - Design: 5/5 - Battery Life: 4.5/5 - Value: 4.5/5 *Recommendation:* If you're seeking a premium handheld gaming experience, look no further than the Lenovo Legion Go. Its impressive capabilities and portability make it an ideal choice for gamers on-the-go. Would you like me to make any changes or add anything?