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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 595 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are positive about the Legion Go S 8" gaming handheld's overall performance, screen quality, and comfortable ergonomics. Many also appreciate the smooth operating system and fast processor speed. However, some customers express concerns regarding the device's battery life, fan noise, and weight compared to similar products.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great handheld

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy this device. Honestly the fan noise isn’t nearly as loud as people complain about and considering I don’t play too far from an outlet, battery life is great. My gaming time is between 2-4 hours at most and the charging is super quick. I think if you’re waffling between steamos or windows, just know the software is going to keep updating and approving. So I think it’s perfect. Are their certain triple A games you might not be able to play on this? Sure but then you should get the other or the rog ally if you want windows. For the games I play and enjoy, this works perfectly and honestly a device I can game on for years into the future. I feel safe playing on this device versus the Xbox rog ally or the legion go 2. This is a happy upgrade from the switch. I could have gotten the steam deck for a lower price but I think this is like having the steam deck 2. You really don’t need oled when the screen looks this good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi CaraMarie22,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are pleased to read that you are really enjoying your Legion Go S and that it is perfect for you.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ram, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cool system

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfer steamos to windows more simple still have a desktop mode. System with 32 ram seems to play most my games fairly well. Like the bigger screen and feel of this. Own a steam deck and rog ally with the z1e but only 16gb of ram and prefer this to both of them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi user929339,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are pleased to read that the Legion Go S tackles your games well.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    fantastic handheld

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picked this up on sale for $650, and it's been a fantastic handheld so far, especially with SteamOS making it feel like an actual console-style experience right out of the box. The Z1 Extreme chip paired with 32GB of RAM has shown smooth performance. Really hoping Lenovo follows this up with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme version running SteamOS as well, because a next-gen Legion Go S with that APU and the same quality-of-life features would be an instant buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Handheld

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was really surprised by the performance this offered. I had a Ally X but sold it and missed having a handheld so got this. It out performs it and also the screen size is a big upgrade too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hey JustinG,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that the Legion Go S has exceeded your expectations.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q&A section of the product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Operating system, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nothing but superb!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Top of the line!...best with steam OS!.. play is seamless!....my son loves it!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Operating system, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Legion go s

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely the best hand held game i have had! Loving the smooth operating system and the graphics are amazing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Handheld on the Market

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Legion Go S with the ZE chip is extremely hard to beat. It handles every AAA game at 1080p with ease. SteamOS integration makes it extremely user friendly with its interface. The only downside is not being able to play games from other store fronts or not being able to play every competitive game that requires anti-cheat software. But regardless if you’re looking for a good handheld within a somewhat reasonable price range, this is it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid choice

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Legion Go with the Z1 Extreme is a cool device and definitely powerful for a handheld. The screen looks nice and games run well, but the battery drains pretty fast and it feels a little big to carry around. I like that it runs steam OS, definitely makes for a console like experience ,but sometimes the controls and menus don’t feel as smooth as they should. Overall, I like it, but I’m not blown away.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi JaxsonS,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are pleased to read that this Legion Go S has been solid for overall. We appreciate your comment regarding the controls and UI, as we have noted this to be considered for future improvements.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ram, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ergonomic and powerful

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wanted this as an upgrade to my Steam Deck OLED — bigger screen and more RAM is noticeable. Its definitely a beefier device than the Deck, but its so comfortable to hold that you’d never notice. Only complaint is that there aren’t many accessories for it, particularly cases, which makes transporting it a little bit of a pain.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Marshall,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that the Legion Go S is performant, yet comfortable for you.

      We recommend considering the Legion Go S Carrying Case (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-legion-go-s-carry-case-black/6635977.p?skuId=6635977) and Legion Go Sling Bag (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-legion-go-sling-bag-black/6635973.p?skuId=6635973) for protection and storage when on the Go. We will continue to bring to market accessories that improve the user experience, and we appreciate your comments regarding this.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q&A section of the product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Steam deck 2.0

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really feels like steam deck 2.0, perfect size, good performance. The legion go was too big for me and didn’t have good enough reason to get either. Only bad part about it compared to something like a steam deck or legion go is the tiny trackpad on the unit

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent handheld

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic handheld device and the operating system works great. Battery life leaves a lot to be desired but keeping it plugged it for graphic heavy games works fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Steam Deck Pro

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A worthy machine to be called the Steam Deck Pro. Battery life can be improved a bit. This machine suits anyone who wants to play AAA titles with a decent frame rate and graphics on the go.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Entertaining

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The screen size is great and so far the performance is pretty spectacular.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice but akwardly big

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Powerful handheld but the ergonomics are definifely for people with big hands. I normally hold a controller and use my pointer fingers for the bumpers & triggers and middle finger for back buttons and secure my grip with the rest. With this i have to use pointer and middle and hit back buttons with my ring finger which makes my grip feel unstable. Im 6'1" my hands aren't small by any means but it just feels like the ergonomics we're designed for giant hands lol ill just most likely play with a controller unless i get used to the grip

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Huge Improvement over the OG Legion Go

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded to this from the original Legion Go and what a difference. This is my first time using SteamOS and it’s way better than Windows for gaming. The performance is fantastic and a huge improvement from the Legion Go. I’ve found the battery life to be better as well, I think this is due to being able to use lower performance settings while still having better performance. Definitely worth it if you’re interested in handheld gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works really well. Graphics are amazing. A couple crashes but after a reset worked great. Battery life is ok drains pretty quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Average battery life, but solid device overall

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great device that handles most games at playable settings. Battery life is a bit lackluster but not terrible

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEAST OF A MACHINE, (LOSSLESS SCALLING)

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is a beast, plays everything good . But it gets more amazing if you download lossless scalling on steam store and then go to destop mode and download decky. Simple steps on a youtube video. Just search up lossless scalling on levono legion go. AND IM TELLING YOU IT MAKES EVERYTHING SO MUCH SMOOTHER AND MORE FRAMES!!!! Takes about 5-10 minutes to do it all. The app costs 7 on steam is the only downside . But so worth it ! This thing runs everything even better with it on. A must!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for buck, hard to beat.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty insane for a handheld, no complaints other than battery drain with medium-high settings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great handheld if not a little big

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Big, but poweful and very customizable. Also prettu good deals frequently. Got for z1 at 659 doallrs

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo