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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Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent handheld
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent product, easy to handle and intuitive. Lots of customization options for your games and it runs them very well. Only negative is really the battery time, lasts about 1.5 hours a charge.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Was pleasantly surprised
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Was a bit skeptical at first since it was Lenovo, but the O.S. was great. Once i figured out how to swap between Steam and Windows i was able to run what i needed. I'm not typically one for hand-held gaming but that worked out quite well once i re-adjusted. The games i chose to run(Helldivers2, ARC Raiders) were well with the parameters of playability even with having under half the power im used to running. So over all i thoroughly enjoyed the system
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing handheld
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Lenovo legion go s z1 extreme has handled all the games I’ve played on them perfectly. Yeah some games you do have to tweak the settings a bit but a great handheld overall.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good quality
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s was really cool game.,my bf like it and enjoyed it so much. Good quality and so far we don’t have complain.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Handheld!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This product performed amazing, the SteamOS was very fluid and I had zero issues. I only returned it because there was a great deal on an open box ASUS G18 laptop that I had been eyeing for a while. Battery lasted 1 hour on max settings playing Assassin's Creed Origin, and 1.5 - 2 hours on mid settings.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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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
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LOVE IT!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My primary use for this is minecraft java on the go, and i can tell you it runs smooth, even with shaders enabled
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good handheld
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great little machine for replaying some older games and catching up on my back log. Also great for play BG3 on the go.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exceeded expectations!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As a PC gamer, I wanted a way to play games without having to sit in front of the computer. I was skeptical of how useful this would be, and bought it fully expecting to return it. However, this thing is pretty awesome. All I’ve used since I got it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase overall.
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ultimate Gamer BF Gift
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Y’all.. this was probably the best gift I could have gotten my partner. He is a PC gamer and whenever he comes over for a couple days I felt that it would be cool if he were to still be able to play while I’m on the PC he built me at my home! Definitely love being able to game with him side by side and have us time in our own way whether it’s a co-op game or just being in our own worlds.. but still together!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great device exceeded expectations
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This device is so much better than I expected. I had the original Legion Go and was underwhelmed by the experience of using it. Steamos is a gamechanger for handheld PCs. I almost ordered the Legion Go 2 but I think this device provides much better value for me being that the legion go 2 is $500 more. The only thing that would improve it is coming with z2 extreme, but that's barely even better looking at the benchmarks. Certainly not $500 better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Bradach,
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
Pros mentioned:
Ram
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What the Legion Go should have been.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
An excellent update to the Legion Go. Just like Asus they learned the increase in Ram and keeping the resolution normal helps with performance. I have been playing primarily on the Legion Go S since getting it, my Ally X and Steam Deck have been collecting dust. Also the change from 2242 ssd to 2280 is a welcome change, can use up to 8tb nvme. Paired with a 2tb micro sd and you have a 10tb portable gaming beast.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Daniel,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to hear that the Legion Go S has been an excellent update to you.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Screen quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid competitor for Steam Deck
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this for my son for Christmas. He says it's much faster than the Steam Deck his sister has. It has its quirks due to SteamOS being in it's relative infancy on non-Steam Decks, but overall he enjoys it. He is not a fan of the touchpad implementation, and says it's like a little sliver. He loves the Hall-effect joysticks.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase overall.
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
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Steam deck on steroids!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Steam deck on steroids! The extra power and trigger stops are really nice additions! Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works great. Track pad is awful.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great and is pretty powerful. Could have been designed a little better. The track pad is useless. They should have taken some design inspiration from the Steam Deck.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Love it, but software needs updating
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
OK, so first impressions are “wow this thing is light”, and the screen is massive! I love the button feel and the hair triggers. Coming from a steam deck I don’t miss the two additional back paddles, the two that they have are better placed, and more than I need. Playing games it runs very well, but oddly not as as well as as the ROG Ally X on some occasions, such as Oblivion Remastered. As for my dislikes, the software is not fully ready on steam OS; I never was able to get the RGB to work, and right out of the box, the touchpad didn’t work until I received an update. Overall, this is great, however if you’re in the market for a handheld like this, I would hold out until the Z2 extreme chip set releases as the price will be the same, but you’ll get better performance down the road
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Paddy,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us.
We appreciate your comments regarding software and drivers -- these points are a high priority for Lenovo, and we will work to make improvements where we can, as fast as we can.
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
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good device but awful battery
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The device is perfect but the battery is not good. Only lasts 1 hour
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
Regarding the battery life, since the Legion Go can pack gaming laptop level performance in a handheld device, power can drain quickly. Depending on the demand of the game you're playing, by pressing the Legion R button to launch the quick menu, you can switch to lower power mode to save battery. In the menu, under the performance tab, users can toggle thermal modes and prioritize battery life by using the default mode or creating a custom thermal mode should you not be satisfied with the 3 presets. These adjustments can also be made by going into Legion Space > Settings (Legion Space can be launched quickly by pressing the Legion L button (Legion Logo above the button).
We are glad to read that you are otherwise 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
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
LeGO S steamOS feels Amazing
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great option for those who want a smooth Introduction to the handheld PC space. SteamOS has this functioning as a very easy to pick up and use handheld. Sleep function is awesome. Power is capable of handling AAA titles. Fps ranging from 30-120 fps depending on what you're trying to run on it
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
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for a busy parent wanting to game
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely love using this thing, it's got this dad with two small kids back into gaming. It performs really well, the battery isn't all that long but I stay by a charger most of the time. The speakers and vibration are reasonable, but not incredible.
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
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The overall use experience so far
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
From my experience of usinging it, the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS preforms well. Nice to use and having steam is nice to use. Only major problems with it, is that the right joystick is a little to close tot eh screen. So when you full tilt to the left your thumb could touch the screen and cuase a mouse click, but that’s a user error. Otherwise the fans are louder than most handheld PC but the device never over heated. You can connect bluetooth controller to it like an xbox controller, but note that the controller might need an update to work on the device. Then to go into the controller layout when connected to put on a Desktop layout for it if you are planning on using the controller in desktop mode. It does not auto assign one to it, but you are free to customes the buttons to your heart content.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Bleuacs,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that your experience with the Legion Go S has been good.
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
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fast, powerful fps gaming and battery life could be longer
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.