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:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Handheld Gaming Continues to Impress
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Delivery was great.
Product itself is amazing. Bought it for my fiancée and she’s put some good time into it while just laying in bed or on the couch. So nice to be able to just “couch-game”.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ergonomics
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for cozy gamers!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I appreciate this device in it’s versatility in what it can do! Has great ergonomics and it’s very snappy. Plays all the games that I usually play with some indie games as well as a few AAA games! Very happy with this purchase!
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
Great handheld
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Just like a steam deck but more powerful.This device is even more powerful than a Steam Deck, offering enhanced performance and capabilities.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing handheld
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Plays everything I've thrown at it. From emulation to AAA titles it runs decently so long as you keep your expectations realistic. Will it play everything natively at MAX quality? No. Most recent games will be a mixture of medium/low, or you can tinker with it until you get that sweet spot. The VRR helps a lot so if you dip around 55-57fps in game, you won't notice it as much. Wish they would've done something better with the trackpad as it is essentially useless but I haven't run into a scenario where I was required to use it. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Operating system, Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Handheld
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great device. Love the screen size, SteamOS, and the hall effect joysticks.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi Jozef,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are pleased to read that this Legion Go S is working out great 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
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Favorite PC 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 screen and steamos is great in this device. Performance is also pretty good.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi Mb1515,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are pleased to read that this Legion Go S is your favorite handheld.
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
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best PC 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 performance is far superior than the steam deck and the inclusion of steam OS makes it even better doesn't have any of the windows issues that destroy your performance this is the best purchase I made
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
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Noise level
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good foundation
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
There’s a lot to like with this device. Unfortunately the battery is holding this thing back. Unless you are using 15w tdp or less the battery life is 1 hour on a good day running mid AAA titles. 800p looks terrible on a 8 inch 1200p display and running 1200p will only get you 30fps and 1-1.5 hours of battery. The battery tech is a problem in all pc handhelds so I’ll be waiting a few more years before I’m all in on handhelds. Side note: these fans are crazy loud at 20w tdp and up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hello J222,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that the battery life of the Legion Go S has fallen short for your needs. We will continue to work to optimize system performance and efficiency from a software perspective, and we appreciate your comments, as they will be considered for future improvements.
In the future, please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions, further comments or need assistance.
Best regards, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best all round handheld PC for the money.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Picked this up during Black Friday. Coming from a Steam Deck, this beat it hands down. No problems playing current aaa games with acceptable frame rates. If you can find it for $650, it's a great buy.
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
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great bday gift
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve been using it non stop. It’s amazing. I wish there was a way the battery lasted more but it’s still amazing. Great quality and silent.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than the Steam Deck
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing handheld that runs circles around the steam deck. Comfortable controllers, amazing screen, and stays cool. Only downside is the battery which I might get 2 hours of on heavy games.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GAME CHANGER!!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Had it for 2 month and I love it so much, I been playing it more than my pc. Which is sad, I still love my pc btw! But honestly Legion go s is truly a game changer!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Operating system, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent console like experience
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent device- refined, especially with SteamOS. Just works.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi Adam,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are pleased to read that the Legion Go S works excellently 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
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really great product. I’ve been using it every day - handles most games incredibly well!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
best purchase i’ve ever made
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great console, for an everyday gamer, nice materials and performance so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The perfect gift.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A present for my grandson. He has commented that it is the best system on the market. Purchasing it at Best Buy was a very easy experience. The sales associate was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent device. Weak battery.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This Legion is an excellent device only held back by its battery. It's comfortable, the dpad and thumbsticks are excellent, and the buttons feel good. It even has the option to let you switch how the trigger works; something no other Handheld has.
The only issue is the weak battery. If it was 70-80 watt, it would be perfect. Literally perfect.
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. We appreciate your input regarding the battery size. Given the goal to keep the system on the lighter and thinner side, along with reducing cost for this handheld segment, as smaller than 70-80Wh battery is used. This has been noted, as it may be considered as a point for future improvements.
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
It is a Beast
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great handheld gaming console. Much better than the other gaming handheld device in the market. A MUST BUY to experience this beast!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi SourishG-
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the Legion Go S. We aim to offer great user experience and are overjoyed to see that we met our goal.
Please reach out to us through the Q & A section of this product webpage if you have any questions or need any assistance.
Best wishes, Lenovo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Z1 Extreme Legion Go S
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this device, I’m coming from a steam deck lcd and the performance is night and day between the 2. The battery in it does suck but if you don’t mind having to plug up it’s great. Currently playing MH wilds and I’m able to play on medium settings 45-55 fps. If you can get this on sale it’s better but still a very good device.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Legion go s 1tb
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love it hate the battery but overall love it definitely recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi SUGE,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with battery life, and we'd like to work with you to try to improve your experience with your Legion Go S in this regard.
To start with battery life, 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 pleased to read that you love the Legion Go S.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need further assistance, as your satisfaction is important to us.