Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you can get it on sale, it’s a wonderful upgrade to the Steam Deck. Currently using it as my main gaming device since it’s so convenient. Combined with a Killswitch case, I feel I can take it around anywhere. Steam OS means you’re initially locked in to that ecosystem, but there are plenty of ways around that. It would make a wonderful gift for the gamer in your life. The only downsides are the battery and speakers, but there are workarounds for those as well.

Ergonomics: the device is extremely comfortable despite its very large size. The weight is a little heavy but well distributed. Can absolutely play for long sessions exceeding an hour without fatigue. Performance: the performance of the Z1 extreme is solid and plays nearly all games that could be asked of. Has a high TDP potential especially when plugged in. The 32 gigs of RAM are 7500MT so it may be even faster than other similar Z1 extreme SOC handhelds. Software experience of steamos has been solid. Although there have been a few crashes here and there, it is not a common experience. The most impressive part of about about Steam OS on this hardware is the perfect sleep mode for pause and resume play at any point. Battery: it's not great. On balanced settings for most games it can typically last around 2 hours but not much more. On low power indie or lightweight games, it can be 4 to 5 hours. Screen Quality: it's a pretty good screen overall with VRR down to 48Hz. It's an 8-in screen with 16x10 aspect ratio that has pretty good color. Vibrancy and the black levels are okay. Although cannot compete with an OLED. The touch screen is responsive. Value: at full price of $899 this is too expensive but on sale at $649 it is a very reasonable deal.

The Lenovo legion surpassed my expectations. The screen is the perfect size, the game play is beautiful and having the steam library available was a plus. There were so many games on sale for Black Friday and the pricing was reasonable. The device is large but it is light not very heavy. This was the first Lenovo product I have ever purchased and I am looking forward to purchasing more.

This is a really nice handheld but I got it on sale for $750 making it more justifiable, I probably wouldn’t pay full retail for it. Pros: Comfortable, large screen, SteamOS. Cons: The battery life is terrible so expect to bring a charger or portable battery on the go. That’s the only reason I docked a star. The fan is also loud when using max voltage but it doesn’t bother me that much. Some people report terrible screen response time but honestly I don’t notice. No 2tb storage version requires you to upgrade it yourself. Not everyone is comfortable opening a handheld and cloning a M.2 drive to expand storage. If you look up how to download lossless scaling on SteamOS it really helps with FPS on more demanding games. SteamOS feels way more like a console than windows with their gimmick version of full screen mode but it’s not without issue. Installing outside games and launchers requires a bit more work than a windows handheld but honestly I’m happy with just my steam library on the go anyways. I did manage to get BattleNet and Epic on here though. Overall this is comfortable to use and plays most games well enough. It is a handheld after all, don’t expect PC or laptop quality. Overall very happy with it for the amount I paid.

ChatGPT said: The Legion Go S earns a solid 4 out of 5 stars for its impressive hardware and refined user experience. The build quality is outstanding, with a premium feel, sturdy materials, and excellent ergonomics that make it stand out among handheld gaming PCs. Running SteamOS, it delivers a clean, console-like interface with great performance and compatibility for most games, giving it a strong plug-and-play appeal. However, the one drawback is that installing Windows requires firmware changes before drivers can be applied, making the process unnecessarily complicated for users who want dual-boot flexibility. Despite this, the Legion Go S remains a well-engineered and versatile gaming handheld.

The Legion Go S on sale is the best deal anyone could find on the market as of right now, beating even the steam deck in terms of value. The 32GB of ram paired with Steam OS and the Z1 extreme make it a force to be reckoned with. This handheld can pretty much handle any game you throw at it (excluding anti-cheat games). The 32GB of ram allows you to push higher textures on games that wouldn’t be possible on other handhelds, and pair that with Steam OS which manages its ram very efficiently, you could potentially have a much clearer and better viewing experience compared to other Z1 extreme handhelds. The chip on this device has been proven to be an extremely successful powerhouse too, as it can run many AAA titles fairly well. The screen is good on this device, being an 8 inch IPS panel with VRR it is honestly the best choice for a device like this. Just keep in mind the battery on this device isn’t the best, as it’s only 55.5Wh, meaning you’ll reasonably only get around 2 hours of battery life, maybe 2.5 hours if you optimize it right. Overall though, this device is easily recommendable for the ease of use, screen, chip, ram, and ergonomics.

Very first handheld pc that I owned, first I was undecided between this legion go s z1 extreme or the steam deck oled some people say steam is still the best but can't run new and more demanding games so I have decided on buying this one also upgraded the ssd from 1tb to 4tb bought same time here at best buy samsung 990 pro both works perfectly and no complains, never been very happy with my purchase

Very happy with my beautiful console, it is very powerful and fast to play

Very nice and more powerful than my gaming laptop even tho i have a nice desktop now, but I enjoy laying in bed after work and play the same game that I usually play on my desktop IN BED, UNDER THE AC. My wife loves it because I can stay next to her while im gaming lol Under steamOS everything is smooth, and I can also play on desktop platform, Im running battlenet on mine and plays with no issue. Very good

Love the steam os model and great way to get into pc gaming and steam for those without a pc and excellent complimentary device if you do. Go for the more powerful version if you can.

I’ve been putting in a lot of hours with the Lenovo Legion Go S running SteamOS, and here’s the bottom line: it’s a beast of a handheld, but it’s not perfect. I mainly played Days Gone, Warframe, World of Tanks, Asphalt Legends, and even some time-killer games like Tap Ninja. For lighter games like Asphalt and Tap Ninja, the Legion Go S barely breaks a sweat — smooth, fast, and easy on the battery. Warframe and World of Tanks both ran great, with solid frame rates and no real issues. Days Gone, being more demanding, needed some tweaking to hit a stable frame rate, but once dialed in it was very playable and looked impressive on the 8-inch 120Hz screen. The build feels solid in the hands, the screen is sharp and responsive, and the controls are comfortable enough for long sessions. SteamOS keeps things simple — most of my library worked right out of the box without the bloat you get on Windows handhelds. Now the trade-offs: the battery life is short if you’re playing anything heavy (1–2 hours max unless you lower settings), and the fan can get loud when pushing performance. The trackpad is basically useless, so don’t count on it. And yes, it’s on the heavier side — after a while you feel it. Overall, if you want a handheld that can handle AAA games like Days Gone but also crush free-to-play titles like Warframe or World of Tanks, the Legion Go S delivers. Just know you’ll need to keep a charger handy. For me, it’s worth it — I’ve sunk plenty of hours into it already, and it’s earned its spot as my go-to gaming device.

Superb! I bought this in lieu of the new Legion Go 2 and I don’t regret it whatsoever. 10/10 would recommend. My only relatively caveat is that if you want the MOST 100% POWER PREFORMANCE out of it is that you need it plugged into the wall or battery pack.

I had a Steam Deck OLED for a while before I picked up the Go S on a great sale (plus open box). I haven’t found myself picking it up much over the Deck. Sure, it could potentially have greater performance but that’s only when you keep it plugged in or run it at such a power that the battery only lasts about 1.5-2hrs. Limiting power under 20w really hinders performance. For example, running games like Hades 2 just SIPS power on the Deck OLED, providing up to like 6hrs of battery life, at 90fps. But the Go S has to run at almost twice the TDP and gets up to 3.5hrs of battery life. Reducing the TDP of the Go S so that the total power draw matches the Deck, for equal battery life, tanks the fps to 45. Even at 800p. Streaming with Moonlight is the same deal…Go S requires more power leading to less battery life. And when limiting TDP to help, input latency increases a TON. Comfort for me, the Deck wins. The Go S controller is too bulbous at the bottom, too tall, and then paired with the more “inward” positioned top buttons makes it much more uncomfortable. Vibration quality - the Deck wins. The Go S vibration can sometimes sound and feel like your first Android phone’s vibration. There’s no nuance to it to provide a greater sensation of immersion. Certain actions in some games don’t even produce any vibrations on the Go S that are present on the Deck. The vibrations on the Go S are loud. Buzzy. Speakers - I don’t know. About the same. Maybe slightly less bass on the Go S. Screen - there’s no comparing an OLED to this IPS. Play a game like Hades 2 or Deadzone Rogue and you can CLEARLY see the difference. The Go S does not get close. To be expected. Where the Go S does win is the VRR. Even on the Go S, the VRR is needed and a welcome addition. Because both handhelds do have moments where they will drop frames. You don’t notice it as bad on the Go S thanks to VRR keeping it relatively smooth (not “60fps” smooth but better than when the Deck drops frames). Picture 1 (blue benchmark screen) - Immortals Fenyx Rising at 1200p Go S vs 800p Deck OLED (medium preset) - Go S is at 33w TDP (absolute max power….loud fan action) Picture 2 same settings and config as above. Showing a large overview of an open world game. Picture 3 (Hades 2 at the cooking pot) - both locked to 60fps = 7.7w total power on Deck OLED; 15.6w total power on Go S (balanced mode) Picture 4 - Hades 2 again, this time showing when TDP is lowered on the Go S to try to match Deck total power draw, fps tanks to 45. Picture 5 - Stray at 800p on both devices. Go S running full tilt (39.7w total draw) gets 51fps vs Deck’s 36. Picture 6 - Stray at 800p with Go S in balanced mode gets the same fps as the Deck.

Amazing product...I was going to originally get a steam deck OLED or Xbox Rog Ally X but ultimately chose the Legion and i have not been disappointed. Worth EVERY penny!

Only thing that could make this better is if it had an OLED screen, but the size and refresh rate make up for it! SteamOS is GOAT! Can be used in Desktop Mode.

An amazing deal I found on Black Friday, and it has been worth every penny. This handheld is highly recommended — the screen is absolutely spectacular.

I’ve been really enjoying the Lenovo Legion Go S so far. The performance is great and games run smooth without any major lag or stuttering. The battery life is better than I expected for a handheld, and I can play for a good amount of time without constantly worrying about charging. It’s also very comfortable to hold. the design feels ergonomic and my hands don’t get tired even during longer gaming sessions. Overall, it’s a solid handheld and definitely worth it if you want good performance, decent battery life, and comfort.

Steam Deck 2.0! The added ram and horsepower added to this handheld makes it a beast to play any game on! I’ve challenged it with last of us, avatar, and many other demanding games to be delightfully surprised of how well it looks and the FPS it’s plays at. This will last quite a long time as long as you aren’t chomping at the bit to get every new pc handheld that only slightly upgrade certain components.

New to handheld gaming pc world. Got the steam version of the LeGo and been pretty good handheld so far. I like to lay in bed and chill with it at night before going to sleep. Main thing to watch out for is to make sure the games are compatible with the built in controller ( I purchased the prince of Persia trilogy and can only be played thru mouse and keyboard). Other than that pretty happy with it.

This Legion Go S was planned to be my handheld emulation machine. But now its my go-to for everything. The Z1 extreme chip can still power modern games, and if you lower the TDP you can get 6+ hours for emulation. So comfortable to hold, too. The screen is nice and big, even though it’s not OLED, its still gorgeous.