Customer Ratings & Reviews

Pretty convenient, replaced my steam deck after it broke down, satisfied

Love it use it to play steam . Very big and comfortable big screen and saves a lot of battery.

Nice ergonomics , but overall its not better than a steam deck oled. For the price , it should have 1tb of storage or either an oled screen. Also it can't dual-boot into batocera.

With steamOS, 32GB RAM and 1TB storage it’s a huge upgrade coming from steam deck LCD. Plus that 8 inch 1200p VRR screen and hall effects buttons and sticks is a huge plus. I can ran games on a higher settings and still enjoy high FPS.

Amazing handheld i wanted something with a little more power than my steam deck and it is worth every penny

Such an icnredible handheld. Steam OS is an incredible software and the many indie games and some triple A games run beautifully. Would 100% recommend to anybody who wants to play their steam games portable or while layujg in bed at night.

If you already have a gaming PC I think that this will only frustrate you. Even in performance mode with frame gen this thing struggles to hit 60 fps in a lot of games. I mainly stuck to smaller 'indie' style games like subnautica or outer wilds because they were the most playable. Even older games like shadow of Mordor just didn't run right. And then some just didn't work at all. Famously dying light and no man's sky just don't work. No man's sky either flashes violently or simply does not open. I spent hours trying to figure out different workarounds to even get several games to launch. And even when they did launch the performance was just not good. If I want a small handheld on a flight I'm just going to use my switch at this point.

it was okay, only if you use steam.. i use cloud gaming so it wasn’t for me.

Thank you for the best service im very enjoying my game I purchased from Best Buy thanks

Design & Comfort Feels very comfortable to hold for long gaming sessions. Solid build, with good buttons, triggers, and thumbsticks. Screen Big 8-inch display, very sharp and colorful. 120Hz refresh rate makes games look smooth. Performance Runs most modern games well, similar to the Steam Deck. Some games run faster than Steam Deck, but not always. Can get hot and noisy when playing heavy games. Battery Life About 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the game. Not the best for long trips without charging. Software Windows version is a bit clunky and not very user-friendly on a small screen. The SteamOS version is smoother and feels better for gaming. Price Around $600 (Windows version). Some think it’s a little expensive for what it offers. Pros Super comfortable design Bright, smooth display Strong controls (great triggers, sticks, buttons) Good game performance Cons Windows version feels awkward to use Gets hot and loud Short battery life Pricey compared to Steam Deck Bottom Line: The Legion Go S is one of the most comfortable handheld gaming PCs with a fantastic screen. It’s powerful enough for modern games, but the Windows version isn’t as smooth to use. If you can, go for the SteamOS version, which is better optimized for gaming.

​Whoa, I got this Lenovo Legion Go S and it is awesome. I thought my Switch was cool, but this is like a super-computer for your hands. It's way, way, way more powerful. ​What I love: ​THE SCREEN! It's REALLY big (8 inches!) and everything is so smooth it looks fake. They said it's 120Hz and it just means no lag, just zoom zoom when I play. ​IT'S SO FAST. It has a Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip and 32GB of RAM. I don't know exactly what all that tech stuff means, but I can tell you it's crazy fast. It plays all my big PC games from Steam perfectly. ​SO MUCH SPACE. It comes with 1TB! I've downloaded a ton of games and still have lots of room. ​Easy to use. You just log into SteamOS and bam, all your games are right there. ​What's not so perfect: ​The battery... With this giant bright screen and being so fast, the battery does go byyye-byyye pretty fast when I'm playing a big game. I have to keep it plugged in a lot, which is kind of a bummer. ​The price. It costs $899.99. That is... a lot of money. It was more than a PS5! You have to really want it. ​So, should you get it? ​YES! If you want the ultimate handheld that can play everything and has the best, coolest-looking screen, this thing is a monster. It's so cool. I love it!

I've been using this for about a month now and I'm very happy with it. I am not a serious gamer, mostly emulator play and a few older console games. I travel a lot, however, so for casual gaming to pass the time, this is perfect. I gave it 4 stars, however, because the battery life is definitely noticeable. I may get an hour of playing games like Far Cry 3 and Trials Fusion before I have to plug in. That being said, the screen is gorgeous, the ergonmics fit my larger hands beautifully and I dont notice the weight at all even though it is heavier than competitors like the Steam Deck. SteamOS runs perfectly as well.

The Big, Comfortable Screen (Pro) "Good big screen" highlights one of the device's greatest strengths. The larger display of the Legion Go is a significant advantage, providing a more immersive and comfortable viewing experience compared to smaller handhelds. This is a primary draw for many gamers. Ergonomics and Feel (Pro) The "comfortable handle" is also a crucial positive, suggesting that despite its larger size, Lenovo has maintained a comfortable grip for extended gaming sessions. This directly addresses one of the most important aspects of a handheld device. Performance and Power (Major Pro) • Stalker: Call of Pripyat Performance: Achieving 70+ FPS on high settings in an enhanced edition of a game like Stalker: Call of Pripyat is an excellent result. This demonstrates the superior raw power of the Legion Go's AMD Z1 Extreme or Z2 Go APU, especially when paired with the optimized SteamOS. • Adjustable TDP to 40W (Maximum Performance): The ability to adjust the Thermal Design Power (TDP) up to 40W while connected to the charger is a game-changer. This unlocked power ceiling allows the device to transform into a much more powerful system when docked or near an outlet, giving it a significant performance edge over handhelds limited to lower wattages. This feature directly enables the high framerates you observed. Acoustics (Con) • "A bit noisy on the performance mode": This is a common trade-off for high-performance handhelds. Pushing the TDP to 40W generates considerable heat, requiring the fans to spin rapidly. While it's necessary to maintain those high frame rates, the increased noise level is the price of admission for maximum performance. This may necessitate using headphones for a less distracting experience. Final Verdict The Lenovo Legion Go with the Steam version appears to be an excellent, high-performance choice for the serious handheld gamer. Its combination of a large, comfortable chassis, an excellent screen, and the ability to unlock up to 40W of TDP makes it a powerhouse capable of pushing frame rates well beyond its competitors in many titles.

I got the Legion Go S Z2Go on an open box deal in-store at Best Buy. Despite lots of talk about the processor and RAM, I have found that the Z2Go has run anything I have thrown at it with zero tinkering. I’m not especially picky about frame rates, but I haven’t noticed any huge lag or frame drops so far. The large screen is amazing and I love being able to game on my couch while I watch tv or relax in the evening. There are a few games that were tricky to run with native controller settings, but Steam is upfront about the playability of games in their store description. Battery life is variable - I can get a few hours with smaller games like Brotato or Dome Keeper, but it definitely is limited with more graphic intensive titles. Also, the fan does make some noise when downloading games or updates but I don’t really notice it when I anm just playing a game. Overall I am extremely pleased with this purchase and would recommend to anyone.

great portable device, excellent performance for an handheld, nice controls but having a pretty short battery playtime still would recommend tho.

I used to have a steam deck and I think this device is better. The performance is slightly better, the screen is beautiful, and it is very comfortable. People complain about battery life but I think it is just as good as these kinds of handhelds can get. It’s life depends on the game you are playing.

I've have my Go S for about 4 months now, and I regret nothing about the purchase. I had been deciding between this and the Steam Deck OLED, went with this because of the larger screen size and super glad that I did. The battery life is less than ideal, which is really the only con for me. It performs super well, much better than I anticipated. The fan is quiet but is running a good bit of the time, though the device has never even gotten warm nevermind hot. Steam loads just as it would on Deck, and run seamlessly. I haven't done much in the way of emulation but do have EmmuDecky and it works great with this device and allows you a few more customizations than Legion gave us. If you're debating between this and Steam Deck OLED, (yeah I know this is more money, but hear me out) you'll get a larger screen and a better display, which is some kind of sourcery given that it's not an OLED display. The hit you'll take is battery life, so I guess it depends on what games you're and where you plan on playing the most. For me it's a bit of a built in timer getting me to take a break for a bit. Fully charges from less than 10% in about 50 minutes. Definitely recommned to any casual gamer; especially if you're looking to pop on your Steam library for a play sesh.

Great handheld for gaming on the go. The screen looks amazing and games run smoothly. Battery life isn’t the best with heavy games, but overall it’s fun, comfortable, and worth it.

I think the legion go S with the Z2GO CPU has the best balance of functionality comfort and price of the gaming handhelds released this year. It runs steam so for people coming from consoles, you get the ease of use of not having to deal with windows which is terrible on handhelds. Performance wise I have been using it this way to manage battery life, If I am not plugged in I use the "balanced profile" to keep it at 15Watts and I get 2,5 Hours of play time. If I need more performance I switch it to 30 Watts in the performance profile and plugged in. The performance of the chip is very good and I have been able to run fairly recent games well by tuning the settings. In the end it is up to the user to decide between performance and battery life.

I play mostly cozy games, but I am able to play persona 3 reload on this system on low power mode and get almost 50 FPS. Balanced mode gets over 50FPS. The battery is decent if playing mostly in balanced or low power mode. Tomb raider playing over 50 fps in low power mode. Love this device and fighting to keep it away from my kids. I reach for this more than my Switch 2. Wait for a sale then buy it. If cozy games or not your jam them pay a bit more for the better hardware. In hand feel is comfortable. Only drawback for me is the sound; could be better. but use headphones and you're good.