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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 368 reviews

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89%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise the Legion Go S 8" for its overall performance and impressive screen quality. Its portability and comfortable design are also appreciated. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the battery life, and noise level. Some customers also feel that the device is heavy.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Overall performance, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game Changer

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

    As a PC gamer, I was looking for a handheld that allowed me to havcr comfort and performance to allow me to play games on the go. Comparing this to other handhelds for the price; this product is game changing. A 8” IPS screen at 120 hertz refresh rate makes for gaming that feels and performs like a pc. Anyone seeking a handheld, there is no need to look further.

    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
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Handheld PC

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

    Great Handheld PC - Perfect for a first time PC user with SteamOS. Great controls and screen with pretty good performance overall. Only (slight) downside is battery life but that all depends on what you’re running or playing. All in all, great purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Worth the money! Excellent performance. And I can do must things that you can on the Windows version of this system. Just better all performance all around compared to the windows variant. Can handle triple A titles with ease. The only flaw of this system is the battery life. It's hilariously bad if I'm being honest. You get an hour AT MOST if your lucky. Playing demanding titles I'd say you have about 45 min. So it would behoove you to invest in a portable laptop battery charger. One that has 65 watt charging. Do not cheap out when buying them. And don't by a rinkydink no name brand. Stick to what I've seen from the recommended. Ones like the Anker 737 24000mah power Bank or the Ugreen Nexode 25000mah power Bank. Best time is to catch them on sale during Black Friday or Prime day for around $70. You're gonna need it. Prob the most important accessory for these devices outside of screen protectors and cases.

    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:
    Game compatibility

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great For Older & Indie Games

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

    It’s a very nice hand held gaming device! I like the setup better than the Steam Deck oled. For around the same price point (on sale) it performs a little better better than the Steam Deck and I don’t think its lack of an oled hurts this thing at all. Overall works well with older games hitting 60+fps with newer ones around 30-40fps. Overall excellent for older games and playable for some newer ones. Just don’t expect new AAA games to run well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love my new device

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

    I absolutely love my legion go s! I wanted a device that allowed me additional features and games without the hefty price of building a PC. This definitely does it for me. It can be a little loud and have a not so great battery life which is why I have it 4 stars. But you have to remember this is operating completely different then a standard hand held console. I always keep mine docked anyway

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Screen quality, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best handheld out.

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

    Awesome handheld. Nice screen feels great fast and decent storage. Great price and looks amazing.

    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 Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Legion GO S is a great gaming handheld

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

    Bought openbox and my device arrived in excellent condition I also own an OLED Steam Deck also which I am very happy with the Legion Go S with Steam OS is even better in terms of Performance. It is a great alternative to the Stean Deck, its a bigger device but comfortable to hold ergonomically and the 8 inch 1080p screen is exceptional almost a vibrant as the Steam Decks OLED screen

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Boyfriend’s XMAS Gift

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    purchased the Lenovo Legion from Best Buy as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend, and it was an absolute hit. The performance is incredible — fast, smooth, and perfect for gaming and everyday use. The build quality feels premium, the display is beautiful, and it handles everything effortlessly. Best Buy made the whole process easy with great availability and pickup. Couldn’t be happier 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 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 Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product for gaming on the go.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great product. The screen is large and the controls work great. The number of Steam games you can play is pretty good, but will not play all. The ability to switch to linux desktop is nice for modding. The only drawback, if you run a graphic intensive game, the battery does not last long. If you run small games the battery is ok.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than a Steam deck oled

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

    Excelent handheld gaming device, better than a switch 2, rog alloy x or even the steam deck oled, is not heavy, the screen is big enough for me, can run last gen games at 60 fps without any issues, more modern games can run at 30 fps not a big problem for me, if you are looking for a gaming handheld device you can’t go wrong with this one!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    solid grab if its on sale

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

    very good value for the price I got it at, it's been really nice for playing on the go. The fans are a bit loud, but I don't tend to actually notice much when I'm playing. the tiny trackpad leaves a lot to be desired, its just too small for me to be able to use effectively. i wouldn't recommend it at full price though, there's just better alternatives.

    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 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 Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Game compatibility, Noise level

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Alot of games on steams not compatible

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

    Get the windows version ! I had to return the handheld because it lacked support on certain steam games . The battery percentage dropped super fast , the device fans make alot of noise . 3/5 stars for me .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo Legion and for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that you ended up with the wrong fit. It's good to know that the Legion Go S alternate configuration is working well for you.

      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, as your satisfaction is important to us.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

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

    Great machine for portable gaming. Graphics are good and Steam OS is awesome. Only drawback would be short battery life when playing demanding Games. otherwise great product. Also, Micro SD is great option for expanding memory.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but somewhat loud & terrible battery life

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

    I bought this to replace my clunky gaming laptop that is too heavy to take anywhere with me. I play mostly light to mid-level games on Steam, so I figured this would be just as good as my laptop. The gameplay on this is fantastic! Great graphics, no lag experienced. My only cons for this device are: 1. The fan noise 2. The battery 3. The price When playing most mid-level games (I don’t play anything super intense), the fan blows out the top of the device and it is much louder than any laptop fan I’ve ever experienced. It might not be a problem for most gamers, but if you’re like me and bought this so you could play games in public and on the go, it might draw some attention when you first start playing. The battery life is pretty poor. I can usually get about an hour of continuous gameplay on one charge before it dies. I don’t mind too much bringing the charger with me when I go places, but it wouldn’t be ideal for long car rides or anything like that. I understand that this is on the cheaper end of this sort of product, but I still think it’s too expensive. I bought my original gaming laptop for just a tiny bit more than this device costs, and I feel like the laptop has a lot more use outside of gaming. This is purely a gaming console. I wish the price was more comparable to something like a Nintendo switch or an Xbox. Overall, I have used the heck out of this thing and I do love it! Just with a few little caveats.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great screen, smooth, awesome first impression

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just got the Lenovo Legion Go (Z2, 16GB/512GB) and haven’t had much time to really dive into gaming yet, but first impressions are awesome. The screen looks great, performance feels smooth, and the whole device just feels built for comfortable gaming. So far, I’m really impressed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Handheld

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

    For my first PC handheld this really proves it’s worth. The convenience of a handheld like the switch with the power of at least a PS4/Xbox One. Loving the Steam OS, its the next best thing to a Steamdeck

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Alternative to the Steam Deck

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

    This has been an AMAZING purchase! It’s very easy to set up and play, the battery life is good, and the screen is beautiful for an LCD panel. The weight is a lift hefty but when playing on a table or some pillows around my arms I can’t complain. My only gripe is that the RGB lights turned off after the initial update with no way of turning it back on within the system settings. I found a YouTube video on how to turn it back on, but I am a little lazy. So I’m just waiting for this issue to resolve itself with a system update. I’m hoping Lenovo/Steam gets this fixed soon! It’s not crucial to the overall experience but for what I paid, I want everything to work!

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

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

      We are glad to happy that your experience with this Legion Go S has been amazing.

      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

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good overall, but some dealbreakers!

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

    I just returned the Z2 Go version of this handheld. While SteamOS on it was cool, there so many rough edge in the experience. Sound glitches, battery draining faster than it can be charged while plugged it. Even just sitting there idol, it appeared to be draining pretty fast. There was also a lot of control latency that just ruins fast action games. I also don't like the placement of the start/select near the menu buttons. Kept pressing the wrong ones. These issues were dealbreakers for me. This was a shame as I loved most everything else about it. I had a G1 SteamDeck and those issues weren't present.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey CTran,

      Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you returned the Legion Go S. We appreciate your comments regarding the software troubles and design/layout of the system. These comments will be noted for investigation and potential future improvements.

      In the future, we hope that you consider contacting us for assistance so that we may improve your experience, along with giving the Legion Go assortment of products another chance.

      Best regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great handheld

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

    SteamOS does a lot for this thing, ease of use is great. I did buy the cheaper model, so the only case in which I would return it would be to upgrade to the z1 extreme chip, 1tb model. My biggest gripe is the battery life, any demanding games won’t net me more than an hour and a half without being plugged in.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi SeanG-

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the user-friendly design of the Legion Go S. We aim to offer great user experience, and we would like to recommend a few actions to help improve your experience.

      Firstly, we recommend running and installing all available drivers updates through Legion Space, these updates are crucial to the device’s health and power regulation leading to improved battery life. To check for updates within Legion Space begin by launching the application, then click "Disks and Drivers" located at the bottom of the display, then select "Check for Updates".

      The Legion Go S can also adjust the active performance profile and fan speed of the device based on your needs. To start press the hexagonal options key located on the right controller, then select the performance tab represented by the gauge symbol, from here you can adjust the performance mode that is best suited for you. We recommend Quiet Mode which will enhance battery life and reduce fan noise.

      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 Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing portable handheld..

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

    This works everywhere and runs smooth. It's like a carry on computer but in holding version. The air runs through behind making the game not laggy and super smooth!! Got this for my boyfriend during sale and he loved it so much.

    I would recommend this to a friend