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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:
    Overall performance, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth 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.

    This will be my 2nd purchase. This one for my girlfriend. It's very good. Screen is awesome and so is the performance. The battery life is good for me since I have to kids.I have no complaints.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Machine.

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

    Works great for steam games and emulation. Loved the comfortable grip, everything felt solid. Only problem is the touchpad, however, navigating desktop mode using the sticks wasn’t bad at all.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great device

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

    Love this device! Having my steam libary portable for when I travel is super convenient. The only down side is the battery drains pretty fast. Depending on the game I usually can get between 2 - 3 hours of gaming.

    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:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    First gaming handheld and best choice for me

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

    Loud fan during high stress gaming. Very comfortable in my hands and plays most everything I need to play thru Steam OS. Just wish it had more options for silicone grip covers and cases for storage of all items not just handheld.

    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:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing product

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

    Really great product, performs greatly with all the games I run with it. Battery could use some work but overall, its amazing

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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

    Me and my daughter love how simple it is (she is autistic and had no issues navigating steam os on the first day). This is much better than a switch 2 and games are like 1/5 the price. We use it docked to the tv often. I also have the legion go s with the z1e. I love how portable it is while still working great hooked up to a tv/monitor. If I spend another $600-$800 for an egpu this will have great preformnce in line with many current $1500 prebuilds, maybe even a little better. And then I still have the option to take it portably where ever I want. I feel this is a good otion over buying a gaming pc.

    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:
    Screen quality, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome system

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

    Got this for my son for Christmas he wanted the steam deck but this is a lot better, bigger screen and more storage. He loves it! His best Xmas so far he’s 12!!! His words!! So I’ll take that as a win!!

    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, Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good for playing games

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

    i love my legion go alot and it works realy well and as someone with a huge steam library its nice to have a system that is made to for that and the base storage is very good too im glad i got 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 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, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing game play

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

    Love this device, its so fun to use and what makes this even better is that i can take it on the go with me !!! i can also use the games that i have on my legion gaing laptop on the legion go device!

    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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loveeeee

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

    I love my legion go! Battery life still has a ways to go in handheld gaming but if you don’t mind shorter playing time/ being plugged in while playing it’s definitely worth it!! Everything else about it is amazing.

    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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic handheld

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

    This handheld is fantastic! The “Steam Deck 1.5” has a really good Steam OS. The 8-inch screen is incredible. The speakers aren’t as impressive as the Ally’s, but they’re still enough for daily use. Overall, it’s an excellent handheld. I recommend choosing the Z1 Extreme version instead.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Fanghao,

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

      We are pleased to read that your experience with this Legion Go S has been fantastic.

      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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Steamos 4 the win

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

    Steamos was suck an awesome operating system to put onto a handheld device, it ran all my games atleast at 30-50fps on balanced mode performance mode worked really well too probably added 10-15fps but it did drain the battery quicker I mostly played with it plugged in but if your not then I suggest being prepared for it to last 2.5 hours most likely.

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

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

      We are glad to read that the Legion Go S has been awesome 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 Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good handheld gaming for travel

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

    It is lighter, bigger screen & battery is better than the old version. Steam os is also a good experience to enjoy the game. I will recommend it to my friends.

    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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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

    So nice to have all my games on the go even my xbox game pass battery life could be better but you could always say that

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

      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 would love to recommend actions you can take to improve battery life.

      Firstly, we recommend running and installing all available drivers updates through Legion Space, these updates are crucial to the device’s health and can adjust 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 rocket ship, from here you can adjust the performance mode. We recommend using Quiet Mode which will increase battery life and reduce fan noise.

      Please reach out to us through the Q & A section of this product page if you have any questions or need any assistance.

      Best wishes,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Screen quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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 machine! the screen is beautiful, its easy to navigate, downloads games pretty quick. Overall I definitely recommend this.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    This product does exactly what it’s supposed to do, and it does it well. The build quality feels premium, the performance meets expectations, and the setup was simple and intuitive. It’s a smart investment for anyone looking for reliability and solid return on spend. I’d recommend this to anyone in the market for a dependable, well-designed piece of tech.

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

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to hear that this Legion Go S meets your expectations and that it works well for you.

      Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system so far

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

    Bought as a gift for my son. He wanted a portable gaming system instead of lugging around his laptop on the go. Graphics are great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Steamdeck 1.5

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

    If you want a handheld that feels like a gaming console — quick on/off, direct access to games, better performance and battery life than Windows on the same hardware — SteamOS is a huge upside for the Legion Go S. However — and I’ll be honest — it’s not all sunshine and rainbows (and no one said it was). SteamOS still has compatibility warts with some games that depend on Windows-only tech like certain anti-cheat systems, but that’s more a limitation of Linux/Proton than Lenovo

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

    Exceeded Expectations

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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. Would highly recommend you spend time optimizing performance and look into apps such as Lossless FrameGen to help with the experience. While Steam OS is better than Windows, these still take some tinkering. I have a really nice desktop set-up and spend a lot of time chasing frame rates with my hardware there so I was a bit nervous using this device. Honestly, this was exactly the device I needed and reminded me of the fun in gaming and that its not just about the little FPS number in the corner or whether I have the deepest deep blacks on an oled screen. Being able to be lazy on the couch, game to and from work on the train, game on flights, game in the same room my kids are watching tv, etc has beem awesome. Sure its not going to run Crimson Desert well (natively, for now, but you can SteamLink this!), but I just played the entirety of Resident Evil Requiem natively on this thing with zero issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Blockbuster44-

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled 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 page if you have any questions or need any assistance.

      Best wishes,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Screen quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Replaced Steam Deck

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

    Purchased for my wife to replace her Steam Deck. Device has a great screen and she loves the look and the feel of the buttons far more than she did the Steam Deck. Games run smooth and she is really enjoying it so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Gregory,

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

      We are glad to read that your wife is really enjoying her Legion Go S so far.

      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 Lenovo