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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 368 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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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
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Actually works!

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

    I wish battery life was a little better, but it beats my expectations for performance

    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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Condition Open Box Deal

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

    I love my legion go it’s one of the best gaming handhelds I’ve ever played, it’s not very complicated to use and I can play practically any game I want to some games just need to be in performance mode. All around it’s an amazing gaming device, only downside is the battery life but that’s very dependent on the type of games you play I would definitely recommend it if you’re looking to play games on the go

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SteamOs i love it

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

    Honestly, I was a bit skeptical about the product because I had the first-generation Legion Go and ended up returning it—playing on Windows was terrible, and the controllers were awful for shooters. But I have to say, this product is completely different. The hardware feels like a huge upgrade, and with SteamOS, it's incredible—games run as if you're playing on a console, not a PC. I highly, highly recommend it. Plus, you can play on Xbox Cloud Gaming too.

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

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

      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 assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for your Buck

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

    The Legion Go S is a whole lot of party packed into a small package. As someone who is new to handhelds, and PC gaming as a whole, I was skeptical of this little machine upon purchase. What I found, however, was a whole new world at my fingertips. The SteamOS interface is not only user friendly, but extremely intuitive and responsive from the second you boot the Legion Go up. It was incredibly easy to download games and play them off rip. The device itself is comfortable to hold and play for hours. The only downside is battery life, which varies from game to game. The best performance comes from Indie titles/platformers. With countless optimization settings and the entire steam library at your fingertips, the Legion Go S is where you’re going to find the most bang for your buck.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    This is the perfect that i own. It is super fast and powerful, and with steam OS, it rocks. The screen is bigger than the ally x, and it is about the same price, and i love the controller. The triggers are adjustable, but the buttons are a little loud. This makes it hard to game in bed with a loved one next to me. I know there are talks the new z2 extreme launching this year, but they are just talks. I dont want to wait for a few months and then deal with the problems of a new chip. This is the perfect device and it is available now. I recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Sqork53,

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

      We are glad to read that the Legion Go S is perfect 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:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing system!

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

    Amazing system. Ensure you review battery usage and optimize settings. Not many covers and protectors for system so make sure to stay away from toddlers and pets. Has PC mode and Game mode. Very smooth gaming and can virtual play some games that wouldn't work great downloaded.

    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:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great SteamOS Handheld

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

    Great device when you can get it on sale. Steam os is an easy to use operating system that elevates this handheld. Only complaint is the fan can be a bit loud for my liking.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable, not so powerful, large screen

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

    Great device. Always loved steamOS. Glad to see it on a legion go S device. The screen looks gorgeous. But I would recommend pairing it with Z1 extreme as Z2 go is weak for a 1200p display, even with some indie games. Also, if you have small hands, be mindful, it’s too big! The weight is surprisingly very evenly distributed and well balanced, so you won’t feel it at all!

    No, I would not 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 Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Look great and feels great but underperforms…

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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.

    The Legion Go S SteamOS Z2 Go version kinda makes this variant viable but it still falls short. It looks great and feels great in the hand except the shoudker and trigger buttons which are a bif weird feeling. SteamOS is kinda good on this but still has some issue and bugs on these other handhelds. But most improtantly the battery is still too small and mediocre in comparison to the Ally X as well as the Z2 Go performance being a little lackluster.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great device!

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

    I really enjoyed this device. It runs game smoothly boots up quickly and love the steam OS. It is a little loud like both people have said and the battery does drain somewhat quickly with high-performance games but overall really enjoy this very portable device.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome handheld

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

    Better than steam deck, very fast powerful and screen is nice

    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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Legion Go S with steam OS is outstanding

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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.

    This thing is just amazing. Beautiful design and it is comfortable in the hands. The 8 inch display is stunning ( even though it should have been an OLED. it can handle everything I have thrown at it. Would definitely recommend unless you are playing games with anti cheat.

    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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Legion go S Z2

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

    I want to start with i love everything about the Legion go S Z2 i know there is another version the Z1 Extreme but i already have a PC and didn't think it'd be necessary but i love that am able to play my games in the couch or even in the bed ir any where honestly. Yes battery might not be the best but for my casual daily use it's perfect. It's a little bit heavy but you get used to it very quick. Overall it's great especially emulating games.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great but runs hot

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

    Love this thing. Have to play with volume up as fans are busy working in high intensity games like God of War at max settings. Also careful to fully shut off prior to putting in case as mine turned on mid travel and extremely overheated as there was no air flow in the case

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

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your feedback with us. We are excited to hear that you are enjoying the Legion Go S. We aim to provide excellent user experience for our products, and we would love to recommend a few actions you can take to improve your experience.

      Firstly, the Legion Go comes with the ability to change performance profiles based on the user's needs. To start press the hexagonal Options key located on the right controller, then select the Performance tab indicated by the gauge symbol, under the Thermal Mode section you can change the Legion Go S into performance mode to enhance your gaming experience. You can also change the Fan speed to Smart which will reduce fan noise from the Legion Go.

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

      Best wishes,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what I was expecting!!

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

    It’s literally like a handheld computer in your hands. My steamOS has a desktop version so I can surf the internet and jump back onto steam and play any game that steam can offer. If you’re looking for a great present for a young gamer, look no 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:
    Comfort, Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    It's comfortable, it can play some pretty good games and, it's just good to take when traveling

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

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

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love it

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

    I love this. I used it all the time and i'm able to connect it to a monitor. works great and a great library of games to play on steam

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super Handheld

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

    My daughter lived this handheld. Instead of paying a retro psp vita more than half cash or zelle buy this brand new monster with 12 months payment option you will never regret buying it

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

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that your daughter loves 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 Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good first handheld

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

    Lighter weight than I thought Initially. Battery life doesn’t last very long as expected when playing games like RDR2 and Cyber punk but otherwise does well. I’m surprised at the performance it’s really good for the price

    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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just buy it!

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

    I love this thing. It's not the most powerful handheld on the market but it definitely gets the just done. Replacing Windows with SteamOS is just a bonus

    I would recommend this to a friend