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Lenovo - Legion Go 8.8" 144Hz WQXGA Gaming Handheld - AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme - 16GB with 512 GB SSD - Shadow Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(405 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 405 reviews
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95%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Lenovo - Legion Go 8.8" 144Hz WQXGA Gaming Handheld - AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme - 16GB with 512 GB SSD - Shadow Black
Posted by: Prince Redsands
from Clermont, Florida
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works as a computer running windows 11 and also as a mobile Xbox station with most games running at great frame rates and resolution. It can get on regular websites like a laptop. Nice design with detachable controllers like a Nintendo switch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: karsa
from San Diego, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the big screen! Bigger screen is the king and is necessary for play PC game.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Customer Rating
5
Not exactly perfect, but then again, what is?
on September 16, 2024
Posted by: Garret Ambrosio
from Fairfield, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Not perfect, but then again, what is? It seems the handheld gaming platform is the new space for companies to battle. Early pioneers are the Steamdeck with their new OLED offerings, Asus with the ROG Ally X, and of course; the Lenovo Legion Go.
The Ryzen Extreme platform does well in playing many of the AAA titles available. The price is decent, when you can get it on sale, it is even better. I recommend not worrying too much about the initial drive capacity, unless you have the extra cash and/or the 1TB is on sale. You can easily pick up a 2TB 2230 (this uses the less common 2242 size NVME SSD Mkey drives) with speeds up 4x4 Gen (7000MB/s) supported, a quick trial ware drive cloner, and the adaptor for 2230 to 2242, and about 30 mins, including the time to clone the drive and you can have a 2TB gaming machine. Invest about $700 and you can have a EGPU to get the Legion Go to high resolution and high frame rate for AAA titles like Black Myth Wukong.
Pros: Very versatile. 8.8” screen destroys even the OLED offerings from Valve. Windows 11 makes the OS familiar. Very little bloatware installed. Games work well with tweaking and tuning out of the box, Legion Space as the launcher and control software has finally been updated to be usable. Can also be used to get some work done, if you like. Paired with a EGPU, Keyboard and Mouse, a monitor, this can replace a work laptop. WIFI 6E has excellent connection and speeds (downloaded my Steam titles at over 1Gb/s ). FPS mode or the use of the detachable controllers as a mouse is a unique and innovative experience when playing FIrst Person Shooters.
Cons: Battery life at 49.5mah is barely acceptable, on passionate gaming sessions, expect to plug in or use a battery pack that will have PD capabilities of at least 65 watts. Gets very hot and/or loud. Lenovo needs to figure out the cooling for this system to push it to its limits without having to bare with a mini gale force turbulence hitting you at a distance of about 6 inches. Sound. This is the what the heck moment for this device. Lenovo majorly screwed up this category in every way. It sounds like it assigned the noob to design the acoustics of this system. Not only did Lenovo give the Legion Go very underwhelming drivers that are one inch or two inches, but they decided to fire these minuscule speakers upward and away from the user and next to the fan. The results are what you expect, barely useable audio. However, pairing it with the glasses, sold separately, would not only cure this issue, it will also give an immersive gaming experience. That or you can simply pair even the cheapest set of Bluetooth earbuds or headphones or even wired ones as this, unlike mobile phones, decided the 3.5mm audio jack is still worth keeping, to get audio somewhat acceptable. You may want to get a TPU skin on the device to help soften the hard plastic edges for ergonomics. Albeit, the Legion Go is packaged with a carrying case, the case, though large, was not large enough to pack the charger and accessories; you will need to keep those in your backpack if you really want to game on the go.
Bottomline: if you want to be an early adaptor to the new gaming craze of portability and play AAA titles, as well as emulators, etc. the large screen of the Legion Go is second to none. It performs as well as, if not better, especially after the recent BIOS update and Legion Space updates, than the Asus ROG Ally X. It easily demolishes the Steamdecks. However, this is a new space in gaming and it only just begun. Companies are pushing out products soon, but if you want in on the fun, the Legion Go won’t disappoint.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com
Posted by: Jalal ras
from Houston tx
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been buying handhelds ( window pc handhelds ) from ayaneo since they started releasing them . I used to purchase ayaneo because of their build and power . However they released a unit every three months and it was a very expensive option . Steam deck then was released but the power wasn’t there . Till Lenovo released the legion go . The legion go has a gorgeous 1600P screen , refresh rate is just amazing 144HZ . The controllers are made with care and the Hall effect sensors are a guarantee you won’t go with stick drift . This beast has everything going for it , the apu the z1 extreme performs extremely well . I have had games locked at 60 at its native resolution. I have had no issues with this handheld and telling everyone buy it ! This system never gets hot and average temps are between 52 and 65 depending on the load . While I can bump up the TDP to 30 I only leave it at balanced and enjoy every game with it ! Lenovo you guys have nailed it from the build quality to its performance !
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Kristin Carr
from Portage Indiana
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My husband loves this computer! The quality, graphics, portability is outstanding! The perfect present for any gamer!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Jeff bezos
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Runs games silky smooth no problem with starfield, halo infinite multi-player runs perfect.
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Posted by: Zaza9900
from Maine
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great little handheld that holds up well for most game.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Must have handheld that will replace your desktop.
on November 30, 2023
Posted by: Jordy100
from Minneapolis, MN
Verified Purchase:Yes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best handheld PC for gaming hand's down. I have replaced my desktop computer with the Go as well and couldn't be happier or more productive and what an ease to pick up and play and work anytime anywhere.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting lenovo.com