Legion Go
92%
positive of 211 users
1,651 mentions
• Positive 13% (210)
• Neutral 86% (1423)
• Negative 1% (18)
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What people loved
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“… [truncated] … better handheld. I plan to do the same on the legion go 2 and give it a shot. They're both awesome handhelds they really are. You just need to pick your poison. Ergonomics over display. I really do feel… [truncated] …”
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“… [truncated] … gf) and I barely ever play on my actual ps5, it might as well be a server. I got myself the Legion Go S (Steam) for Christmas, and these past few days have been amazing, I have a massive backlog on steam that I’m now eager to go through. Also I’m a very busy person and I can almost never block out an afternoon… [truncated] …”
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“Between the two, and bearing in mind the age and budget I would have to lobby for the Legion Go S Z1e. It’s more modern, more ergonomic and more game centric (assuming you get the SteamOS edition). Are you sure it’s the Legion Go S Z1e SteamOS version at that price? If so that’s a great price!”
Common complaints
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“Lenovo legion is a compromised gaming experience using an OLED screen to make itself look better (and worth more) than it is. It’s heavy, uncomfortable and the resolution doesn’t lend itself to the chipset for major games. If you can afford it get the win 5 otherwise save money and get an Xbox ally X”
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“Some AAA but also lighter games. The Legion Go with the Z1 is like 1000€ on Amazon IT so it's way too much, my budget is 550-600€.”
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“… [truncated] … noticeable ghosting on the LCD panel. The Legion Go 2 seems quite nice but the screen is taking me aback”
Specifications
Specs aren’t in our database for this product yet. We’ll add them as part of the next pipeline run. In the meantime, the Amazon.in listing has the full datasheet.
Reddit discussions
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neutralhandhelds “Minority who prefers a 7" screen”Maybe I'm the minority, but over the years owning handhelds with much much smaller screen, I felt 7" was just nice, and I prioritise ergonomics than screen size while traveling abroad. Imagine having a Legion Go 8" screen with the XBAX handles, it's gonna be closer to a similar footprint as a laptop. Although I'm not gonna deny that having OLED with 120Hz VRR with slimmer bezels would be a dream. Also why I stopped using Nintendo: Because PC Master Race. Got used to playing AAA games with more variety than limited IP ones (Off topic: Hope I don't get crucified, but I felt Pokemon X and Y was peak Pokemon gaming experience). And why not Steamdeck? Because I prefer to play games above 40fps with higher graphic settings at 900p/1080p @ 17W. For new Ally owners, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) works best when games are played above 40fps. In my opinion, the Switch is like the Toyota of handhelds, Steamdeck is like Tesla, while the MSI/Asus/Lenovo are the Audi/BMW/Mercedes equivalent. Hope it kinda makes sense when it comes to the price to performance. Another top tip to have more vivid colours on the Ally's screen: Go to AMD Adrenalin's screen settings -> Custom Colour Enabled -> Colour Temperature 6400 -> Brightness -17 -> Hue 0 -> Contrast 97 -> Saturation 120 (adjust to your personal preference between 100-120).
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neutralogally “This is almost an Xbox”I've been working on a custom launcher that gives Windows a console-like experience, inspired by Xbox OS and SteamOS. I've always loved the UI of the Xbox Series, so I wanted to bring that same smooth and cohesive feeling to Windows. I've always found it surprising that Microsoft doesn't use the same Xbox OS interface inside the Xbox app, since it feels so polished on console. With FSE mode and a custom launcher, the whole experience finally feels much closer to that seamless console experience. In this video, I start playing in handheld mode on my ROG Xbox Ally X, then dock it to my TV and instantly continue the same session using a paired Xbox controller. My launcher automatically manages TDP, refresh rate, and handles sleep/resume behavior so Windows plays nice with the game, you can switch between handheld and docked modes as smoothly as on a real console. It even works great as an Xbox Portal, letting you stream and play your console library remotely or from the cloud. It's not Xbox OS/SteamOS, but I'm really happy with how it feels. This is almost an Xbox UPATE: Thanks so much for the amazing reception! 🙏 Since many people wanted to try it, you can download it here: 🔗 [https://zendeck.app](https://zendeck.app) Please note: this launcher is still in active development and may contain bugs. I’ve mainly tested it on my **Legion Go** and **ROG Xbox Ally X**, so other devices might behave differently or even crash in some cases. All builds are digitally signed with a **Personal Verified** **certificate** for safety.
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neutrallegiongo “PC handheld gaming felt too complicated, so I built AutoPilot+”I grew up playing on consoles. You turn them on, pick a game, and play. When I bought my first PC handheld (Legion Go, July 2024), I was honestly surprised by how different the experience was. In-game graphics settings, resolution, TDP, scaling, driver features... it felt like I had to tweak everything before I could actually play. I initially built AutoPilot just to handle things like TDP and performance automatically. But I quickly realized that wasn't enough, most of the friction was still in the in-game settings. That's how AutoPilot+ was born. AutoPilot+ detects the game and the handheld you're using, applies recommended in-game settings, configures resolution and AMD GPU features (like RSR or AFMF when supported), and then launches the game. The goal is simple: pick a game and play, while AutoPilot handles the rest. Instead of searching YouTube or Reddit for the "best settings" every time, this also opens the door to sharing and reusing community-tested game profiles directly through the launcher. This video shows the same game running on different handhelds, using the same flow, just recommended profiles applied automatically.
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neutrallegiongo “Tired of searching "best settings" for every PC handheld game, so I automated it”One thing I keep noticing with PC handheld gaming is how much manual work it still asks from players. For almost every game, there's a familiar loop: searching "best settings", opening Reddit threads, watching YouTube videos, tweaking sliders, launching the game again, and hoping it feels right. That process works if you enjoy tweaking, but it's overwhelming for people who just want to play. While testing Hogwarts Legacy, I hit a good example of this problem. On my Legion Go, the game ran its benchmark and recommended Ultra settings. It was technically playable, but in places like Hogsmeade there were noticeable stutters. On a different device (ROG Xbox Ally X), the same game's benchmark went the opposite direction and set everything to Low. Same game, same "recommended settings" idea, very different results. Smart Profiles is meant to smooth out that whole experience. Instead of asking users to figure out what to change, it applies in-game settings automatically based on the device and a simple preference, aiming for a more console-like experience. In the video, you can see: – the game's recommended settings – the resulting gameplay – and how applying a Smart Profile improves consistency on the Legion Go The goal isn't perfect settings or chasing Ultra. It's making PC handheld gaming more approachable for people who don't want to think about graphics menus at all. What games would you like to see Smart Profiles support next? **EDIT:** A few people asked how to install and enable Smart Profiles, so I made a full step-by-step guide here: [https://0degreez.com/2026/02/11/how-to-install-zendeck-from-scratch-and-use-smart-profiles-beginner-friendly-guide/](https://0degreez.com/2026/02/11/how-to-install-zendeck-from-scratch-and-use-smart-profiles-beginner-friendly-guide/)
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positivelegiongo “Legion go 2 vs Xbox ally x”This is my opinion on these two handhelds. Ergonomics the Xbox ally x takes the win. There's no doubt about it. The controller feel on this thing is amazing. Paired with d brands Killswitch it's perfect. Legion go 2njust has a silicone case from Amazon since no one really makes a protective case for it like dbrand. Triggers I prefer the ally x. They just seem more quality the feel that is. Like more sponge like in a way? More resistance? Joysticks are pretty even for me don't prefer one over the other. The d pad same thing I don't play mortal Kombat anymore so don't really have a preference for d pads. Legion go has a win for the track pad. It's actually really nice sensitive and works. Button layout is better on ally x for my hands the placement is perfect. I almost have to bend my thumb awkwardly to use the right joystick on the legion go. The screens... Legion go 2 has the best screen I have ever seen on a handheld like absolutely blows anything out of the water. I calibrated HDR properly and it's just mind blowing how this screen pops. The bezels are SIGNIFICANTLY smaller on the legion go 2. 144hz vrr free sync 1200p OLED. What more could you ask for in a handheld. The "joycons" are sick they do their job. Fps mode works well and isn't uncomfortable to use. Do I need it? No but a nice perk. Built in kickstand a bonus. All handhelds should have one. I have experienced significant more bugs on the legion go 2. Joycons not working only touch does. Lenovo menu freezing not working. Waking out of sleep mode not working. Maybe that's a windows thing? But I've experienced little no no issues on the Xbox ally x. I did dual boot the ally x with bazzite and it's made it and even better handheld. I plan to do the same on the legion go 2 and give it a shot. They're both awesome handhelds they really are. You just need to pick your poison. Ergonomics over display. I really do feel if the ally x had an OLED display it would crush the handheld market. It checks every box for me except the display. If anyone has any questions lmk! Hope this helps people trying to make the decision. I highly recommend getting the best buy total tech membership. 45$ a year and you get 60 day returns no questions asked. That's ample time to decide on a purchase this expensive.
Discussions analyzed
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handheldsMinority who prefers a 7" screen“Maybe I'm the minority, but over the years owning handhelds with much much smaller screen, I felt 7" was just nice, and I prioritise ergo...”2 mentions · ▲ 686 View →
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legiongoPC handheld gaming felt too complicated, so I built AutoPilot+“I grew up playing on consoles. You turn them on, pick a game, and play. When I bought my first PC handheld (Legion Go, July 2024), I was...”16 mentions · ▲ 464 View →
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ogallyThis is almost an Xbox“I've been working on a custom launcher that gives Windows a console-like experience, inspired by Xbox OS and SteamOS. I've always loved t...”2 mentions · ▲ 441 View →
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legiongoTired of searching "best settings" for every PC handheld game, so I automated it“One thing I keep noticing with PC handheld gaming is how much manual work it still asks from players. For almost every game, there's a fa...”6 mentions · ▲ 417 View →
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handheldsHelp me decide? Legion Go S Z1E SteamOS vs Steam Deck OLED 1 TB“So I have finally made the decision to get a handheld device, the only issue is I cannot decide which one to get despite the amount of re...”32 mentions · ▲ 359 View →