Lenovo Legion Go 8APU1 - 512GB

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Review: Great Handheld Console - The Legion Go is a great gaming

handheld console, although not perfect. Design: The screen is

beautiful and really good for watching movies, and the console's

integrated kickstand makes it really easy to just prop the

console up and enjoy. The Legion Go has 2 USB C ports - one on

the top and one on the bottom, which is really useful from a

practicality perspective, especially when gaming as you're not

restricted to one port for charging. The trackpad is a very

useful inclusion, and makes navigating Windows much easier. The

detachable joysticks are a really useful feature - you can prop

up the display using the kickstand on a desk and use the

detachable joysticks to game. It could be made better if there

was some sort of accessory (similar to the Nintendo Switch) with

which you could connect the two joysticks, as it does feel a

little bit weird having two separate controllers. Setup: The

Legion Go has Windows 11, which is a bit of a double-edged sword

• you do get a lot more freedom as standard compared to the Steam

Deck, especially as it is easier to use games from Xbox Game

Pass, Epic Games, Ubisoft Connect etc., but it does come at the

cost of the Legion Go being much less plug and play as compared

to the Steam Deck. On first use you should update Windows and all

the drivers - Windows does auto-update on initial setup, however

you should check for updates to ensure your device is up to date.

Lenovo also has a handy auto-driver update tool on their website,

which updates all drivers and even the BIOS, but still expect

initial setup to take a couple of hours. Legion Software: This is

an area where the Legion Go is a bit of a let-down, as it's

software isn't as fleshed out as the Steam Deck or even the ROG

Ally. If you are quite good with tech and setting up different

settings etc., then you won't have an issue. but if you prefer

having a more streamlined experience, then it may be better to

look elsewhere. Also, Lenovo has been slow to update drivers and

software, especially compared to Asus with their ROG Ally, which

is something you may want to keep in mind. Lenovo has however

been quite active on social media in terms of communication,

which is admirable. Gameplay: Gameplay is what you would expect

from the Z1 extreme chip, and pretty much on par with other

handhelds such as the ROG Ally which also have this chip. There's

also plenty of guides online to optimise gameplay, such as

changing the VRAM to 6GB in the BIOS. Obviously don't expect to

game with settings cranked to max, but the Legion Go still

provides a very respectable gaming performance. Battery: Battery

life ranges from 1.5-3 hours depending on the game you are

playing. If you are travelling, then I would highly recommend you

invest in a large power bank capable of providing at least 60W of

power. Conclusion: The Legion Go is a solid device and I am

loving it so far, although it does have a few issues. However, it

is my preference when compared to the Steam Deck and ROG Ally,

mainly due to the detachable joysticks, kickstand, lovely screen

and my preference for having Windows, despite the additional work

it requires as compared to SteamOS.

Review: Great Little All in One Gamer! - I think this little

machine is a fantastic way to play games on the go. The screen is

really bright, a fantastic max resolution of the built in

1560x1600 touch screen is sharp and colourful. Screen refresh

rate can be changed via Lenovo's quick access menu to change

video settings on the fly. This screen (especially with the

kickstand) would be fantastic for movie watching or YouTube

browsing and of course Gaming! Although it is not the world most

powerful mobile windows 11 machine, it still has plenty of power

to play some lighter titles at higher framerate or some AAA

titles at lower resolutions or framerates. This little machine

has really impressed me overall. i could quite happily play

fallout 4 on a mix of med/high settings, in diamond city (

demanding part of the game) and get around 45FPS, which on

controller feels surprisingly smooth. Battery Life could be

better, however on the 30W max performance setting, I'm getting

around an hour on some more demanding titles while on battery

power alone. Overall, this may struggle with AAA titles on higher

res or game settings, but can once turned down, it can play it

very nicely. For any other controller supported game, this is a

fantastic way to play games on the go. I had a 3050TI Gaming

laptop before, however I would choose this all day every day over

a Gaming laptop for the ease of portability in the back of a car,

on a plane or sitting on the living room sofa. The only thing I

don't enjoy about this machine is the quality of the speakers, as

they are really tinny and not very good quality. They do get

fairly loud for the device if you turn up the volume, however I

would recommend some earbuds or headphones if you're a serious

• gamer or movie watcher. screen: 9/10 Speakers: 3/10 Controllers:
• 9/10 battery life: 6/10 performance: 8/10 Overall: 8.5/10

Fantastic Device & and I look forward to using it every time I

get The chance./ Would Recormend!!