Picked one up a couple of days ago, really love it. Played Elden Ring and Forza Horizon 5 which felt and looked great. All in all it handles gaming like i hoped or a bit better, the overall quality seems great. Snappy to use as a computer aswell.
I would recommend trying the Legion by yourself and do not make decisions based on another person experience. I had the Rog Ally, it is an awesome device but what made me return it and get the Legion is that gorgeous screen. I have not issues using the Legion at all, I don't care about the joy cons since Im pretty sure I won't disconnect them, I have a monitor with a keyboard and a mouse where I can connect the handheld and turns automatically into a small PC. All the AAA games I have been playing runs beautifully in the Legion. What you like to do with the device and how you want to use it is based on the experience you want, not everybody is the same. VRR is not present in the Legion but is not a deal killer is you ask me, this thing works like a champ.
Just a note at 1:42 - you CAN use the controllers separately in multiplayer mode! There is a button press combo that turns them into separate input devices
He's not lying you hold legion button and X or left dpad until it flashes. They can become 2 Bluetooth controllers... just cause you don't know doesn't mean it's not true.....
Oh boy do I have bad news for you. I mean they will update them but lenovo is not exactly known for supporting its devices. And any support like the deck will only happen because of valve.
@@jordirapper Why are you lying? Lenovo released a long roadmap a week ago. Lenovo keep people updated on next updates every day of the week, except for weekend. Lenovo even responds to people's requests every damn day.
@@jordirapper Lenovo is absolutely known for supporting it's devices and one of their Devs has been insanely vocal on their forums posting near exact dates when software updates with user requested fixes are expected to ship. Please do not just spout non-sense.
The true strike controllers are like the perfect setup for pc in my opinion. I have always hated keyboard movement but have always liked mouse aim and lenovo basically just made a fantastic solution to this. I wonder if they will sell new controllers separately and if they will be compatible with any bluetooth available on pc
devs are active on the subreddit and provided a chunky piece of update info. They are in fact working on custom controllers or atleast looking into it, they are very responsive and consider all critiques given by the players, it's awesome to have such open communication with the community, Asus should take notes....
Best purchase I've made in awhile. There are other users here. I love how you can install other operating systems or have a breezy beat studio on the go. It's amazing. The processor is amazing.
Legion is Boss...I don't care what they say about the Deck it don't compare to the Legion..from the display to the size of the screen to the power...just wait till lenovo get all the software issues fixed .. it's still a good experience
The Ally has had months to improve their software, the Deck has had years. That software is gonna get a lot better in the future, and if not, Linux is still an option
Lmaoooo but the legion go has the same chip as rog plus it had more months to perfect itself 🤣🤣🤣 updates wont fix that one loud ass fan and shitty speakers. All its got is a big screen.
Mine's due on Monday, I'm so ready!! I had a Deck but sold it once I saw the Deck OLED, but now there's more reviews of the Go I've decided they deserve the cash for the innovation they've stuck into this thing 😊
The best review I've seen for the Legion Go yet! I like that you compared with other competitors in the market not because you want to talk down on it, but as a fairer ballpark so people can know how it functions well or not in certain features. I especially like your detailed review on the TrueStrike controllers and its differences with the Joycons + how you utilize the FPS mode.
I bought one a few days ago. Software definitely needs improvement (both performance and usability), but once Space gets sorted out, it's awesome. I just have one request for Lenovo. For the love of god, please make a keyboard for this 🙏. Not required for gaming, but for taking this on the go (pun not intended) for both work and gaming would be fantastic. Right now, the only option is non-attachable keyboard which is meh (you can get a case to hold both together, but you will probably need to do some mod to it since most don't come with the appropriate hole for the ventilation)
@@shaluka21 you can use 2 ps5 controllers with the go, yes. Only issue I had was there was a bit of input lag (still playable, but noticeable) compared to when I use them on my desktop. Not sure if it has improved it since then with the new bluetooth drivers bc I havent tried it in a couple of months.
@@lengors7327 Thanks so much. Was wondering if I could play it takes two in it. And another thing, is it possible to connect it to a MacBook Air laptop Just for video output So I can play games on a little bit bigger screen?
I am enjoying mine thus far, i was lucky to get the 2TB version. Already got it set up for ps2 emulation, working on switch next, it's a phenomal extension/addition for those with a legion gaming laptop like i do. Will mostly use mine for emulation, portable book readers and select pc games, i've been waiting for this since the psp days lol and the great thing about the ps2 emulator is that you don't have to manually assign controller keys like on pc, the legion go's controller's come with their own specialized drivers and even battery which is fucking great.
As I type this from my legion go, I believe you can remove the RTruestrike thumb stick so you won't have to claw the vertical mouse. Also, I use an Xbox wired/wireless controller (you must enable in steam settings). Windows can run virtually any software like a desktop/laptop. I can't speak on any other handheld but, I do recommend LGo.
Still trying to figure out between the Legion Go and the Steam Deck OLED. At least I’m super eager for finally bringing my gigantic steam library around with me. It’s always pissed me off being stuck with consoles to play certain games or to play certain ways (especially because of how unpredictable my life can be, so having my life stuck to a giant gaming pc set up I can’t carry is stress) so it’s awesome that there’s finally a massive improvement for the industry.
Bro, everyone was dunking on the deck then things got better. Same people dunking on the ally, then things got better..cept for sd card. Now, people dunking on the legion and guess what? Things will get updated and get better. Ignore the haters
I'd go for the Deck. The OLED is severely understated in how it makes the experience so much better and the screen is like one of the 40 things they refreshed, HDR support being one of the biggest that Valve isn't really talking about. I also think you get way more quality assurance with Valve than Lenovo but that's just my personal experience. Generally I think of it as the most reliable offering that won't stop getting support and it just got a massive upgrade.
the deck is massively underpowered compared to the go and the ally, but it's probably built nicer than either and valve has always had good support for their stuff. so if you're just playing older games or stuff that doesn't require high specs or you're not worried about holding high frames then i would probably go for the deck. realistically though i think you would be good with any of them
Legion GO or the Steam OLED Deck, you'll probably be happy either way. Thankfully it's not like a console where you're locking yourself into one market or the other. But I'm happy with the Deck controller layout, and I have more trust in their customer support over Lenovo and definitely Asus. The latter is an absolute nightmare.
I used to play cyberpunk on the pc this way, with a controller on my left hand and mouse on the right hand. This fps mode sounds like a dream come true.
Thank you for the indepth video, with a selection of accessories. You're actually the first person I've heard saying you like the FPS mode. Very well detailed and fun to watch. The one thing that's making me lean more into getting the Legion go is that it has detachable controllers, that means it would be possible for Lenovo to make or replace just the controllers should one break or something, plus hall effect sensors to prevent stick drift. The issues you have can be fixed with software update. Also the screen looks amazing, small enough to be regarded as handheld, big enough for media consumption, yes it lacks vrr but right now only the Legion has that. Would it be possible to make another video showing EGPU support?
You describe it as the only one like this and you forget the onexplayer 2 and comparing the legion go taking your video as a reference I can say that they are the same and the most important point and that you don't talk about is its hardware quality in games and its price great video! perfect! without fissures! professional!
What a great review. You really do your research and do an awesome job. My handheld is on the way and your really have boosted my excitement for it to arrive. Subscribed.
Hey man. Love your content. When you do a review on future devices can you please try to show us a docked experience. Im really trying to squeese alot out of docked steamdeck lately and i want to see these other devices slay it.
1:43 you CAN use it like a joycon. All you need to do is turn off the controllers, turn them back on, and connect both of them via Bluetooth. You can play switch games on the legion go with emulators or you can buy 2 player games like It Takes Two from steam. If you want to make the controllers go back to single player mode, just connect it back to the legion go…
These “reviews” are really just hands on for people like us that don’t have one to see how they work in the end it’s really up to you and what you like. Many people are die hard steamdeck and never buy anything else, others recommend ROG ally but a lot has returned it for a steam deck or legion go. I was gonna get the ROG originally and decided to just go for the Legion GO. Keep in mind the other 2 had issues at release and was improved by updates by a lot, the legion go has only been out for a little over a month and has many more updates that will improve it as well.
The LLG feels like the saying "if some is good, more is better, right?". The appeal to hand held gaming computers/consoles is the hand held part, the light weight but still able to play alot of the games. Someone had to make a giant handheld and Lenovo was the one.
Recently bought one of these and I have to get really nit-picky to find any faults with it.. getting the big legion space update 3 days after getting it was a happy surprise as well
Great Review! hope you get sent a steam deck oled soon for review. Just a small gripe you probably will never see but the background music under the software section is annoying. I thought a second video played in the background when I had my headset.
As someone who doesn't really care for mobile gaming anymore, the Deck and Ally were pretty good and peaked an interest but not to really want but the Legion Go may be a game changer for me
The Steam Deck is my favorite. I am buying a Legion Go as well. I will have them up in my room with different games installed. I will play FPS games on the Legion Go most definitely. I also use my 6 TB Steam Deck setup for an actually PC which is the nice. I have 2 TB internal storage. A bunch of 2 TB and 1 TB micro Sd cards with a little thing to store them. They have different games in my library installed. Then I used the 6 and 1 dock from JSUAX with a M.2 Storage card mounted on it. It works just like a PC. I put my actual 3,800 pc to rest with this thing.
1:41 You gotta be more specific here. The answer is yes you can when your playing emulated games such as the switch I recently tried out Yuzu with Mario wonder, Mario kart 8, and smash bros. Once you map the controllers and set them as joycons it works and you can have 2 players.
I got mine 3 days before release because my girlfriend is a Best Buy manager, but after having my ROG melt a $170 SD card, I jumped on this immediately. Sold my steam deck because this - especially coupled with some AR glasses (Rokid Joy pack is better than Legion glasses, tried those too) this thing is hard to beat.
Thanks for reviewing. It's crazy how the FPS controller stuff is so hit or miss. But only in this video did it says that you just got to give it a shot. I think I will
My legions been amazing. It's my first step into PC gaming, and I have been an Xbox fan since the get go, but so far awesome experience. A few small bugs from the software but they have been minor and I feel nowhere near the extent everyone's been saying. It's been running games with better graphics and experiences than my series x and I can play it from anywhere (within reasonable distance from an outlet 😂)
I like the legion go I sold my lcd steam deck for it. But I just bought a oled steam deck and the legion go is going back. The steam OS is just soooo much better and the battery isn't holding up on the go for what I expected. I'm realizing the steam deck gives me better flexibility when I'm not at home and that when I'm home I'm using streaming from steam link from my main gaming pc more than I'm using the hardware of the handheld to actually run the games so the legions go extra power really isn't something that's as big of a game changer than I thought it would be. Basically the biggest upside ended up being the better screen but now with the steam deck oled it no longer makes sense for me. If your a dad I highly reccomend getting a handheld and setting up streaming I'm finally getting through my titles while not having to be in front of my pc. It's not all about out the house gaming is also about conveniently playing at home as well.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Apparently, the device sometimes wakes up and runs the whole time it's charging. In the enclosed case, this would be terrible for thermals.
for me it is much more.The bigger screen and detachable controllers were huge and i never thought i would need it.i use it more than my series x and pc
just here to tell you that their Lenovo Legion laptop premium series has been a market for a couple years in a row now, absolutely best laptops I`ve had so far tbh
This does make me wonder. Would it be possible to buy the left controller (or hell, a pair) separately from the console itself and pair that to a PC? That way, I can use my Gaming PC with my choice of mouse and get the benefits of the analogue controllers and ergonomics of the Legion's left controller?
Or is there an alternative for such a thing? This is what got me interested in things like analogue keyboards (Wooting Two HE!), but they still are not the same as having an analogue stick and gamepad controls
Can confirm the Logitech K400 is a solid keyboard, I'm typing on mine right now from my bed. I bought this like four years ago and have yet to change the batteries, at this rate I'm gonna have to make sure they're not leaking before they even get a chance to die lmao. The only thing that gets a little wierd is likely a Windows issue more than anything, but sometimes it struggles to register mouse inputs and keyboard inputs at the same time for the touchpad. Not an issue unless you're a goober trying to play Minecraft from bed like me....
I've been playing with half a steam controller and a gaming mouse for awhile since wasd hurts my hands. It takes a while to get used to bu is so much more comfortable.
I recently used a PS Nav controller with a mouse on my PC and it was great. Best of both worlds as you say and I was amazed no one has made a device like this specifically for PC then I seen the Legion Go doing it! I wonder, would you be able to use one of these controllers on a regular PC? The Legion Go looks incredible and that's actually another selling point to me!
The nav controller was great, used it in leu of a keyboard for some time when drawing on a Surface, but ultimately it's hard to get enough buttons as I want. On another note, I really hope these hybrid devices push game companies to allow for mixed input with analog and m/kb input. When it works, it's so good.
yep! That's what I do with a 12 button mmo mouse in the other hand, so the amount of buttons is huge! Though tbh I don't use this setup often. I was just experimenting when I had some issues. I struggle with WASD sometimes. I just try to take breaks and keep an eye on it more than anything now but when it's really bad or the game I am playing is quite simple and not too hard I switch to that alternative setup! That's what I am shocked at, that there isn't a controller like this for the opposite hand to mouse but with more buttons! I would make one myself if I knew how haha. The closet thing I have seen are devices like Azeron keypads and Razer orbweaver / tartarus but they are claw like devices and not the same type of thing I was after. They are great though!@@joos3D
I'd be more tempted if it was native 1080p it's more then enough PPI at that size. I'll take higher frame rates over an overkill res. Lowering won't look good being non native.
I had a bad start with controllers. One was stuck on a fixed green colour. I tried reset via pin 📌 then buttons for hard reset of controller, nothing! Each time when controller software was updated, it only recognised right controller. Eventually, it updated, out of the blue. And...turned blue, that right was set to.
I own the Legion Go and it works just fine, it's just you're used to high performance, "better" controls. Personally I think the legion go offers great performance, like I can get 35-40 fps on warzone high settings, Major W!
I would like to mention that out of ALL handhelds Legion Go requires the most amount of tinkering! You can buy it but you need to be on junior sysadmin level to use it.
FPS mode takes a little getting used to....great convenient feature though once you're used to it and you want a little more accuracy than the thumbs sticks if you stink at using sticks like me.
I have the 1TB legion go I would like to know the SLOT you show the micro sd card it’s for exact what purposes ?. I’m little confused I saw video people doing cloning Ssd card . Can I buy 2 TB AND plug inside that slot ?
Looks like a nice option indeed, but more so looks like it can bring more interest to this market and make more manufacturers create alternatives to the steam deck or even consoles. Btw, you are doing great
I want one with 32gb of RAM. 16 is not enough to get the most out of this. It shares RAM with graphics which means a performance hit is going to be taken when RAM fight begins.
I waiting to see a review from someone with smaller hands. I tried holding the Legion Go and felt that the controllers were really awkward to hold if your hands weren't big enough. If not for that I might've just bought it
1. Should've shipped with at least 24GB of RAM so the vRAM would be at 8, leaving 16 for the rest of the system. 2. Hopefully a 32GB RAM mod can be done and not also limited to the BIOS. 3.Needs a better d-pad for those type of games. 4. Hopefully Lenovo will release other joycons with grips and d-pads. 5. While the screen res is nice, it's a bit overkill on a 9inch display, 1080p would've been ok. 6. They needed a 2TB version and shame Micro Center can't ship theirs 2TB Go.
I feel it’s gonna take around 2 years for this to be amazing. Having a pc/gaming handheld/tablet all in one seems so useful and great value. But from reviews the software feels too basic at the moment, and it still doesn’t feel like it should be been released now
Vram doesn't distribute that equal or that low on an apu It uses as much as needed, and more than not the CPU is hogging the vram, with the GPU being secondary priority 16 gb of ram is perfect for an apu If you need more "ram" instead of vram, just set a page file
Brett . Really love all your videos on UFD tech. I have 43 years experience in tech and Im a gamer. Question about the Legion Go..i sm a left handed person with very limited use of my right side due to a stroke i had at birth. I would like to consider getting the Legion Go for mu birthday next summer. In your opinion, is this something i could use comfortably. Thanks knuou in advance
2:02 Oh! I was trying to Google this a few weeks ago, but there were no info on this. I like to play Fitness Boxing, Switch Sports, and Ring Fit Adventure. Maybe I could finally try out some Beat Saber with this. 😄 Another thing I’m curious about because of its tablet nature is if it supports the Lenovo Active Pen Pro 2 or any other stylus. I’m wondering if you can test this, or if you mentioned it later I will shut up and continue watching now.
I haven't seen anyone mention this, so maybe just a me-issue. Whenever you scrape your hands across the deskmat, there's this harsh sound that's giving me the same sensation as fingernails against a chalkboard. It makes it hard for me to concentrate on what you're saying. Had the same issue with other videos from the same filming set. Other than that, great content!
Legion display for a 8.8 inch screen is phenomenal, compared to an Oled it looks very good...for me The upgrades for the deck is not that serious compared to the LCD...Legion is way better in hardware and is more powerful then the deck
You're the kind of guy when people get into a marriage you state everything that's wrong and completely omit it why it's good to get into one I think hanging around you after a a while all hope and faith fly out the window
Honestly, I think the Ally is a better feel because of the weight, but I am disappointed that it did not match the 2023 ROG Flow X13 and Z13 lines with screens of 16 : 10 and 165Hz. That disappointed me quite a bit and makes me sit on the fence on the first year Ally.
At this weight and price range i don't understand why i should choose this over a 14" laptop with similar CPU. For few additional hundred bucks you can get full fledged notebook that is slightly more expensive and little bit heavier while being much more versatile
Im wondering. Can you use the True Strike Controllers also as a normal gamepad? Like on PC? Normal gamepads destroy your posture and i think that might be an improvement in comfort.
For users like me it boils down to why do I need a windows handheld when I hate windows. That’s why I love my steamdeck you can keep your performance I use mine for emulation and I don’t care to emulate beyond the ps2 so I’m not missing out plus I have a steam subscription and Xbox game pass on my steamdeck I don’t need a huge gaming handheld at that price point and I had a choice I chose the steamdeck oled limited edition this past weekend over the legion at 8 inches it may as well be a tablet with handles and steamdeck is comfortable in my hands I own the launch edition of the deck so I’m comfortable with my choice
Do you mean you have gamepass cloud on the deck? Native gamepass only runs on windows atm. Which is why I use my steam deck less often, and thinking of picking up this or the ally
just ordered one, but just wondering can i use a stylus pen and is photoshop/lightroom working okey? would be nice to have a portable device that i can game and edit my pictures on the go :)
I was actually thinking about pretty much the same thing but with 3d modeling and zbrush. Wacom tablets that have windows built in can run 1500+. This would be a nice alternative on the go.
wish he’d gone a little more in detail on the binding changes he made to make apex work because if apex detects mouse and controller inputs at same time it tends to freak out (I assume due to aim assist or the weird binding blocks controller has)
Flip the FPS mode switch, and that’s it. It’s not recognized as a controller in this mode; and every keyboard input is available for you to map to the left truestrike.
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Dude, the device is literally everything I thought it would be. It's awesome.
Picked one up a couple of days ago, really love it. Played Elden Ring and Forza Horizon 5 which felt and looked great. All in all it handles gaming like i hoped or a bit better, the overall quality seems great. Snappy to use as a computer aswell.
Can you please let me know if i can play it takes two with two ps5 controllers with this?@@mammakamel
How long did you play the game? I heard its only last 50 mins for heavy games@@mammakamel
I just got one from Best Buy
This thing just keeps getting better and better with every update, and the support and communication from Lenovo is out of this world.
That's great to hear
I agree I love my lego I havent wven proccedded on FPS mode and its been lit
Unique review with frequent and detailed comparisons to the competition. Also excellent perspectives shared by the reviewer.
I would recommend trying the Legion by yourself and do not make decisions based on another person experience. I had the Rog Ally, it is an awesome device but what made me return it and get the Legion is that gorgeous screen. I have not issues using the Legion at all, I don't care about the joy cons since Im pretty sure I won't disconnect them, I have a monitor with a keyboard and a mouse where I can connect the handheld and turns automatically into a small PC. All the AAA games I have been playing runs beautifully in the Legion. What you like to do with the device and how you want to use it is based on the experience you want, not everybody is the same. VRR is not present in the Legion but is not a deal killer is you ask me, this thing works like a champ.
This is how all people should think
I agree. I never use the joycons. Not sure why Id want to. That gorgeous screen 📺 is connected to my dualshock always.
Great comment hon! I am excited to use the joycons and just getting the Go period! I can’t wait for December!
Evil within 2 flickers doesnt work.. looking to maybe return. It has issues
Is there a legion go discord channel?
You guys just dropped THE BEST overview of this beast out there. Thank you so much!.
Just a note at 1:42 - you CAN use the controllers separately in multiplayer mode! There is a button press combo that turns them into separate input devices
Whats the button press combo?
hey! can't find that on mine, what is the button combo?
Sounds complicated.
This guy is full of it y’all got played 😂
He's not lying you hold legion button and X or left dpad until it flashes. They can become 2 Bluetooth controllers... just cause you don't know doesn't mean it's not true.....
im loving my Lenovo Go so far i can imagine what it will look like 6 months after a lot of updates like the steamdeck
Oh boy do I have bad news for you. I mean they will update them but lenovo is not exactly known for supporting its devices. And any support like the deck will only happen because of valve.
@@jordirapper who knows cuz this is their first handheld so they might support it long enough if they want to build a fan base
@@jordirapper Why are you lying? Lenovo released a long roadmap a week ago. Lenovo keep people updated on next updates every day of the week, except for weekend. Lenovo even responds to people's requests every damn day.
@@jordirapper Lenovo is absolutely known for supporting it's devices and one of their Devs has been insanely vocal on their forums posting near exact dates when software updates with user requested fixes are expected to ship.
Please do not just spout non-sense.
@@jordirapper I do not agree at all, perhaps this depends on which product it is.
I got myself an ally after seeing the price, all these portable system really make me appreciate my switch more, the battery life is insane
I just got my legion go this week and I am loving it. I had to tweak some settings for optimal use but who cares this thing is awesome!
The true strike controllers are like the perfect setup for pc in my opinion. I have always hated keyboard movement but have always liked mouse aim and lenovo basically just made a fantastic solution to this. I wonder if they will sell new controllers separately and if they will be compatible with any bluetooth available on pc
devs are active on the subreddit and provided a chunky piece of update info. They are in fact working on custom controllers or atleast looking into it, they are very responsive and consider all critiques given by the players, it's awesome to have such open communication with the community, Asus should take notes....
@YouCanCallMeMich Yeah that's awesome, it's always great to hear devs listening to their community
Man valve sent steam decks to rando youtubers but not you 💀
That’s tough 💀
STOP HURTING ME ALL OVER AGAIN. I just stopped grieving.
@@UFDTechgreat review though 😂
I’ve followed you for a long while now and was so shocked you didn’t get the go or sd :/ still love your reviews very thorough
Wich buy asus rog ally or lenovo better help pls
Best purchase I've made in awhile. There are other users here. I love how you can install other operating systems or have a breezy beat studio on the go. It's amazing. The processor is amazing.
I make beats on Fl studio on mine lol
I really like my Legion Go to, i’m using it all the time :)
Legion is Boss...I don't care what they say about the Deck it don't compare to the Legion..from the display to the size of the screen to the power...just wait till lenovo get all the software issues fixed .. it's still a good experience
The Ally has had months to improve their software, the Deck has had years. That software is gonna get a lot better in the future, and if not, Linux is still an option
je prefere largement la legion go ❤
The problem is Windows.
Lmaoooo but the legion go has the same chip as rog plus it had more months to perfect itself 🤣🤣🤣 updates wont fix that one loud ass fan and shitty speakers. All its got is a big screen.
@@Shaunymac10is ally can fix sd slot by software?😂
The support for deck is just unmatched, no matter what company releases a pc handheld.
Mine's due on Monday, I'm so ready!! I had a Deck but sold it once I saw the Deck OLED, but now there's more reviews of the Go I've decided they deserve the cash for the innovation they've stuck into this thing 😊
The best review I've seen for the Legion Go yet! I like that you compared with other competitors in the market not because you want to talk down on it, but as a fairer ballpark so people can know how it functions well or not in certain features. I especially like your detailed review on the TrueStrike controllers and its differences with the Joycons + how you utilize the FPS mode.
I just got mines today and I love it just the right size
I bought one a few days ago. Software definitely needs improvement (both performance and usability), but once Space gets sorted out, it's awesome. I just have one request for Lenovo. For the love of god, please make a keyboard for this 🙏. Not required for gaming, but for taking this on the go (pun not intended) for both work and gaming would be fantastic. Right now, the only option is non-attachable keyboard which is meh (you can get a case to hold both together, but you will probably need to do some mod to it since most don't come with the appropriate hole for the ventilation)
Can you please let me know if i can play it takes two with two ps5 controllers with this?
@@shaluka21 you can use 2 ps5 controllers with the go, yes. Only issue I had was there was a bit of input lag (still playable, but noticeable) compared to when I use them on my desktop.
Not sure if it has improved it since then with the new bluetooth drivers bc I havent tried it in a couple of months.
@@lengors7327 Thanks so much. Was wondering if I could play it takes two in it.
And another thing, is it possible to connect it to a MacBook Air laptop
Just for video output
So I can play games on a little bit bigger screen?
@@shaluka21 no idea tbh, I dont own a macbook so couldnt tell you
@@lengors7327 No worries thanks for the reply. I ended up buying a switch Oled for now anyways 😂🤦🏽♂️
The best part of this video is in the end “you may not want to use it but it’s fine because at least we have options!”
I am enjoying mine thus far, i was lucky to get the 2TB version. Already got it set up for ps2 emulation, working on switch next, it's a phenomal extension/addition for those with a legion gaming laptop like i do. Will mostly use mine for emulation, portable book readers and select pc games, i've been waiting for this since the psp days lol and the great thing about the ps2 emulator is that you don't have to manually assign controller keys like on pc, the legion go's controller's come with their own specialized drivers and even battery which is fucking great.
Can you point me to the software emulator, and games? Thanks.
I can use my phone to run ps2 and gamecube dam easy
As I type this from my legion go, I believe you can remove the RTruestrike thumb stick so you won't have to claw the vertical mouse. Also, I use an Xbox wired/wireless controller (you must enable in steam settings). Windows can run virtually any software like a desktop/laptop. I can't speak on any other handheld but, I do recommend LGo.
Can you please let me know if i can play it takes two with two ps5 controllers with this?
Still trying to figure out between the Legion Go and the Steam Deck OLED.
At least I’m super eager for finally bringing my gigantic steam library around with me. It’s always pissed me off being stuck with consoles to play certain games or to play certain ways (especially because of how unpredictable my life can be, so having my life stuck to a giant gaming pc set up I can’t carry is stress) so it’s awesome that there’s finally a massive improvement for the industry.
Bro, everyone was dunking on the deck then things got better. Same people dunking on the ally, then things got better..cept for sd card. Now, people dunking on the legion and guess what? Things will get updated and get better. Ignore the haters
I'd go for the Deck. The OLED is severely understated in how it makes the experience so much better and the screen is like one of the 40 things they refreshed, HDR support being one of the biggest that Valve isn't really talking about. I also think you get way more quality assurance with Valve than Lenovo but that's just my personal experience. Generally I think of it as the most reliable offering that won't stop getting support and it just got a massive upgrade.
the deck is massively underpowered compared to the go and the ally, but it's probably built nicer than either and valve has always had good support for their stuff. so if you're just playing older games or stuff that doesn't require high specs or you're not worried about holding high frames then i would probably go for the deck. realistically though i think you would be good with any of them
Legion GO or the Steam OLED Deck, you'll probably be happy either way. Thankfully it's not like a console where you're locking yourself into one market or the other.
But I'm happy with the Deck controller layout, and I have more trust in their customer support over Lenovo and definitely Asus. The latter is an absolute nightmare.
I was able to run MW2 at 60+ fps once tuned. I run windows 11 on my 1st Gen Steam deck. @@Crunkmaster
I used to play cyberpunk on the pc this way, with a controller on my left hand and mouse on the right hand. This fps mode sounds like a dream come true.
Thank you for the indepth video, with a selection of accessories. You're actually the first person I've heard saying you like the FPS mode. Very well detailed and fun to watch. The one thing that's making me lean more into getting the Legion go is that it has detachable controllers, that means it would be possible for Lenovo to make or replace just the controllers should one break or something, plus hall effect sensors to prevent stick drift. The issues you have can be fixed with software update. Also the screen looks amazing, small enough to be regarded as handheld, big enough for media consumption, yes it lacks vrr but right now only the Legion has that. Would it be possible to make another video showing EGPU support?
Had mine for about a week. Honestly an incredible gaming experience, runs all I play with flying colors
Hands down best damn review I've seen on the lenvo go🔥👐
damn this is literally the most informative video of this device on youtube. from a to z even this 16:52 is also covered
Great review. This is my favorite handheld right now.
You describe it as the only one like this and you forget the onexplayer 2 and comparing the legion go taking your video as a reference I can say that they are the same and the most important point and that you don't talk about is its hardware quality in games and its price great video! perfect! without fissures! professional!
What a great review. You really do your research and do an awesome job. My handheld is on the way and your really have boosted my excitement for it to arrive. Subscribed.
Hey man. Love your content. When you do a review on future devices can you please try to show us a docked experience. Im really trying to squeese alot out of docked steamdeck lately and i want to see these other devices slay it.
Got one, aside from the battery life, it’s top notch 🤌🏻
1:43 you CAN use it like a joycon. All you need to do is turn off the controllers, turn them back on, and connect both of them via Bluetooth. You can play switch games on the legion go with emulators or you can buy 2 player games like It Takes Two from steam. If you want to make the controllers go back to single player mode, just connect it back to the legion go…
These “reviews” are really just hands on for people like us that don’t have one to see how they work in the end it’s really up to you and what you like. Many people are die hard steamdeck and never buy anything else, others recommend ROG ally but a lot has returned it for a steam deck or legion go. I was gonna get the ROG originally and decided to just go for the Legion GO. Keep in mind the other 2 had issues at release and was improved by updates by a lot, the legion go has only been out for a little over a month and has many more updates that will improve it as well.
The LLG feels like the saying "if some is good, more is better, right?". The appeal to hand held gaming computers/consoles is the hand held part, the light weight but still able to play alot of the games.
Someone had to make a giant handheld and Lenovo was the one.
Recently bought one of these and I have to get really nit-picky to find any faults with it.. getting the big legion space update 3 days after getting it was a happy surprise as well
Great Review!
hope you get sent a steam deck oled soon for review.
Just a small gripe you probably will never see but the background music under the software section is annoying. I thought a second video played in the background when I had my headset.
Just ordered one had the ally and the deck. But i relly wanted the bigger screen
As someone who doesn't really care for mobile gaming anymore, the Deck and Ally were pretty good and peaked an interest but not to really want but the Legion Go may be a game changer for me
Same, i got the go and I’m loving it. Haven’t touched my ps5 in a week.
Going to buy one of these when they do a refresh or new version in a year or two.
The Steam Deck is my favorite. I am buying a Legion Go as well. I will have them up in my room with different games installed. I will play FPS games on the Legion Go most definitely. I also use my 6 TB Steam Deck setup for an actually PC which is the nice. I have 2 TB internal storage. A bunch of 2 TB and 1 TB micro Sd cards with a little thing to store them. They have different games in my library installed. Then I used the 6 and 1 dock from JSUAX with a M.2 Storage card mounted on it. It works just like a PC. I put my actual 3,800 pc to rest with this thing.
is this the best use of your money
@@glenferrieroadhawthornwho cares? It’s their money.
@@marcpittman9455 We got a recession coming, i'm just worried for them
@glenferrieroadhawthorn his goddamn money. Why you pressed?
@@SiliconDrifter I dont see him speaking up?? It must not be his
1:41 You gotta be more specific here. The answer is yes you can when your playing emulated games such as the switch I recently tried out Yuzu with Mario wonder, Mario kart 8, and smash bros. Once you map the controllers and set them as joycons it works and you can have 2 players.
I got mine 3 days before release because my girlfriend is a Best Buy manager, but after having my ROG melt a $170 SD card, I jumped on this immediately. Sold my steam deck because this - especially coupled with some AR glasses (Rokid Joy pack is better than Legion glasses, tried those too) this thing is hard to beat.
Thanks for reviewing. It's crazy how the FPS controller stuff is so hit or miss. But only in this video did it says that you just got to give it a shot. I think I will
My legions been amazing. It's my first step into PC gaming, and I have been an Xbox fan since the get go, but so far awesome experience. A few small bugs from the software but they have been minor and I feel nowhere near the extent everyone's been saying. It's been running games with better graphics and experiences than my series x and I can play it from anywhere (within reasonable distance from an outlet 😂)
I had Legion Go for like 10 days now and i have no problems either. Since it runs on Windows, problems is easy to fix anyway.
Im the same as you friend. I was a xbox guy and wanting a pc for games I cant play otherwise.
@@joshuadeloach1676 Also remember you can play Sony games like Spiderman, God of War, Uncharted etc. on PC. PC is a neutral platform.
how does it play gat 5 at high performance compared to your xbox
I like the legion go I sold my lcd steam deck for it. But I just bought a oled steam deck and the legion go is going back. The steam OS is just soooo much better and the battery isn't holding up on the go for what I expected. I'm realizing the steam deck gives me better flexibility when I'm not at home and that when I'm home I'm using streaming from steam link from my main gaming pc more than I'm using the hardware of the handheld to actually run the games so the legions go extra power really isn't something that's as big of a game changer than I thought it would be. Basically the biggest upside ended up being the better screen but now with the steam deck oled it no longer makes sense for me. If your a dad I highly reccomend getting a handheld and setting up streaming I'm finally getting through my titles while not having to be in front of my pc. It's not all about out the house gaming is also about conveniently playing at home as well.
Then you should just use a tablet or phone with sides controller and parsec or moonlight
@cotasa I did that in the past but the steam deck is a much better experience with the added benefit of what it can do on the go.
@@tangodown2721I believe to each is own ...Legion Go is phenomenal...it's still early in the game since Legion been out ..not even a whole month
You got rid of the legion for a steam deck...hahahaha stop😅
Bro, I don't know what's wrong with these steam deck heads ...I love my steam Deck to, but Legion is better by far even on that new upgrade
IMPORTANT NOTE - Apparently, the device sometimes wakes up and runs the whole time it's charging. In the enclosed case, this would be terrible for thermals.
That’s MANY windows devices tho
@@RiskyOutcomes That's good to know, but people should still be careful charging inside the case.
for me it is much more.The bigger screen and detachable controllers were huge and i never thought i would need it.i use it more than my series x and pc
Looks sweet :D and might actually be very useable for work to - given you have an HDMI cable with you
When it comes to budget laptops Lenovo is god tier…no wonder they made a good handheld….
When it comes to high end gaming laptops they’re god tier
just here to tell you that their Lenovo Legion laptop premium series has been a market for a couple years in a row now, absolutely best laptops I`ve had so far tbh
That makeshiff mouse is so genius man
This is one of the best Legion Go reviews. Props to UFD for giving the King it's due respect!
This does make me wonder. Would it be possible to buy the left controller (or hell, a pair) separately from the console itself and pair that to a PC? That way, I can use my Gaming PC with my choice of mouse and get the benefits of the analogue controllers and ergonomics of the Legion's left controller?
Or is there an alternative for such a thing? This is what got me interested in things like analogue keyboards (Wooting Two HE!), but they still are not the same as having an analogue stick and gamepad controls
There was a youtuber that tested the joycons using them as doubles player 1 and 2
Can confirm the Logitech K400 is a solid keyboard, I'm typing on mine right now from my bed. I bought this like four years ago and have yet to change the batteries, at this rate I'm gonna have to make sure they're not leaking before they even get a chance to die lmao. The only thing that gets a little wierd is likely a Windows issue more than anything, but sometimes it struggles to register mouse inputs and keyboard inputs at the same time for the touchpad. Not an issue unless you're a goober trying to play Minecraft from bed like me....
I've been playing with half a steam controller and a gaming mouse for awhile since wasd hurts my hands. It takes a while to get used to bu is so much more comfortable.
I recently used a PS Nav controller with a mouse on my PC and it was great. Best of both worlds as you say and I was amazed no one has made a device like this specifically for PC then I seen the Legion Go doing it! I wonder, would you be able to use one of these controllers on a regular PC? The Legion Go looks incredible and that's actually another selling point to me!
The nav controller was great, used it in leu of a keyboard for some time when drawing on a Surface, but ultimately it's hard to get enough buttons as I want.
On another note, I really hope these hybrid devices push game companies to allow for mixed input with analog and m/kb input. When it works, it's so good.
yep! That's what I do with a 12 button mmo mouse in the other hand, so the amount of buttons is huge! Though tbh I don't use this setup often. I was just experimenting when I had some issues. I struggle with WASD sometimes. I just try to take breaks and keep an eye on it more than anything now but when it's really bad or the game I am playing is quite simple and not too hard I switch to that alternative setup! That's what I am shocked at, that there isn't a controller like this for the opposite hand to mouse but with more buttons! I would make one myself if I knew how haha. The closet thing I have seen are devices like Azeron keypads and Razer orbweaver / tartarus but they are claw like devices and not the same type of thing I was after. They are great though!@@joos3D
I been playing on my legion go non stop and I’m bringing it on the road cause I’m a truck driver best purchase ever
Would 100% love to be able to rename the control schemes
Pen support?
I want to buy this as my main pc
Oh I love this all this competition
Great review! Also I have that same exact wallpaper on my pc lol
I just got mine and probably gonna return it. The battery life and the device is just a frustrating experience more than anything I used.
I'd be more tempted if it was native 1080p it's more then enough PPI at that size. I'll take higher frame rates over an overkill res. Lowering won't look good being non native.
Not to mention the fact they can make aftermarket controllers 😊
I had a bad start with controllers. One was stuck on a fixed green colour. I tried reset via pin 📌 then buttons for hard reset of controller, nothing! Each time when controller software was updated, it only recognised right controller. Eventually, it updated, out of the blue. And...turned blue, that right was set to.
Watching this on my Rog Ally.
Went back and played some games which have exclusive mouse support. The true strike controllers work extremely well.
I own the Legion Go and it works just fine, it's just you're used to high performance, "better" controls.
Personally I think the legion go offers great performance, like I can get 35-40 fps on warzone high settings, Major W!
it just need a OLED screen 8.8" 144hz
and a grip included in packaging
only that to be perfect 10/10 ❤
I would like to mention that out of ALL handhelds Legion Go requires the most amount of tinkering! You can buy it but you need to be on junior sysadmin level to use it.
If you know windows then you’ll be fine
FPS mode takes a little getting used to....great convenient feature though once you're used to it and you want a little more accuracy than the thumbs sticks if you stink at using sticks like me.
I have the 1TB legion go I would like to know the SLOT you show the micro sd card it’s for exact what purposes ?. I’m little confused I saw video people doing cloning Ssd card . Can I buy 2 TB AND plug inside that slot ?
You can upgrade the internal SSD with 2tb. Micro Center sells a 2tb version.
The micro SD card is for extra storage just like your phone.
Looks like a nice option indeed, but more so looks like it can bring more interest to this market and make more manufacturers create alternatives to the steam deck or even consoles.
Btw, you are doing great
17:44 I just ordered this from Amazon and it doesn't appear to connect via Blutetooth, need a USB-A dongle to recieve the signal?
Legion connects bluetooth I have two sets of ear buds connected Bluetooth
@@blastu2fool I’m not saying legion doesn’t have Bluetooth, I’m saying the keyboard doesn’t.
I want one with 32gb of RAM. 16 is not enough to get the most out of this. It shares RAM with graphics which means a performance hit is going to be taken when RAM fight begins.
Never gonna happen, go by a laptop or pc
@@SiliconDriftersome handhelds have 32 or 64 gb of ram.
@@stevemclovin1566 ya, how's that product support on those ayaneos and win gpds?
@@SiliconDrifter gpd and Aya will send you the parts to repair your system. if you know what you are doing. Plus the majority of them still works.
Legion Go is 8/10 with IS enabled.
I waiting to see a review from someone with smaller hands. I tried holding the Legion Go and felt that the controllers were really awkward to hold if your hands weren't big enough. If not for that I might've just bought it
My girlfriend says the same thing.
THE LEGION GO + IS THE KING OF HAND HELDS RIGHT NOW
1. Should've shipped with at least 24GB of RAM so the vRAM would be at 8, leaving 16 for the rest of the system.
2. Hopefully a 32GB RAM mod can be done and not also limited to the BIOS.
3.Needs a better d-pad for those type of games.
4. Hopefully Lenovo will release other joycons with grips and d-pads.
5. While the screen res is nice, it's a bit overkill on a 9inch display, 1080p would've been ok.
6. They needed a 2TB version and shame Micro Center can't ship theirs 2TB Go.
I feel it’s gonna take around 2 years for this to be amazing. Having a pc/gaming handheld/tablet all in one seems so useful and great value. But from reviews the software feels too basic at the moment, and it still doesn’t feel like it should be been released now
pour tous ce que tu demande la console serait a 1600 euro comme l'ayaneo kun 😂
comparer une machine qui a 4 mois de services a une autre qui a que 2 semaine aucune logique 😂
Vram doesn't distribute that equal or that low on an apu
It uses as much as needed, and more than not the CPU is hogging the vram, with the GPU being secondary priority
16 gb of ram is perfect for an apu
If you need more "ram" instead of vram, just set a page file
Brett .
Really love all your videos on UFD tech. I have 43 years experience in tech and Im a gamer.
Question about the Legion Go..i sm a left handed person with very limited use of my right side due to a stroke i had at birth.
I would like to consider getting the Legion Go for mu birthday next summer. In your opinion, is this something i could use comfortably.
Thanks knuou in advance
did you have analog (graduated) movement in mouse mode?
2:02 Oh! I was trying to Google this a few weeks ago, but there were no info on this. I like to play Fitness Boxing, Switch Sports, and Ring Fit Adventure. Maybe I could finally try out some Beat Saber with this. 😄
Another thing I’m curious about because of its tablet nature is if it supports the Lenovo Active Pen Pro 2 or any other stylus. I’m wondering if you can test this, or if you mentioned it later I will shut up and continue watching now.
I have a Legion Go and a Steamdeck My Legion Go IS BY FAR BETTER AND GAMES LOOKS AMAZING
I haven't seen anyone mention this, so maybe just a me-issue. Whenever you scrape your hands across the deskmat, there's this harsh sound that's giving me the same sensation as fingernails against a chalkboard. It makes it hard for me to concentrate on what you're saying. Had the same issue with other videos from the same filming set. Other than that, great content!
Legion display for a 8.8 inch screen is phenomenal, compared to an Oled it looks very good...for me The upgrades for the deck is not that serious compared to the LCD...Legion is way better in hardware and is more powerful then the deck
You can use the joycons as 2 controllers. You just need to switch the mode with legion L+ Top R when they're unplugged
I’m not too familiar with pcs or handhelds but is it possible to upgrade the battery?
You're the kind of guy when people get into a marriage you state everything that's wrong and completely omit it why it's good to get into one I think hanging around you after a a while all hope and faith fly out the window
The joystick to mouse is a huge selling point for me. Unfortunately I already got the Asus rog. I like it but lenovo go looks more functional
Honestly, I think the Ally is a better feel because of the weight, but I am disappointed that it did not match the 2023 ROG Flow X13 and Z13 lines with screens of 16 : 10 and 165Hz. That disappointed me quite a bit and makes me sit on the fence on the first year Ally.
i disagree about the ergonomics the bottoms corners dig into my hands really badly
I could see people wanting the True Strike controllers to use with PC, especially just the left one.
At this weight and price range i don't understand why i should choose this over a 14" laptop with similar CPU. For few additional hundred bucks you can get full fledged notebook that is slightly more expensive and little bit heavier while being much more versatile
Can u pocket a laptop?
Im wondering. Can you use the True Strike Controllers also as a normal gamepad? Like on PC? Normal gamepads destroy your posture and i think that might be an improvement in comfort.
i wish there was a 32gb ram version
Sweet! Another portable to sit in the case after a solid 14 minutes of use! 😮😂
For users like me it boils down to why do I need a windows handheld when I hate windows. That’s why I love my steamdeck you can keep your performance I use mine for emulation and I don’t care to emulate beyond the ps2 so I’m not missing out plus I have a steam subscription and Xbox game pass on my steamdeck I don’t need a huge gaming handheld at that price point and I had a choice I chose the steamdeck oled limited edition this past weekend over the legion at 8 inches it may as well be a tablet with handles and steamdeck is comfortable in my hands I own the launch edition of the deck so I’m comfortable with my choice
Do you mean you have gamepass cloud on the deck? Native gamepass only runs on windows atm. Which is why I use my steam deck less often, and thinking of picking up this or the ally
I love this but the only hangup for me is no VRR. I feel like thats kind of a must-have for handheld gaming.
just ordered one, but just wondering can i use a stylus pen and is photoshop/lightroom working okey? would be nice to have a portable device that i can game and edit my pictures on the go :)
I was actually thinking about pretty much the same thing but with 3d modeling and zbrush. Wacom tablets that have windows built in can run 1500+. This would be a nice alternative on the go.
wish he’d gone a little more in detail on the binding changes he made to make apex work because if apex detects mouse and controller inputs at same time it tends to freak out (I assume due to aim assist or the weird binding blocks controller has)
Flip the FPS mode switch, and that’s it.
It’s not recognized as a controller in this mode; and every keyboard input is available for you to map to the left truestrike.