Lenovo Legion Go Unboxing: First Impressions

[@MemekeyCubes01]

The Legion Go looks really cool! Having the controller turn into a mouse is very smart. If I didn't already have a Steam Deck I would consider getting one.

[@mishileehunibee]

@MemekeyCubes01 I agree that the controller doubling as a mouse is a smart idea.. I just think that the execution was a bit of a miss :/

[@bobbydigital18]

@@mishileehunibee Is there a DPI setting to the FPS mouse feature?

[@cqllel5186]

2:55 That's what she said!

[@hethen5846]

Congrats I've been keeping my eye on this handheld the screen looks gorgeous, personally I still prefer my ally for the speakers and astetics and no vvr is a huge deal breaker for me but I'm happy you like it.

[@mishileehunibee]

@hethen5846 thank you for your comment! :D is the vvr the glasses? i was looking into that for the ally but they’re super expensive 😭

[@hethen5846]

0​​​@@mishileehunibeesorry I meant to type vrr which is variable refresh rate which pretty much elimates screen tearing and helps with stuttering. Which makes a big difference when playing on the ally since this handheld and steam deck don't have it.

[@Iatecheetos]

So guys I really want a handheld gaming console but Idk which one to choose the ally or legion go? ally’s ssd issue is the downside cause I can only buy these consoles from third party sellers and If something goes wrong with it, I don’t think I can just pay money to send this console abroad to the factory to just have another one back

[@jjayala]

​@@Iatecheetosthe sd card issue is big for me too on the ally im torn between the 2

[@kinTaro-ju5xu]

@@Iatecheetosif you want something easier to set up and can’t replace ssd to deal with that sd card issue plus want a bigger screen then get the legion…if you don’t mind the opposite, then get the ally; it plays better

[@Harvey2Tall]

The legion go definitely looks promising. I was on the fence about it but Best buy just had a sale for the ROG ally the $100 off. I decided to go with the ally since they are basically the same hardware and I would prefer the smaller size. Hope both companies have success with these handhelds because ultimately that makes it more fun for the consumers

[@mishileehunibee]

@Etoredx ahhh exciting!! :) enjoy the Ally!!

[@V3ntilator]

Ally isn't cheaper on sale considering it doesn't include the 70$ carry case and don't have Hall Drift sticks.

[@SetTheCaptivesFree4797]

I just returned my second ally 🤦‍♂️. Keep having the same issues. I loved it though until it stopped working. I just ordered the go and hope it works out.

[@Harvey2Tall]

@@SetTheCaptivesFree4797 what was your issue?

[@Harvey2Tall]

@@SetTheCaptivesFree4797 honestly I would say forget both and get the OLED steam deck

[@Womens_Division]

Once the updates and patches start to kick in.. It'll definitely be a beast

[@Nighthawk-8050]

I agree 👍

[@MadaoAU]

Really good work with the first unfiltered views. I think you did great job to showcase that this device has potential, but it's really not all that there yet. I just realised how complicated this will become with the FPS mode, because it will recognize itself as a mouse, and every game has different keys for actions, so you definitely will have to do custom profiles for each game you play with FPS mode on. i will probably stay clear of this one since i have an Ally (and it uses the same CPU/iGPU) and a steamdeck. I like the versatility on this one, but no VRR hurts for me.

[@mishileehunibee]

@MadaoAU thank you for your comment! :) yeah, I did struggle a bit with the different buttons and keymappings. and honestly, I didn't even know what vrr was until I posted this video 😭 I had no idea the ally even had that feature. I've been trying to find some comparison videos with vrr vs no vrr. I've been hearing it's a deal breaker

[@hethen5846]

Not sure if she showed it in the video but I think it has a toggle in the bottom of the controller to switch fps mode off or on so that shouldn't be a problem

[@MadaoAU]

@@mishileehunibee VRR is quite hard to capture tbh, because cameras cannot really capture the effect. So what is happening is, displays have a certain amount of outputs of Hertz. 60, 120, 144 and goes on. you usually have the ability to select specific hertz that the manufacturer has unlocked. You might have heard of VRR as Nvidia G-Sync, or AMD Freesync. It's all the same feature, and what it does is when a game dips in the framerate bellow 60, the monitor tries to match the Hertz of the screen, with the FPS. On ROG ally this can vary from 48 to 60 hertz. Giving you a smoother experience even if the game dips a little bellow 60. (it is important because these devices are hungry for battery, so when you try to cap the Watts it consumes, you can take into account that Performance will be smooth visually from 48~60 fps. (you can adjust it to even go as far as 30 hertz) This of course is not perfect, so if the game is unstable like going from 60 to 30 instantly dipping a lot, you still will have bad experience, but if its dipping a little up and down 10~15 fps when something big happens, you will not even notice it. Sorry for the huge post lmao. @mishileehunibee

[@MadaoAU]

yes if you play with it as controller it's not a problem, i am strictly spoke for the FPS mode (which makes the whole thing emulate a mouse and keyboard setup)@@hethen5846

[@2TrainWakefield]

@@MadaoAUvrr is not that serious bro lol trust me. Just game.

[@Sleepy.Time.]

really like the screen size but i am not yet ready to commit to Lenovo when it comes to the software

[@mishileehunibee]

@Sleepy.Time. yeah I think the screen might be the best feature 😅

[@chrislaustin]

This looks like an amazing system for the price, and more consumer choices are always best, but the Steam Deck is probably my limit on size due to my smaller hands as well. While the bigger screen would be nice, you do have tradeoffs that come along with that as well. I like how now there is something in the market for almost everyone, and hopefully this trend continues as it means all developers will have to step their games up going forward.

[@zainmushtaq4347]

The Steam Deck is just too "heavy" for my carpal tunnel, but I found a workaround where I connect my Joy-Cons via bluetooth and use them -- works perfectly. But the big Deck controllers do stick out and use up space, so the Legion Go WITHOUT its controllers, but with Joy-Cons connected instead (wirelessly) sounds ideal to me :)

[@juanignaciojimenez1986]

I literally discovered your channel a few hours ago and I loved your video about the Ally. Fantastic review

[@mishileehunibee]

@juanignaciojimenez1986 aw thank you! :D I really appreciate it!

[@GrayWolf323]

I really hope the next generation of these devices can get us an ultimate version of a handheld gaming PC the Deck has probably the best control setup, the Ally has the best screen overall thanks to FreeSync, and the Go looks like it has the best screen size

[@mishileehunibee]

@GrayWolf323 I actually just learned about VRR after posting this video, which is apparently a deal breaker for some people. I've tried researching some video side by side to see the difference

[@Nighthawk-8050]

Young lady thank you for the unboxing and squash the negative comments your doing a fantastic job. I'm seriously thinking of buying the Legion go but I'll wait awhile for the price to drop and the software updates to fix the bugs. Have a nice day.

[@zeo_here]

Looks awesome, and controller into a mouse is pretty cool, and a case. Pretty sick.

[@AbhiBass96]

The LLG compromised on battery and sound. I think LENOVO wanted to create a secondary "mini" PC (portable) for hardcore gamers who don't mind sitting down with their charger plugged in and trying intense games. The thing that put me off from Ally was their faulty SSD card (slot). It's a total deal breaker for me. Also, I have much bigger hands and spectacles, so a bigger screen and physical device are the way to go. Great review!

[@mishileehunibee]

@AbhiBass96 thank you for your comment! :) Did you end up getting the Go? how are you liking it so far?

[@AbhiBass96]

@@mishileehunibee greetings! I haven’t gotten it so far as I am waiting for it to be available commercially in stores within my country. Asus did a great job with their Ally advertising it everywhere where I live, Lenovo hasn’t yet. But it’s my dream to get it. I know I am going to enjoy it thoroughly! Thanks for the video!

[@ozzydior]

MISHI BACK AT IT AGAINNNNNNN, excited to hear your thoughts comparing it to the ally (I commented this before video)

[@mishileehunibee]

@ozzydior i feel like this video was a whole comparison and i didn’t even mean for it to be 😭😭

[@Chilltechvibes]

I almost bought it yesterday when I was at microcenter. But ultimately waited since I recently bought the steam deck. But then legion go looks awesome. The screen is huge.

[@mishileehunibee]

@Chilltechvibes the screen is the best part about it for sure!

[@todorsamardzhiev144]

You've got potential as a vlogger. If you enjoy making these videos, please keep 'em coming :)

[@ravenknight_gaming3177]

Thanks for the video. I order one of these last night and I can't wait to try it out. I'm hoping the bigger battery makes a decent difference from the deck and I'm excited to try fps mode. Was kind of wondering if it would work well with mobas and rts games too but I'll have to wait and see.

[@MrLeicon]

Listening in coz at work. Probably 1/3rd of the video had me wondering if she's talking about the legion go or some other electric toy that also has a vibration motor!

[@Aorusgamer92]

I bought this device too 2-3 days ago no regrets for the price & purchased i return the ROG Ally for this beautiful pc

[@mishileehunibee]

love that! :)

[@Aorusgamer92]

i don't care what people says negatively about this pc I'm keeping it @@mishileehunibee

[@killabees213]

You can make the audio louder by installing realtek audio console. Huge help. Dont know if you've already done this or someone recommended this to you.

[@V3ntilator]

I bought Lenovo Go and love it. As for the price, people have to compare it to a premium phone and a gaming laptop.

[@MGWOODS_V1]

You had like 3 “That’s what she said” moments about 2 minutes and 45 seconds in 🤣🤣🤣. I’m like… “Where’s my boy Micheal Scott at?” And the hat…perfection 👌. Great video!

[@SurgemanX]

It rocks doesn't it!?! 😂 Got mine this past friday,and dumped the preinstalled Windows 11 and went to Windows 11 Tiny.Way way better performance!The only issue I have had so far is the directionals aren't as responsive as the Ally's.By the way, it's big baby! 😂😂

[@user-ik5kv3fd8k]

Get dolby atmos you can fix the sound

[@bresoccercards6461]

“OMG look how big it is. It’s a monster” Lads, keep it clean now.

[@VeegovonDOOM]

Everytime she said "it feels kinda big for my hand" I laughed ,because I'm childish.

[@Shaun-w4c]

Wow it’s monstrous 😮

[@emmanuelnyamali3878]

I had the rog ally and that used to be a pain for me to use because I have really big hands so I sold it and got the legion go, and it’s so much more comfortable for me

[@masszero3521]

I love your honesty! I wanna hear more about you!

[@markharris9673]

Please try the steam deck. I've had every portable pc device you can think of, and it's honestly magic right now 😎 once you get over the screen (it takes about an hour) you can really settle in and play some incredibly beautiful games with low tdp settings for hours. It's the most comfortable handheld I have ever touched. The speakers are great too. I think its going to be perfect for you. Would love to see a vid if you do decide to get one 🤓

[@mishileehunibee]

@markharris9673 haha I want one! I'm just waiting for it to go on sale. It was a tough decision between the two lol

[@aliceweiss6711]

You rock girl ! I'm about to buy the LGo but I'm still deciding between the ally and this one. 😩

[@mishileehunibee]

@aliceweiss6711 I haven't been able to spend enough time with it yet so I'm not much help 😭 planning on putting out a more detailed video on it though

[@blanka4545]

Sounds good the go! Get dolby access don't use default audio. Use headphones! Videos can have audio based on the source!

[@pochowandpoch]

Nice video,It seems that the right joystick uses the Gyroscope, the best experience for the gyroscope is having it in mouse mode, in joystick mode it is slow when turning.

[@rawdiggitydog]

Great format! I like that youre going in with a clear mind vs being diluted like most people. You probably would have never noticed the vrr thing if someone didn't mention it. That's how you know it only matters to certain people. Keep doing your thing. I don't understand why people talk so much about software unless it prevents you from gaming. You turn it on and go into your game.

[@mishileehunibee]

@rawdiggitydog thank you! :D

[@viki2162]

What do you think of it now? I’ve heard you have to do tons of things on it to get it to play good. I have a steam deck which I love but I would love a bigger screen and something that can play my Xbox games too. I was considering upgrading to the oled steamdeck but now I’m torn between oled sd or this legion go. Is it really a pain in the ass to setup like everyone says?

[@Mmjgamer82]

Glad you can configure the volume. Definitely makes a difference compared to out the box. Sure more drivers will be released to get this thing ahead of the rog eventually” Big is better.

[@bobbydigital18]

Covered well, Getting my LeGo soon, thanks for the insight

[@FS-zt6tm]

only reason why I want to get this is because of the eGPU support that doesn't cost an arm and a leg (like the Ally's XG Mobile). If Lenovo or some third party can come up with a Switch-like docking experience that can turn this into a gaming powerhouse when docked and hooked up to a graphics card, this would be an instant buy for me.

[@leekohuncho3912]

Eta prime dropped a video of it docked using a rtx 4090.

[@FS-zt6tm]

@@leekohuncho3912 I saw that but I want something more seamless like the Switch Dock where you just plop the device in it and it outputs to a TV/monitor instantly

[@leekohuncho3912]

⁠@@FS-zt6tmGotcha hopefully we’ll get to see some of those things come soon.

[@zerocal76]

I subbed to you just to see where you take your channel. I love tech 😎 Wish you the best w KZbinz😀

[@mishileehunibee]

@zerocal76 thank you so much! :3 I appreciate it!

[@datboidrew]

Subscribed. Love the device comparisons. Unboxing. All of it.

[@mishileehunibee]

@datboidrew I appreciate you! :)

[@Anhdq2109]

I look forward to you getting the Steam Deck as well and make a comparison as i only have the budget for one

[@MichelRonyjunior-ud4gk]

Will you buy her the steam?

[@Anhdq2109]

@@MichelRonyjunior-ud4gk Why

[@cameronj174]

Your channel is gonna get big ! Great review keep doing what you do and you’ll be at a million subs before you know it 💯

[@mishileehunibee]

@cameronj174 thank you so much! :') I appreciate it!

[@KAMProductions]

I'm a little late to the party but for FPS mode it may be best to pair the right joystick with a keyboard. The Legion Go looks great. I'm on the fence between this and the new OLED Steam Deck.

[@BigBearsChannel]

Heyyyyy I’m new to your channel and just came across it. I’m definitely getting this handheld and I been on my rog ally a lot and totally love it and all. I have my steam deck but I haven’t used it much because I can’t play many of games that I want to the steam deck itself.. nice channel

[@mam630]

Was deciding between this and the rog ally but I’ll go with ally since lack of vrr is a deal breaker for me also the native portrait screen on the legio go is going to be problematic for older games since they don’t support it

[@mishileehunibee]

@mam630 hey! thanks for your comment! that's so interesting that vrr is such a deal breaker for people. I never realized how big of a deal that was until I started reading the comments lol. I need to watch back gameplay from each system and see if I can notice a difference

[@ben7301]

How are the thumb sticks compared the ally vs go. Is the ally thumb stick has more movement than the go?

[@alvinafotey5680]

Definitely getting this. Love the big screen

[@makabad]

Nice video , what was your mic btw u sound great

[@mishileehunibee]

@makabad thank you! :) here's the mic I'm using: amzn.to/46ZwsJc

[@bryancartagena3286]

So how does the 8.8 in LCD screen compare to the 7 in OLED Switch screen? Im considering in getting one but I just need to get a rough idea if the screen size makes up enough to be comparable to an OLED panel.

[@jmerritt99]

lol I definitely had a hard trying to figure out what button was what playing that way. Another issue I had was playing offline smh

[@Cruzzzz777]

I buy the Legion Go yesterday oh god is incredible!!!! ❤🔥

[@solarlola5953]

I bought*

[@RE4PER]

Here before she blows up!

[@trabuco81]

Think the Legion Go is an upgrade from the Ally or is give and take?

[@jonathantroyer2822]

On another video I seen that on the left controller, if you press that top left legion button with the left bumper button, it pulls up button shortcuts and I think maybe button layout

[@Misaac]

"you can remove the cap...nope i'm scared" 😂

[@Mauwe]

Nice going to get it for Christmas 🎄

[@xdeadlyravenx1988]

Hi Mishi Lee will you be doing more videos comparing this to your Ally? I am curious to see how you would compare them. Thank you for the content!

[@mishileehunibee]

Hi @xdeadlyravenx1988 :) I am actually coming out with another video soon... I have a little more comparison of the two in the next one but it's not a full comparison video. It's more of the time I've spent with my Legion and if I'll end up returning it or not lol

[@heldergama47]

Do you ever tried the Meta Quest 3 before? You can play VR games and also 2D pc games as ifnyou were in front of a giant screen.

[@awishinjournal]

can I play it with a controller?

[@derbelgischefrank]

what i buy...need desktop pc and handheld in one-----asus or legion????????????help

[@rynmore5788]

at 2:40 mins... Michael Scott would be talking.

[@DylanTayag]

🔥

[@PapaHill822]

Can’t wait to get mines’!!!

[@MrRaychard123]

Can legion go able to play counter strike 2? Which handheld is best for CS2?

[@Shaun-w4c]

I’m trying to decide between the ROG ally now or wait for the the new steam deck oled has a really nice hdr 1000 screen and 66% better battery life plus a few other features and the seamless setup hmmm

[@SerjStar]

Cool video. U have an amazing personality ❤

[@andreadorno7722]

Is the fan noise too loud?

[@BillSavage]

Just found your channel and am enjoying your journey in finding the best handheld pc. I just ordered the steam deck OLED and I hope you did too, I would love to see your reactions and thoughts on it.

[@mishileehunibee]

i appreciate you! :) i did order the oled version too, definitely going to come out with another video with my thoughts on it. enjoy the steam deck!

[@cds5067]

I'd probably only buy it if it succeeded at 2 conditions, it's on sale, and I absolutely had some game I had to play and didn't already have a device to do so. That said it's too expensive for what it is, you can get an i9 desktop for this money.

[@mishileehunibee]

@cds5067 yeah I have to agree with you, from the little time I've spent with it, there's no way I would pay $750+ (which is what I paid for it lol)

[@UltimateMoralizer]

I preordered a Lenovo Legion Go last month and I’m still waiting for the darn thing haha. It’s because I live in the UK. I can’t wait to test out Switch games. I really wanna play Smash Bros Ultimate. Also, I’m gonna transfer all my roms from my iPhone XR. I might even buy WWE 2K23 for the Legion Go haha.

[@mishileehunibee]

@UltimateMoralizer I have a feeling you're going to love it :)

[@joshuwottdelta]

Valve just fixed your biggest gripe by releasing an oled version 😂 so im looking forward to that vid

[@utubegarbage]

I am saving up for one.

[@sonicandroxas]

Good luck bro. Cut out that coffee 👍

[@utubegarbage]

@@sonicandroxas my thoughts exactly :D

[@Dex2R7]

Subbed for the Dunder Mifflin hat

[@sataniclivesmatter]

So many that’s what she said jokes could be made leading up to 02:57 😂

[@BigBearsChannel]

Dannnnng that hand held his bigger omg 😳 see I gotta have one

[@Neuvari]

the sounds is really bad LOL, everything else is better i think

[@daviddevoye7615]

sur l'ally le lecteur sd brule donc kiff kiff

[@AlphaEvan]

The fact that 2 out 3 handhelds came with a case is disappointing. I’m a rog user and honestly it should of came with a case, the official rog ally case would of been perfect but no they want 40 for a case that’s subpar at best. Still love my ally but that was definitely a L for asus

[@Psychodrummer31]

I can not understand how many controls are dropped when the right side becomes a mouse... did you ever find solutions? Or are you just forced to lose inputs?

[@mishileehunibee]

@psychodrummer1117 yeah I don't have a clear answer on that yet :/ I haven't played around with it enough and the little I did play, I just kind of gave up lol

[@Psychodrummer31]

@mishileehunibee that's disappointing to hear :/ hopefully at least for your sake somethin works out.

[@viciousviolet3783]

Great video. It's such a gorgeous device.

[@mishileehunibee]

@viciousviolet3783 thank you so much! :) and yeah she is a beauty lol

[@carlosmelendez8317]

Now i want one

[@sanchopanza9440]

are the surround audio works?

[@borky1987]

Yeah... $850 in Europe... 😬 For a little more you can get a decent "gaming" laptop

[@mishileehunibee]

@borky1987 dang I had no idea it was more expensive over there 😭

[@SheSlayedGames]

do you still want the steam deck? are you still planning on getting it? and doing a review on it ?

[@mishileehunibee]

@uniquehobbiest792 if I can get it discounted, I probably would lol

[@kinTaro-ju5xu]

@@mishileehunibeeyou can get it refurbished at GameStop

[@stacksmasher]

Correction "The audio on your videos is not great" hahahahahahah!!

[@solarlola5953]

Yes audio is not the best. I feel like it runs smoother than the ally rog and I prefer the screen .

[@yoonsw12]

You gotta get the steamdeck OLED!

[@carlosmelendez8317]

Mishi did you end up selling the Rog Ally?

[@mishileehunibee]

@carlosmelendez8317 nope :) actually I just upgraded the SSD from 512 to 1TB

[@Emanuel-.-]

Hey which you prefer the rog ally or the lenovo legion go

[@mishileehunibee]

@Emanuel-.- since I just got it, it's too early to say now, but hopefully I'll have a better understanding when I spend more time with it :)

[@0DlNN]

Nice review, it was natural, since you didn't know the device.

[@lukasjozef1774]

Could you test the Legion Go with the GDP G1 please. Thanks

[@louisianaboy2253]

I’m picking up one Friday

[@GoBrand0n]

Can I play Overwatch 2 on this device?

[@OblivionPrime]

Please fix that camera wobbling but yeah the legion go is really nice but i think i prefer the ally overall due to the smaller size.

[@mishileehunibee]

@prime5108 I know I'm sorry 😭 it bothered me too but I didn't have anything else. But so far I agree, it might be a little too big for me, especially for travel.

[@OblivionPrime]

@@mishileehunibee Sorry about my comment I realized I came off rude also another reason I prefer the Ally is the speakers are just well the best in a handheld imo

[@BlueClover-lw3gw]

Nice!

[@Andromeister27]

damn that thing is massive

[@ktm-kr9mm]

I got the go but apart of me wants the ally

[@ksrnate]

Yeh there's definitely a aim assist problem on pc with Fortnite. Even there's supposed to be when a controller is detected there just isn't any 😭 drives me a bit mad

[@714SNF]

digging the hat!

[@mishileehunibee]

@714SNF thank you! :D

[@davidmason8497]

Steam deck and rog ally it a good gaming handle and they battery it very bad but seen like lenovo legion go it screen so big I might be buy ally but lenovo legion go will be late update for bios it also I bought ayaneo air plus or a1s

[@Asfanboy1]

Actually it's 800€ for the 512gb version

[@cherryblossoms4163]

I downloaded Cyberpunk 2077 via GOG, but every time I play the game, the screen or video is very sluggish or freezes every second or two whenever I try to move. It kinda gives me a headache. What did mean put everything on low? Update: I just figured out why my gameplay video was so sluggish. When playing the game, u have to run the Legion Go on Performance mode. Before I was running it on Balance or Quiet mode & the video would be slow, but when I ran Performance mode, video was smooth.

[@mishileehunibee]

@cherryblossoms4163 did you need change any of the graphic settings in game? asking because mine was on performance mode but I still had to put everything in low/medium settings

[@cherryblossoms4163]

@@mishileehunibee Oh yeah, I did put the graphics in low setting & turned off motion blur

[@cutmass]

a month ago you were struggling and you had to buy used now your buying a brand new 900 dollar handheld lol am i missing something

[@borky1987]

Only fans? 🤔

[@rawdiggitydog]

Bro, just enjoy the video

[@kinTaro-ju5xu]

It’s 700

[@cutmass]

@@kinTaro-ju5xu my bad in Canada after tax it's almost 1000

[@nickydee569]

Why do you care