Lenovo Legion Go Unboxing
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Get Tempered Glass Screen Protectors and skins for your device at shortlinus.com There are a TON of handheld consoles with Valve, ASUS, and Nintendo dominating the space, but Lenovo is coming in with an interesting idea -- taking features from all the existing handhelds and putting them together into one machine. With detachable controllers, a huge high-res screen, and a built-in mouse, is this the ultimate package, or is software the chief decider of a great device? Buy a Lenovo Legion Go: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 This thing's a beast 1:17 Button/Port walkthrough 2:48 Steam Deck size comparison 3:37 Sponsor - dbrand 4:18 Trackpad woes 5:19 Charging options and even more buttons 6:20 More trackpad complaints and included accessories 7:29 Rocket League and LABS display tests 8:50 LABS Battery test results 9:40 Performance/Resolution options 10:22 LABS Gaming test results 10:47 The software needs a lot of work 12:02 The built-in kickstand and lighting effects 12:54 LABS Temperature test results 13:13 Playing Cyberpunk 2077 and speaker impressions 14:03 Trying out "FPS Mode" with built-in mouse 16:22 Pricing and overall thoughts 16:59 Outro
Lenovo is trying to redefine the handheld PC space with the Legion Go, and this unboxing video dives into the hardware package with a detailed first look. The host highlights the massive 8.8-inch 1600p display, the Ryzen Z1 Extreme inside, 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and the 7,500 MT/s memory bandwidth, emphasizing how these specs position the Legion Go against incumbents like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. The video then moves into the physical design, noting detachable TrueSmart/TrueStrike style controllers, a fold-out kickstand, built-in trackpad, and the inclusion of a USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 port, microSD, a 3.5mm jack, and a cooling system vent. Early impressions cover the controller mechanism and a glimpse at the file handling, while acknowledging the potential software limitations that could influence the overall experience. Throughout the unboxing, the presenter demonstrates various accessories and first-impression usage scenarios, including a skin option from dbrand, a protective solution, and the slightly quirky power button, setting the stage for a deeper software and thermals evaluation later in the video.
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Questions answered
- What are the standout hardware features of the Lenovo Legion Go as reviewed in this video?
- Key hardware features include an 8.8-inch 1600p display, detachable controllers, a built-in trackpad, a large cooling vent, USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, a microSD slot, a 3.5mm jack, and a 65W charger with rapid charging claims.
- How does the device compare in size to the Steam Deck according to the review?
- The Legion Go is taller and thicker than the Steam Deck but has a similar width, making it somewhat comparable in overall footprint with a larger screen.