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Lenovo Legion Go Review: The Swiss Army Knife Of Handheld Gaming PCs

The Lenovo Legion Go has a full-fledged Windows desktop operating system, making it convenient to install any desired programs. This sets it apart from the Valve Steam Deck with SteamOS, which can be frustrating when venturing beyond Steam’s ecosystem. With the Legion Go, you also get three free months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, creating a hassle-free gaming experience without any extra effort. The device accommodates multiple game storefronts, including Steam, Epic Game Store, Humble Bundle, GoG Galaxy, Uplay, and EA apps.

However, using Windows 11 on a touchscreen device like the Legion Go can be challenging and awkward. While Lenovo has a custom launcher called “Legion Space” to enhance the Windows 11 experience, it feels rushed and underdeveloped. Although there are dedicated buttons on the controllers for Legion Space and the settings sidebar, they are not frequently used. In comparison, the Steam Deck’s SteamOS offers a smooth, console-quality experience with optimized “Deck-verified” games. There is hope for Lenovo to improve Legion Space and provide a similar experience to SteamOS while maintaining accessibility to all game storefronts.

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Lenovo Legion Glasses Skip AR In Favor Of Portable Big Screen Gaming

The Legion Glasses essentially replicate the experience of a large screen hidden behind a pair of lenses, and despite the Legion branding, they aren’t targeted at hardcore gamers. The pitfall here is that the screen refresh rate is locked to 60Hz. Lenovo appears to have made a conscious choice here, as the Legion Go itself won’t be able to crack past the 60fps mark while playing the current wave of demanding AAA titles.

Another consideration here is that the Legion Glasses are also targeted at content consumption. You don’t really need a 90Hz or a higher refresh rate screen to enjoy a movie on Netflix or a YouTube video — 60fps videos are plenty smooth, and anything above it just seems overkill. However, if you had dreams of plugging in the glasses with a high-end gaming PC, 60fps is where you hit the peak.

Lenovo Legion GlassesChris Burns/SlashGear

Lenovo is banking more on the plug-and-play appeal of the Legion Glasses as a “portable, private, large screen viewing experience” and not necessarily shattering any visual quality or performance benchmarks. To ensure maximum comfort for everyone, Lenovo has left the doors open for prescription lens inserts. The box comes with a prescription lens frame, carrying case, adjustable nose pads, cleaning cloth, and an anti-slip adapter. As for the hit on buyers’ wallets, the Legion Glasses will be up for grabs at $329 and arrive in October.