Legion Go In-depth Review - - PART 1: It was worth the wait

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  • This is video 1 of my definitive review series on the Lenovo Legion GO.
    Video 1: In Depth User Review and Comparison
    Video 2: Head to Head Battle with the ROG Ally (including eGPU showdown)
    Video 3: Legion GO eGPU battle, testing MANY GPUs on the GO.
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    Timeline:
    0:00 Intro
    0:31 Carrying Case Comparison
    2:15 Hand Feel / Ergonomics
    4:34 Buttons an Inputs
    9:47 Kickstand and Controllers
    11:08 USB4 ... two of them
    14:29 Teardown (vs deck and ally)
    18:25 Fan Noise - GO vs Ally
    19:22 VRAM/UMA Buffer - Lenovo is listening (Sketchy BIOS Results)
    20:09 The Screen... oh yes, the screen.
    24:07 Audio Test (vs Ally and Deck)
    26:42 Legion Space ... it's meh
    30:36 FPS Mode is Noice
    31:42 GAMING - The Last of US - Various Settings
    33:29 Thermals during gaming
    33:53 GAMING - Red Dead Redemption - Various Settings
    34:45 GAMING - Resident Evil 4 Remake - Various Settings
    35:39 GAMING - Harry Porker's Legacy - Various Settings
    36:46 Conclusions - Pros, Cons, and should you buy?
    #LegionGo #rogally #steamdeck
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  • @rimac2727
    @rimac2727 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I appreciate the simplicity and the details you put into your video.

  • @slickrounder6045
    @slickrounder6045 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    The review we needed! 41 mins just for part 1 LOL. Sweet, looking forward to this.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      eGPU gonna be a pain to make but meh, it’s fun

  • @shortanimationz
    @shortanimationz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Weirdly enough this is actually my favorite review of the Legion Go so far. It feels very much like what my impressions would be like if I owned all three devices (only own the Deck rn)

    • @Ragy-
      @Ragy- 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      To be fair this guy has a huge Legion bias so didnt expect anything else 😂
      Legion GO has the worst dpad critisized by everyone and this guy says its the best 🤷‍♂️
      Rly cannot take this guy seriously myself in case of Legion

    • @panicdp5606
      @panicdp5606 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Ragy- ??? Dpads are always subjective

    • @Shaunymac10
      @Shaunymac10 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Ragy-yeah some of the things he said i was like hold on 🤔 dude just contradicted himself

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Ragy-it’s not a bias my man. If something is good, then it’s good. 🤷
      I buy all of my legions and asus and handhelds out of pocket. Why would I be biased towards one or another? Doesn’t matter to me if one’s better or not.

    • @CandysChannel
      @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Ragy-Are you serious hon?! Either you are a teenager or a very young person who is very emotionally immature and clearly have short sightedness in general! Who the heck cares if some people say one thing? Yes, many share the same opinions at time and it doesn’t devalue or invalidate his opinion on the d pad in the slightest, because it’s called having a different opinion! No one is wrong, just different perspective. Grow up

  • @larrybraham4884
    @larrybraham4884 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I get mine next Monday. I accidentally ordered two so ill sell the other instead of returning it. Awesome review look forward to part two! Im excited like a kid aftwr this review because it certainly comes across the most genuine ive seen thus far. Cheers 🍻

  • @digitaldoom3593
    @digitaldoom3593 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video.... getting mine Tuesdays can't wait

  • @cyclone427np
    @cyclone427np 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing review. Subscribed bell on! To the point all the good info. Seriously a good review.

  • @shady8205
    @shady8205 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    your review is very genuine and comprehensive, thank you for your great effort.

  • @ChariotManGaming85
    @ChariotManGaming85 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive been waiting for this video! Since I was talking to you in Discord! I can't wait to get mines!

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh hey dude. Soon soon

  • @Goblue734
    @Goblue734 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m picking up mine tomorrow. I’m super excited!

  • @fadimroue9181
    @fadimroue9181 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Absolutely well worth the wait! I pre-ordered two - kept one for myself and gave one to my son, lol. We received them this Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Couldn't be happier with the purchase! The screen alone is worth every penny.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yeah you can basically skip most of my video, watch the screen part. And be sold.

    • @PIFFthePUFF420
      @PIFFthePUFF420 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can't believe that... Have you never played a console game in your life? These joysticks alone are a deal breaker for me.. the deadline is literally at 50%. Then at 55% it just flies full speed.. I seriously find it close to impossible to believe anyone is happy with this

    • @mtskz
      @mtskz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The deadzones should be able to be calibrated in the future if not already

    • @fadimroue9181
      @fadimroue9181 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PIFFthePUFF420 My main gaming happens on a desktop PC where I prefer the precision of a keyboard and mouse, so the handheld is more for casual gaming sessions when I'm away from my desk. It's about convenience and enjoying games in a more laid-back setting. Regarding the joystick deadzone issue, I noticed a similar thing with the ROG Ally I had previously, but it improved with updates. I'm optimistic the same will happen with the Legion Go. Every device has its quirks, but it doesn’t take away from my overall experience for what I use it for.

    • @CandysChannel
      @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PIFFthePUFF420Return to whoever raised you and demand a refund. You failed them and yourself

  • @AdAm-cw3gi
    @AdAm-cw3gi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well done very thorough review! Work on your brand and you may be going places!

  • @The-KGC
    @The-KGC 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Down to earth, grounded and very informative - good job sir!!! :)

  • @kdlc2730
    @kdlc2730 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome review! I've got mine ordered waiting for it to arrive. I'm thinking about getting an eGPU for a 3080 I have but to use in handheld mode. Have you seen massive differential in performance between an external monitor vs handheld? I'm worried it might be a waste of time with the bandwidth limitations

  • @lufasumafalu5069
    @lufasumafalu5069 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    llked and subbed for honest down to earth review

  • @knightsjoker
    @knightsjoker 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Finally you got yours. Can't wait for part 2.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I’ve had for a few days. I basically stayed in my office testing it constantly for days :P

  • @CoinOpTV
    @CoinOpTV 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm enjoying my Legion Go -- some games stress it more than others.... guess we'll see how updates come along.

  • @RangerRobAZ
    @RangerRobAZ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video, by far the best legion go review I’ve seen.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, hope it’s useful to the people

  • @user-wk9yu7vz8j
    @user-wk9yu7vz8j 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The best review so far the only review with EGPU also. I'm still waiting on my Legion GO since shipment date here in Korea is the 9th. Legion Go seems very promising especially the screen is pure perfection to me.

  • @CandysChannel
    @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the best review I have seen of the Go, so thankful so much. I’m an older lady so I need that large screen! It’s exactly what I need!

  • @protaciom
    @protaciom 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One thing I'm curious about is how much playing through parsec or the like would improve battery life. Have you tried that?

  • @jc74435
    @jc74435 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great review. 1600p with FSR performance is looking awesome

  • @Majorzigzag
    @Majorzigzag 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When is the egpu videos coming up! I have spent days on searching info about egpus with the GO. Please release 🙏

  • @prdsatx4467
    @prdsatx4467 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any issues plugging it in to an external monitor / TV?
    I'm hearing some people are having problems with it defaulting to portrait mode.

  • @gambitgambitgambit
    @gambitgambitgambit 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a fantastic review

  • @antonioaseremo6335
    @antonioaseremo6335 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How are the dead zones on the joysticks? your in depth review did not cover this so I was curious if it was overlooked or you just didn't have any issues with them.

  • @Crussman499
    @Crussman499 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the feel of the controls. All buttons work in unison for my fingers. I like where the power button is as well. Time to do my own testing!

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice. Test away !

  • @slickrounder6045
    @slickrounder6045 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome to see 4x games being used on a Handheld like the Legion Go. It's big screen does it justice and makes it somewhat viable seemingly.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      the problem is.... I will spend WAY too many hours in them now....

  • @smartphonefan5226
    @smartphonefan5226 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I cant wait for my Legion Go to get here. The bigger screen and detachable controllers are a nice touch. If you think about it, Lenovo has unintentionally created an iPad mini competitor. I will have to test it out once it gets here. From the looks of it, the Legion Go is shaping up to be the best mini tablet for gaming.

    • @EnjoyCocaine
      @EnjoyCocaine 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The go has bad battery life 1,5 hours vs the ipad 10 hours, so no

    • @Alan-ny5ng
      @Alan-ny5ng 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@EnjoyCocainelmao have you checked asus ally? I got go bc bigger screen and slightly better battery life

  • @ryansoo7228
    @ryansoo7228 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can both the USB4 be connected to monitors so it runs dual external monitors?

  • @kosamuki
    @kosamuki 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Where can I get that Harry Porker game? It looks awesome!

  • @Dex2R7
    @Dex2R7 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Which one do you think has as better Dpad? I'm torn between the Ally and the Go. I wish the Go had a better processor or something to make the decision easy.

  • @atruj001
    @atruj001 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Since you can take the top of the thumbstick off, are there any good replacement caps that would fit? Maybe even get longer ones lol

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don’t have these but I foresee a good 3rd party support on eBay, Amazon, etc.

  • @Despicable_Gamer
    @Despicable_Gamer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best detailed review ever

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks 🤝

  • @floatyseagull9472
    @floatyseagull9472 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey beau I’ve noticed for 2 units (one replacement) of the legion slim 7 gen 8 amd that I got I’ve been having a wierd issue where geekbench/cinebench scores significantly drop after 2 days. Same power mode, plugged in, no apps running. Have you experienced this?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No I haven’t. Are you sure there isn’t any malware or bloatware being stalled?. Also where are you getting your gpu drivers

    • @floatyseagull9472
      @floatyseagull9472 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TechGuyBeaulmfao windows was stuck on best power efficiency. I am so mad at myself for not finding this earlier but at the same time why tf does vantage not change this depending on the power mode?
      Anyways disregard the issue

  • @borky1987
    @borky1987 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Having the detachable controllers it's a plus, I imagine in the future there will be third party ones available (with different shapes and sizes)

    • @ivantan8877
      @ivantan8877 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Also good to use in portrait, i'll probably leave the iPad at home while traveling since this can replace it

    • @upkz762
      @upkz762 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ivantan8877 Sole reason I bought it over the rest, this is going to be perfect for a bullet hell setup on the go

  • @bezurk5182
    @bezurk5182 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was a awesome review I've watched alot of reviews on this thing and i think yours was the best.

  • @NevadaSYSTEMmusic
    @NevadaSYSTEMmusic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Totally the review I was looking for - in-depth content, instead of PR talking points... you're the hero we need. Random niche question if you know - how's the real-time audio latency?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks, I’m glad you found it useful. As for the audio I’m sorry I don’t have that answer. The discord community for the legion Go is quite good, perhaps join up and ask someone there

  • @V3ntilator
    @V3ntilator 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1.) How much storage were available out of the box since Windows etc. drains X amount of space?
    2.) Do you know if external USB SDD will keep disconnecting if handheld is using PSU too?
    I decided to buy Legion Go too, because of 2 USB-C ports, Hall Effect Sticks, Big screen etc. Waiting for local store to get it in stock, hopefully today.

    • @dutchie45mk
      @dutchie45mk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Mines keep disconnecting even when the power supply is not plugged in the next usb-c port

    • @V3ntilator
      @V3ntilator 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dutchie45mk Did you try with a powered USB Hub?

    • @dutchie45mk
      @dutchie45mk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@V3ntilator no, don't have a hub so hard drive was plugged in one USB with the power supply plugged in the next port

    • @V3ntilator
      @V3ntilator 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dutchie45mkI read that it needs a powered Hub, or it's own PSU connected for it to get enough power.

  • @alestronis
    @alestronis 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video!
    The thing is... Can it replace a, for example Mac Mini M1, for image editing in Photoshop or Lightroom (connected to an external monitor).
    Since my Mac Mini M1 has only 256GB, I am considering to replace it with a Legion Go - connected to an external monitor and use it for Photoshop, Lightroom and maybe for video editing in DaVinci Resolve. It would be great to see a video about the Legion Go as a desktop-replacement.

    • @CandysChannel
      @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, other reviews mentioned this. Whatever a laptop can do, the Go can do as well including what you want it for.

  • @Teremei
    @Teremei 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't even have a huge steam library. just a bunch of 90s pc games, and pinball emporium. Still excited to set all that up. Trackpad and FPS mode are HUGE.

  • @CHA0SBLEEDS
    @CHA0SBLEEDS 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does the legion go have a camera, because I noticed a cut out in the screen protector. Also where'd you get the screen protector?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Screen protector just Amazon it’s a Y700 legion tablet screen protector (I have a short about it).
      It’s. It a camera, it’s a light sensor

  • @skylorsteed9920
    @skylorsteed9920 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Some of the other reviewers have said that the integer scaling doesn’t actually work on the Go’s screen. Right now apparently it can only work on external displays.

  • @robblack8754
    @robblack8754 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    The difference in colour between this and the Ally seems to come down to this being set in the dci-p3 colour gamut while the Ally is used in the correct srgb or rec.709 gamut. If that is the case then what you are raving about is oversaturated colours, meaning it is not accurate or how the content is supposed to look. You can prefer that but if this is what is going on then you should realize it is not accurate. I wish Notebookcheck had a review of the Go since they take measurements and would confirm if this is the case.
    The screen the Go uses is from a Lenovo tablet and that tablet is hdr capable which would probably help explain the high dci-p3 coverage it has. It'd be nice if Lenovo would make the Go hdr capable as there is nothing that should prevent that from happening.

    • @mosthated8848
      @mosthated8848 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You're right colors do look overly saturated on the go.

  • @ffedor77
    @ffedor77 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    soooo...whats the best way to play retro games? Download emulators thru android?

  • @romeujulieta5587
    @romeujulieta5587 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello my computer is old and Im thinking to buy a Lenovo Legion go my question is buying a Lenovo Legion go can i play at minimum/médium setting like Hogwarts legacy,citie skylines 2,cyberpunk?
    Second question do you think probably i can play in this Lenovo almost Next year PC game releases at least minimum/médium settings?
    Thanks

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You should be good for the titles you mentioned. City skylines is kind of broken, but I’m sure they will fix it. Even the most demanding games will run on this handheld so long as you are OK to lower Settings
      I barely game on my ps5 or gaming pc anymore, I just use handhelds

  • @pyroflexer
    @pyroflexer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your reviews are really good 👍. Without that clickbait and uninformative trash style that many reviewers are used to

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks dude. I just like tech and spreading info about it

  • @bentles
    @bentles 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We have to wait til december 15 to get these in Australia I'm so keen

  • @V3ntilator
    @V3ntilator 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought Lenovo Go yesterday and i will keep it.

  • @bloodmickey560
    @bloodmickey560 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What type of NVME your using ???

  • @soursdeyny1687
    @soursdeyny1687 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just want to know just for video play back how long will it last ? 6h? 3h?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Probably more. Set the wattage down to low, and have at it. The 7840u processor just sips power realistically when it gaming

  • @gatesroyale
    @gatesroyale 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pro tip when you have your device off and you wanna know the battery percentage before fully charged, just take the cord out and put it back in. It will stay off, but I will tell you how much battery percentage is left.

  • @JogBird
    @JogBird 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    im gonna wait till gen 2

  • @hitscorpion4745
    @hitscorpion4745 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What egpu did you use? Does it work? Plz help

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m going to be putting out a full eGPU video soon. Working on it this weekend

  • @telepathicdragon
    @telepathicdragon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good video. i think you're underwriting the premium you get.
    It costs more but you're getting your moneys worth in every respect, so unless size is really your gripe or your budget is really strict, then it just seems like the clear winner to me.

  • @mben1349
    @mben1349 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm a little older and this feels better . more solid in my hands.

  • @Xt660xmike
    @Xt660xmike 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Help pls wivh better i buy

  • @SMOK3YY7
    @SMOK3YY7 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad I’m not the only one who thought the right controller feels loose and has slight play, thought it was a defect with my device but it maybe just normal, I can’t tell when I’m playing games tho so it’s not much of a big deal.

  • @grb454
    @grb454 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    At 21:25mn the rog ally show a more accurate skin tone on the hand, the go have a strong red cast. Also at 25:29mn.

  • @jetli3333
    @jetli3333 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I own a Go. Whats stopping us from just getting a laptop? Im genuinely curious. Laptop we have mobile data , keyboard, better graphics at $800 what are your thoughts? Thanks

    • @leorelic
      @leorelic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      form factor is what's stopping you. you need to realize Laptop and Handheld form factors are 2 different things regardless of how much "POWER" the handheld has. the form factor alone can create a massive amount of situations for you to play your games in. what's stopping me from playing my games on my bed or couch when Steam Deck/Rog Ally and Legion Go exist? and prior to that 3DS/DS/Vita/PSP etc etc existed

    • @Despicable_Gamer
      @Despicable_Gamer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Form factor and again the so called gaming laptop with an Rtx 2060 wont even last you 30 minutes of gameplay on the battery

    • @garys2157
      @garys2157 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Portability is a big thing, I just got the Go, haven't done lot with it so far, but can see it doing lots of laptop/tablet like stuff, beyond handheld gaming, I did get a Asus Xflow 13, only has a 4050, but weights 2.8 lbs, has been nice to travel with, and capable of playing games.

    • @jetli3333
      @jetli3333 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm still playing around with the Go and waiting for the updates to arrive. 2 hours at best battery life, no you can plug in to charge, you have ro completely stop what your doing to get actual increase in charging of the battery, the tablet area can get very very hot, not warm but hot as the fans blow in the background pretty loud. $800 laptop I'm getting more for my money just on paper. 2 hour battery with no way to continue to game/work and charge the device and keep going is pretty nuts.

    • @leorelic
      @leorelic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jetli3333 "2 hour battery" my guy , its an APU running games at a high performance on a battery with plenty of hardware attached to a small form factor, the fact that you even get 2 hours is a LOT as Steam Deck gets 1:30 at best. but this depends on game and power profiles , if you reduce the TDP or lock the frame at lower fpses , it will increase battery life drastically. not every game has to run at the maximum TDP to have the perfect performance. in fact even gaming laptops have the same issue. so the fact you say "i'm getting more for my money" is plain wrong. you just keep plugged in is the more likely scenario here
      as to why it doesn't charge when you game , its a security feature with Legion Go to avoid damaging your battery , you can disable it and let it charge just fine while you game.
      it getting hot is a normal thing. but it way too loud is perhaps due to you having the maximum power profile on. try playing something smaller and lock frames or use lower TDPs & see your battery life grow.
      if you got this device thinking you were gonna play the latest and greatest games that eat a lot of power for 6-7 hours , sell this device immediately as this is not for you.... and you have no clue what this device is for.

  • @losteden6390
    @losteden6390 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    After using the GO for a few days I've come to the decision that I prefer the Ally... The VRR screen on Ally, I had some problems with games running on the Go due to the Portrait screen, the software is much better on Ally, the Ally is a lot more portable, the speakers are much better on Ally, the Ally is quieter. The big screen is nice on the GO but the Ally screen is still fantastic and there are too many things the Ally does better. I think I will keep the GO but I prefer the Ally for sure ...

    • @mosthated8848
      @mosthated8848 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Folks are saying flex audio brings out the speakers more. You right folks just don't understand having a vrr screen is a MUST in these low tier apu's.

    • @AmazonWebService98
      @AmazonWebService98 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mosthated8848 just w8 for ally 2 with new apu

    • @itsquiwi8780
      @itsquiwi8780 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@mosthated8848yea but they still don't sound close the the allys are decks speakers and no vrr is a huge no no for me

    • @titansfan2104
      @titansfan2104 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I just ordered an open box ally for $519. The 300 dollar difference from the GO and peoples review of it having VRR led me to try the ALLY to see if im happy with it

    • @losteden6390
      @losteden6390 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@titansfan2104 Hope you get a good unit ... If you do - it's a fantastic handheld ... let us know how it goes ....

  • @markpotter8280
    @markpotter8280 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This looks great now all I gotta do is decide who does not get a crimbo present this year so I can buy a LegionGo 😆

  • @Yorcen
    @Yorcen 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you think no vrr is a deal breaker?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Nope. I have an ally too. I don’t notice screen tearing at all on the go

  • @poet8236
    @poet8236 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really nice review, thanks a lot. :) Just to be the smart guy, one detail: 4X games are not "4 times" games, but "4X" games, as in eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate. As I said, tiny detail to be a smartass, really enjoyed your video!

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I noticed it when editing and was like, meh. Close enuff lol

  • @enriquecarvajal4588
    @enriquecarvajal4588 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do emulation and emu deck for windows

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can do that later in my gaming video sure. Luckily I’m a Patreon sub to emudeck windows

  • @leorelic
    @leorelic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great review - all subjective opinions aside i think we all should take a moment and really thank Valve for busting open the floodgates to this market. their work has definitely influenced ASUS and Lenovo to enter this space.
    and Valve's software work is going to benefit almost all Linux users across the board on any device. they made Gaming on Linux a very viable and stable thing , 5 years ago no one thought it would be possible. i can't wait to see what they cook with Steam Deck 2 in the future. as for now Lenovo Legion Go is perhaps the best Windows handheld , where as imo Steam Deck crushed the market as a whole because its software is far more stabilized and streamlined + you can't really compete with $399 starting price , i wish nothing but great things for Lenovo here.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep. And the steam deck is still good considering hold old the chipset it. They really provide a lot of support to this day and will continue to

    • @leorelic
      @leorelic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TechGuyBeau Steam Deck is going to have a console-like lifespan so despite older APU , its gonna feel very optimized and its gonna use it properly. i wish ASUS and Lenovo did the same instead of relying on Windows because imo that extra work and software support is the real deal , good hardware can only get you far but good software and support and community is eternal

  • @sharlatandjaul3739
    @sharlatandjaul3739 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it better to run game at 1600 and turn on fsr to performance or just run at 800p without fsr ?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      that is your choice. raw performance is better on 800p native. but its a bit less crisp than 1600 p with FSR.
      Typically it depends on the game, so I've been using 800p on some, and 1600+FSR on others .
      playing with settings can be fun too

    • @sharlatandjaul3739
      @sharlatandjaul3739 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TechGuyBeau ty ! Did you run Lenovo drivers or 7840u ?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sharlatandjaul3739 not for the review, but I’m running them now :)

    • @sharlatandjaul3739
      @sharlatandjaul3739 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TechGuyBeau them ? Lenovo one or 7840u ? 🤣

    • @mosthated8848
      @mosthated8848 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can we add 900p as we did to Asus Ally before the new update?

  • @OaklandTae
    @OaklandTae 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Might have to order that official screen protector...

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah we don’t have that here. This is a y700 legion tablet protector. Same screen but not quite perfect

  • @1324spud
    @1324spud 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'll wait for the open box ones

    • @larrybraham4884
      @larrybraham4884 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They already have open boxes in Hawaii according to a different youtuber that lives locally. Well they are most likely sold out by now...

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always a decent idea if patient. Money is money

    • @tico2209
      @tico2209 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just got the 1TB version for $639 plus taxes

    • @CandysChannel
      @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They already have them at Best Buy but will sell out extremely fast

  • @azgard8914
    @azgard8914 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My left controller is loose and wobbles…….anyone else have this issue

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I haven’t heard. But just contact Lenovo, they have good support. Chat and phone options

  • @joeyxl3456
    @joeyxl3456 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stop making me want this Legion Go so much :)

  • @churchofsatan2041
    @churchofsatan2041 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any SD card issues?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I haven’t heard anything yet from anyone on discord, Reddit, or TH-cam. I think so far we are good to go

  • @MrOdaddy2011
    @MrOdaddy2011 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Rog ally speakers are game changing imo. Ive heard details in games now that i didnt know exist even on steam deck.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      they are very good speakers

    • @BristolMatt
      @BristolMatt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I went in a store and thought the speakers on the Ally was amazing.
      I got kids and need decent speakers as I can't hear the ones on the switch.
      The Lenovo has worse speakers, so it's a total deal breaker for me.

    • @Shaunymac10
      @Shaunymac10 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BristolMattthe bad speakers and loud fans are a massive negative for me

    • @CandysChannel
      @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As a person with low hearing compared to other 50 something olds, I always use headphones so the built in speakers doesn’t bother me whatsoever on the Go.

  • @user-nb8df2wj1o
    @user-nb8df2wj1o 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    18:36
    Really? Around 40?
    Then I realized he was talking 😂

  • @LazyFaux5656
    @LazyFaux5656 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Heavy
    Everything at 800p is blurry
    No VRR (which after purchasing an Ally last night, I’ve found is absolutely NEEDED on a hand held.
    Portrait display we were LIED TO about (somehow everyone forgot that) we were promised a landscape display
    Returning it.

    • @CandysChannel
      @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Made no difference whatsoever to me. I didn’t even notice it at all when I play games on the Go

  • @npcimknot958
    @npcimknot958 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    other than the bugs. ya its growing on me.
    k would looove this to be steam is with Linux but with windows ca[abiliyes.. then it would be perfect.
    I still prefer Linux desktop but windows being able to play almost anything.. thats the only thing thats missing from steamdeck

    • @leorelic
      @leorelic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      and that's sadly a thing that isn't really Valve or Linux's fault. devs just need to make their anti-cheats compatible with Linux.
      and personally speaking even without games that don't run , Steam Deck looks like it can play everything i want anyways so its the perfect package for someone like me.

  • @Juggernaut-IV
    @Juggernaut-IV 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Egpu enclosure for $150?? Pretty sure the Razer core x is like $350

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lots on sale and used floating around. Don’t buy it at msrp

  • @kalioude
    @kalioude 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beau means beautiful in french 😁👌

  • @Londonbridge978
    @Londonbridge978 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rog ally or legion go?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same price? GO wins by landslide. But the ally can be had on sale now. Which makes things spicier

    • @Londonbridge978
      @Londonbridge978 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TechGuyBeau I’m starting to see open box legion go as well to make things even more spicier lol

  • @VeegovonDOOM
    @VeegovonDOOM 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That "wobble" with the joy-cons are kind of concerning, this D-pad is the absolute worst for fighting games, the Ally style works better for fighting .😮

  • @unkleEL
    @unkleEL 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lenovo Legion Beau 🤔

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol nice

  • @Shaunymac10
    @Shaunymac10 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn those fans are loud though 😂 all you can hear when youre gaming

  • @AntwonThompsonAirswag_46835
    @AntwonThompsonAirswag_46835 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So ur laptop gaming wins

  • @dingleberries360
    @dingleberries360 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your the only positive review lol

    • @PIFFthePUFF420
      @PIFFthePUFF420 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This has been one of the worst experiences in purchasing a new product. Their software is so terrible that it is a dealbreaker.. real question is how long would it take them to release a patch?

    • @dingleberries360
      @dingleberries360 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PIFFthePUFF420 I'm sure they will. It's more than just the software that turns me away though. I own an ally already with an xg mobile egpu. It's a far better product imo. You can hook up any egpus to the go bit TBH I haven't found one that's as functional and powerful as the Asus xg mobile series. Proprietary but just better.

    • @CandysChannel
      @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      11/10 was an update and 11/30 more updates

  • @fresco_dinero5155
    @fresco_dinero5155 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    720p on the ally looks much better on the ally than it does on the go

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You shouldn’t use 720p on the go, you should use 800p..

    • @fresco_dinero5155
      @fresco_dinero5155 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TechGuyBeau yeah that’s what I was saying. 720p on the Ally looks better than 800p on the go

    • @beau-urns
      @beau-urns 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@fresco_dinero5155the screen is much smaller, so it’s hard to see any blurriness

  • @Dx-so7jm
    @Dx-so7jm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its such a tough call for anyone whois considering this or the Ally , i had the Ally and returned it when it first came out due to SD card and some hardware issues but i feel the games ran smoother with vrr but hated the ergonomics of the Ally.
    The GO is giving me quite a few problems in games with the stupid portrait screen and finding work arounds to get them to work but the screen size and ergonomics are much better for me.

  • @swapnilyadav9707
    @swapnilyadav9707 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best buys reviews r bad why ?

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      People trolling. Most of those reviews were posted before the handheld was even on sale or available. Fake reviews
      Look for real reviews not hidden behind anonymity

    • @Shaunymac10
      @Shaunymac10 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is alot of bad reviews on this thing but theres also alot of good. It all comes just comes down to personal preference because all handhelds offer you something different.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Shaunymac10absolutely. As with the ROG ally and deck, some people also don’t like handhelds at all. So they review bomb whichever handheld when in reality they should have bought one

    • @CandysChannel
      @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because people are entitled and impatient

  • @charlierose1708
    @charlierose1708 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Na im good with the Ally VRR is needed on these underpowered handhelds with erratic frame rates. I'll only be purchasing VRR handhelds after playing the Ally its just a buttery smooth experience compared to everything else in the market. Also the legion go doesnt have integer scaling unless you use a separate display as AMD doesn't support integer scaling in any mobile screen period end of story its been tested the 800p resolution looks considerably more blurry and soft than it should. Lenovo flat out lied about that why advertise it as a feature if you have to use an external monitor for it to actually function 😂 shady AF

  • @josiahhalessoy3189
    @josiahhalessoy3189 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good thing you are not crying again.

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      were you offended I critiqued Lenovo? lol.
      How dare someone look out for the consumer ;)

    • @PIFFthePUFF420
      @PIFFthePUFF420 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I don't think he is crying enough. This has been a terrible product so far.. no games that I play are actually playable

    • @CandysChannel
      @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PIFFthePUFF420😂😂😂

  • @MrBananaChannel
    @MrBananaChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    How can anyone find these usefull Legion Go, Steam Deck, Ally,.....when the whole purpose of these devices is to play games mobile and not conected to a power cord. What is the point if you can only play for 1-2 hours and need to plug it in or leave it to charge. They should have placed most effort in the battery capacity and preformance, so you can last playing games for 5-10 hours without pluggin it in. What is the point of high graphics, high screen resolution when you need to keep it plugged in, then just buy a laptop instead.

    • @Despicable_Gamer
      @Despicable_Gamer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We actually far back in battery technology in general
      And because of this they cant make a bigger battery for the handled without making the handled way bigger

    • @PIFFthePUFF420
      @PIFFthePUFF420 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Facts!!! The steam deck is barely portable. Nintendo's switch lasts 5+ hours and these don't last even 2... And the fanboys lost their minds about detachable controllers loool!!!! You can't talk to the circle jerking Redditors or even convince them that there is an issue

    • @CandysChannel
      @CandysChannel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m on disability and don’t spend a lot of time at all outside of my home. Battery life is not even an issue for me whatsoever

    • @Despicable_Gamer
      @Despicable_Gamer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@PIFFthePUFF420 Well it not like the switch was meant to play AAA games. So the battery lasting long isnt surprising.
      I mean my aunties old nokia 3310 last hours playing snake🤣

    • @kevindsmith10000
      @kevindsmith10000 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Because you can sit on a couch with kids instead of in another room and play games. Plugged in or not it's more convenient than sitting in front of a monitor all the time. I have had a Switch for years and the Deck since it released and love them. If I'm going out I'm not taking a gaming machine unless I'm traveling and will have downtime before bed. They have their use cases.

  • @liamfeatherstone924
    @liamfeatherstone924 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Come on be honest who plays it at 100% volume

  • @HwL01
    @HwL01 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is the ROG Ally without a VRR screen and bigger battery,

  • @GiBMan70
    @GiBMan70 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Way too heavy, the thing looks oversized and frankly ridiculous. Hasn't even got VRR.
    Either get a lighter, more practical handheld or get yourself a laptop. This thing is a solution in search of a problem.

  • @Mahnoor40
    @Mahnoor40 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i think third party companies will make better joycons

  • @WildWildDev
    @WildWildDev 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s not worth the wait. Mine is so buggy legion space is useless. The Xbox app is all buggy. Everything about it is buggy the controls while playing Halo infinite is buggy. I have a slight input lag in the analog stick when playing halo. I just request a refund and a return.

  • @eila2088
    @eila2088 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First

  • @bohibohi4194
    @bohibohi4194 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👎👎👎

    • @TechGuyBeau
      @TechGuyBeau  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cool story bro