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[Topher]

Legion Go S Z2 Go version is on sale at Best Buy for $499. I got an open box for $475, like new. The Z2 Go came with Windows but I installed Steam OS

Here are the benchmarks using the built in benchmarks for Black Myth Wukong, Cyberpunk 2077 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Run them all with the same settings, varying only the TDP (Simple Decky TDP)

Considering I paid $775 for the Z1 Extreme, I'm pretty sure I'm returning it and keeping the Z2 Go. Just can't justify $300 more for 4-9fps


Here are the results:

<<<<<Steam Deck preset

<<<<< Highest setting

<<<<<Lowest settings


Here is the $499 deal for the Legion Go S Z2 Go

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/legion-go-s-8-120hz-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z2-go-windowsos-32-gb-with-1-tb-ssd-windows/6612958.p?skuId=6612958

 

[StereoVsn]

Legion Go S Z2 Go version is on sale at Best Buy for $499. I got an open box for $475, like new. The Z2 Go came with Windows but I installed Steam OS

Here are the benchmarks using the built in benchmarks for Black Myth Wukong, Cyberpunk 2077 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Run them all with the same settings, varying only the TDP (Simple Decky TDP)

Considering I paid $775 for the Z1 Extreme, I'm pretty sure I'm returning it and keeping the Z2 Go. Just can't justify $300 more for 4-9fps


Here are the results:

Here is the $499 deal for the Legion Go S Z2 Go

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/legion-go-s-8-120hz-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z2-go-windowsos-32-gb-with-1-tb-ssd-windows/6612958.p?skuId=6612958

I thought you had Ally X for a while, Topher . Wouldn't that be quicker?

Or is that what you are returning? Is Z2 Go all that much faster vs Steam Deck?

 

[demigod]

Any benchmarks for MH Wilds?

 

[analog_future]

Thanks for sharing!

Can't wait to see how the Z2 Extreme performs later this year.

 

[//DEVIL//]

Legion Go S Z2 Go version is on sale at Best Buy for $499. I got an open box for $475, like new. The Z2 Go came with Windows but I installed Steam OS

Here are the benchmarks using the built in benchmarks for Black Myth Wukong, Cyberpunk 2077 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Run them all with the same settings, varying only the TDP (Simple Decky TDP)

Considering I paid $775 for the Z1 Extreme, I'm pretty sure I'm returning it and keeping the Z2 Go. Just can't justify $300 more for 4-9fps


Here are the results:

Here is the $499 deal for the Legion Go S Z2 Go

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/legion-go-s-8-120hz-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z2-go-windowsos-32-gb-with-1-tb-ssd-windows/6612958.p?skuId=6612958

why dont u just buy the Z2 extreme ?

i mean, you are already spending this much and it seems you are into portable gaming PC / Portable gaming since I remember you also have a switch 2 ( not sure why you need 2 portable devices but as long as it makes you happy who cares )

but yeah if I were you, I would just go Z2 extreme and fuck it. yolo

 

[Topher]

I thought you had Ally X for a while, Topher . Wouldn't that be quicker?

Or is that what you are returning? Is Z2 Go all that much faster vs Steam Deck?

I did have the Allyi X but I returned it for the Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme) when it finally came out. That was an easy choice at $829 vs $729 over the Z2 Go, but at $499....I can't pass that deal. Also, I've gotten used to 8" screens and it is hard to go back to 7"

Any benchmarks for MH Wilds?

I don't have MH Wilds, but I can't imagine how bad that would be. lol

 

[StereoVsn]

I did have the Allyi X but I returned it for the Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme) when it finally came out. That was an easy choice at $829 vs $729 for the Z2 Go, but at $499....I can't pass that deal. Also, I've gotten used to 8" screens and it is hard to go back to 7"



I don't have MH Wilds, but I can't imagine how bad that would be. lol

Ahh… got it. But seriously is Z2 Go is even that much better vs Steam Deck OLED? Is that the 32GB model?

 

[Topher]

why dont u just buy the Z2 extreme ?

i mean, you are already spending this much and it seems you are into portable gaming PC / Portable gaming since I remember you also have a switch 2 ( not sure why you need 2 portable devices but as long as it makes you happy who cares )

but yeah if I were you, I would just go Z2 extreme and fuck it. yolo

Oh....I'm not keeping both of these. Returning the Z1 Extreme. I'm going for the best value 8" screen I can get and the Z2 Go fits the bill at $475.

Ahh… got it. But seriously is Z2 Go is even that much better vs Steam Deck? Is that the 32GB model?

It somewhere between Steam Deck and Z1 Extreme. Yeah, 32GB and 1 TB SSD. It is plenty for what I'm using it for, mainly emulation and indie games.

 

[SomeNorseGuy]

The only thing holding me back from going for a Legion GO S is the battery life. Wish it had Ally X's battery...or the Ally X had the Legion Go S's screen size.

Since you've handled both Topher which one would you say has the best ergonomics?

$499 for the Z2 GO is indeed a good deal.

 

[StereoVsn]

Oh....I'm not keeping both of these. Returning the Z1 Extreme. I'm going for the best value 8" screen I can get and the Z2 Go fits the bill at $475.



It somewhere between Steam Deck and Z1 Extreme. Yeah, 32GB and 1 TB SSD. It is plenty for what I'm using it for, mainly emulation and indie games.

Sounds like a great deal for $. You just know they need Z2E handhelds are going to be $1K+, especially with new and improved tariff policy.

 

[Topher]

The only thing holding me back from going for a Legion GO S is the battery life. Wish it had Ally X's battery...or the Ally X had the Legion Go S's screen size.

Since you've handled both Topher which one would you say has the best ergonomics?

$499 for the Z2 GO is indeed a good deal.

Ally X battery is awesome. The ergonomics of the Legion Go is much better than Ally X. However, there are plenty of grips for Ally X that make it more comfortable to hold. But yeah....I went with screen size over battery life.

 

[poppabk]

Shadow of the Tomb Raider more demanding than Black Myth Wukong?

 

[Topher]

Shadow of the Tomb Raider more demanding than Black Myth Wukong?

Highest settings vs lowest settings. Also, BMW was running at 1200p vs 1080p

Edit: added settings to the OP. Ran SoTR at lowest settings and the frame rate average was 84.

 

[SomeNorseGuy]

Ally X battery is awesome. The ergonomics of the Legion Go is much better than Ally X. However, there are plenty of grips for Ally X that make it more comfortable to hold. But yeah....I went with screen size over battery life.

Yeah, if I'm pumping that kind of money into another handheld I want an 8" screen. The battery can be recharged/changed, the screen can't get larger. I'm going to keep my cool for a while yet, thanks for the feedback.

 

[//DEVIL//]

Oh....I'm not keeping both of these. Returning the Z1 Extreme. I'm going for the best value 8" screen I can get and the Z2 Go fits the bill at $475.



It somewhere between Steam Deck and Z1 Extreme. Yeah, 32GB and 1 TB SSD. It is plenty for what I'm using it for, mainly emulation and indie games.

Why don't you wait for the rog ally xbox version? Whatever the extreme or the other one. i would think its a better handheld than this no ?

 

[BennyBlanco]

That is a nice deal. Z2 extreme devices are gonna have crazy sticker shock. If that z2e Xbox handheld is indeed $799 like that leak said it will be an absolute bargain.

 

[Topher]

Why don't you wait for the rog ally xbox version? Whatever the extreme or the other one. i would think its a better handheld than this no ?

That's going to be 7". I prefer 8 inches

Spoiler

 

[//DEVIL//]

That's going to be 7". I prefer 8 inches

Spoiler

i guess an inch make a difference lol.

I am actually torn. I do not want to make a new thread about it. but ill ask your opinion or anyone here who read this.

I have been offered an opportunity to give my Switch 2 trade for Rog ally X. no extra money to be added. and I am kinda tempted. mainly because I have like 1k games on PC and many of them I can play on the go without having to pay extra money for Nintendo games ( which are awesome but I mean.. its not like there is a lack of many awesome games there that are not made by nintendo )

 

[Topher]

i guess an inch make a difference lol.

I am actually torn. I do not want to make a new thread about it. but ill ask your opinion or anyone here who read this.

I have been offered an opportunity to give my Switch 2 trade for Rog ally X. no money extra to be added. and I am kinda tempted. mainly because I have like 1k games on PC and many of them I can play on the go without having extra money for Nintendo games ( which are awesome but I mean.. its not like there are not many awesome games there )

That's a tough one. You'll have a lot more to play, obviously, with the Rog Ally X. Ally X is also worth more on ebay and such. I guess my thing is I have a PC for PC games but giving up the Switch 2 takes away a platform that can't be replaced. But you are limited in what you can play with SW2. Yeah....not sure about this one. I'll let others chime in.

 

[bender]

Topher is going to make BestBuy adjust their return policy with the amount of PC handhelds and buys, tries, and regrets.

 

[Dorfdad]

Honestly not worth it. Nothing is optimized for the devices which on paper is better than switch2 the fact that switfh 2 games get optimized means more to me than specs.

I'll wait for a true next gen portable

 

[Topher]

Topher is going to make BestBuy adjust their return policy with the amount of PC handhelds and buys, tries, and regrets.

That thought had occurred to me

 

[Pimpbaa]

Is the Z2 Go version quieter (in regards to fan noise)?

 

[Topher]

Is the Z2 Go version quieter (in regards to fan noise)?

No, it is the same as the Z1 E version from what I can tell

 

[vaibhavpisal]

I am getting a good deal on MSI Claw. How would that work as retro gaming device, with wireless keyboard/mouse?

Will something like Heroes of Might and Magic 3 Enhanced work or there could be compatibility/ driver issues?

Out of pc gaming for a while so not sure.

 

[Ashamam]

That's going to be 7". I prefer 8 inches

Hmm I've been told 7" is the goldilocks zone. Seriously though 7" in a handheld is getting pretty small as a general use device that doesn't have games built for the screen size. I imagine even 8" causes issues with some UI's?

 

[Trogdor1123]

Could you give fallout a go?

 

[//DEVIL//]

That's a tough one. You'll have a lot more to play, obviously, with the Rog Ally X. Ally X is also worth more on ebay and such. I guess my thing is I have a PC for PC games but giving up the Switch 2 takes away a platform that can't be replaced. But you are limited in what you can play with SW2. Yeah....not sure about this one. I'll let others chime in.

I think the Rog ally X is worth more now because the Z2E devices are not out for asus . but I am expecting the price of the rog ally x to drop as much as 400$ used when the Z2E devices are out. which is the same price you would get on Switch 2 if you to sell it