The summary of ‘How To Setup The Lenovo Legion Go For Gaming’

The video showcases the setup and features of the Lenovo Legion Go gaming console, including its controllers and Windows 11 integration. It delves into customization options, bloatware concerns, and user experience with the Legion Space app. Discussions also touch on performance metrics, power consumption management, and the impact of video memory on gaming performance. Recommendations are made for optimizing settings for smoother gameplay and battery life. The narrator shares testing results and considerations for best practices in gaming laptops, with a focus on achieving a balance between performance and efficiency. Special attention is given to customizing video memory allocation for optimal gaming experience. The video concludes with a test on Cyberpunk and suggestions for further testing based on viewer interest.

00:00:00

In this part of the video, the focus is on setting up the Lenovo Legion Go for gaming. The process starts with unboxing the device, which includes finding the travel case, warranty details, and the power adapter. The video highlights the lack of detailed documentation from Lenovo regarding the device’s capabilities and charger length. Moving on to the console itself, the layout and buttons are explored, including features like a 2560×1600 IPS screen, 144Hz refresh rate, micro SD card reader, and USB-C ports on top and bottom. The video also explains the Legion Go’s ventilation system, kickstand, and connection points for the Legion True Strike controllers.

00:03:00

In this segment of the video, the features and functionalities of the Lenovo Legion controllers are discussed. The left controller includes quick access buttons, RGB illumination, a d-pad, button configuration options, and more. The right controller features unique elements such as a trackpad, mouse wheel scroll, FPS mode, and customizable buttons. Furthermore, a base is highlighted that transforms the right controller for better gameplay experience. Setting up the device with Windows 11 is explained, including requirements like internet connection and a Microsoft account. Privacy settings and device customization options like naming and account login are also mentioned.

00:06:00

In this part of the video, it is highlighted that Windows 11 allows customization options and includes Microsoft 365 bloatware that remains installed even if declined. Lenovo’s Legion Go laptop mostly contains bloatware from Microsoft, with minimal additions from Lenovo. Updates for Windows 11 and Legion Go-specific updates need to be downloaded, which may take time depending on internet speed. Users should check Lenovo’s GPU driver page for updates. Lenovo’s Legion Space app provides control over the device but has limitations in customizability. It functions like Steam’s Big Picture Mode and includes features for game library access, game store, cloud gaming, and custom button setup. However, the customizability options are limited, and there are quirks that Lenovo should improve.

00:09:00

In this segment of the video, the narrator discusses the issues with the cloud gaming section in the Legion Space app on the Lenovo device. The controller buttons interact with multiple sections simultaneously causing confusion and accidental inputs. Within the Legion Space app’s Quick Setting section, the Legion R button opens a quick access menu, but requires multiple additional presses to navigate, which can be cumbersome and frustrating. The narrator hopes Lenovo will address this in an update to improve user experience. Despite these challenges, the Quick Settings menu allows customization of brightness, volume, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, resolution options, and offers a choice between 60 Hz and 144 Hz mode for better gameplay visuals. The video also mentions that selecting 144 Hz is recommended for smoother gameplay, but it may impact battery life.

00:12:00

In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the performance section of the Lenovo gaming console. They mention the battery status of the console and controllers, performance metrics like CPU, GPU, battery, vram, and RAM, and a feature called the frame monitor that displays FPS, CPU, GPU levels, and more. The thermal modes available include quiet, balance, performance, and custom settings ranging from 5 to 30 watts. Testing results show different FPS performance levels based on these modes, with a recommendation to avoid quiet mode for AAA games. The speaker notes a lack of documentation on power usage for each mode, but estimates power consumption based on their testing. They mention the need for manual adjustments for best performance and battery life, as the software does not automatically switch power profiles between plugged-in and battery modes. The video also mentions a game profile setting that allows customizing wattage but highlights the difficulty in accessing this feature in the Quick Settings menu. The speaker suggests adjusting settings per game until Lenovo addresses these software issues in a future update.

00:15:00

In this segment of the video, the focus is on performance balancing and efficiency in gaming laptops. The speaker shows how enabling full fan speed may not yield significant performance improvements, despite increasing noise levels. Lenovo includes features like productivity mode, touchpad toggling, and AMD’s Radeon Super Resolution as hidden options in their settings. The BIOS of the device allows users to adjust the dedicated video memory, with options of 3GB, 4GB, and 8GB, affecting system memory allocation. The speaker advises caution when increasing video memory to avoid compromising system performance.

00:18:00

In this part of the video, the speaker tested Cyberpunk and achieved the highest FPS of 66 at 10% increase using 6GB VRAM compared to the 4GB VRAM. They suggest Lenovo offering a 6GB VRAM option for a middle ground. The process involves swapping memory in the BIOS, enabling Radeon Super Resolution, and customizing a 30-watt profile on 144Hz. The speaker is open to doing more dedicated testing on VRAM amounts in various games on the Legion Go based on viewer interest. A more detailed review will be released soon.