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The video primarily covers an in-depth review and update of the Legion Go, a Windows-based gaming device, delivered by ETA Prime. It begins by highlighting significant software updates to the Legion Go, including AMD’s frame generation technology and FSR 3.1, which enhance gaming performance. Throughout the various segments, ETA Prime meticulously goes over features, settings, and customizations available on the device, including game library management, controller personalization (such as RGB lighting and button mapping), and system settings (such as fan speed control, power modes, and performance monitoring).
Specific game performance assessments focus on titles like Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, where adjustments with FSR and frame generation technologies are made to optimize frame rates and visual quality. Despite improvements, games like Horizon Forbidden West still pose challenges on integrated GPUs. The overarching theme is the device’s capability to deliver a customizable, optimized gaming experience, bolstered by recent updates and technologies, despite some limitations. ETA Prime also provides practical demonstrations, including using discount codes for Windows activation and managing game purchases from different platforms. The video concludes with a positive assessment of the Legion Go's updates and overall enhanced performance.
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In this part of the video, ETA Prime discusses significant updates to the Legion Go device running Windows, highlighting newly released software that brings notable enhancements. Additionally, the segment covers AMD’s frame generation technology and FSR 3.1 with specific gaming examples to evaluate performance. ETA Prime also mentions the video sponsor, Ur CD Keys, detailing how to use a discount code to purchase and activate Windows 10 Pro at a reduced price. A demonstration follows on activating Windows using a purchased key. The video then showcases the updated Legion Space interface, including features like account management, image customization, and accessing discounts on the store. Various game purchase options and possible savings via third-party marketplaces like Games Planet are explored, advising viewers to watch for different key sources.
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In this segment, the video highlights various functionalities and features related to a gaming setup. The speaker discusses obtaining games from different platforms such as Xbox, Ubisoft, and Steam through a marketplace with potential discounts. The game’s library shows all pre-installed games, and there’s an option to manually add games by specifying their path. The controller’s RGB lighting can be customized with basic colors, adding a personal touch that’s visible throughout the settings.
The settings section receives a detailed overview, including control over fan speed and modes, CPU and GPU monitoring, performance settings, audio configurations, and display options with resolutions up to 1600p and 144Hz. Other general settings include language selection, region settings, power button light options, and battery optimization. The segment also covers the update process for the system and Windows, ensuring that everything is up to date for optimal performance.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explores the customizable settings of a device, focusing on power modes and fan control. They demonstrate adjusting the FPS limiter and OS power mode, switching between power-saving and performance settings. They highlight setting different thermal modes and fan speeds through custom presets, providing examples of configurations with TDP settings at 15 and 30 watts. The custom functionality extends to fully mapping controller buttons and adjusting joystick settings, including lighting and dead zones. The speaker mentions fine-tuning trigger sensitivity and the option to revert to default settings. They conclude by discussing the vibration strength and haptic feedback of the device.
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In this part of the video, the presenter discusses the setup and functionality of various features on a gaming controller, including the trackpad and gyro modes. The gyro can be configured to act as either the left or right stick, and the touchpad can be disabled if accidentally triggered. Other features mentioned include controller hibernation, battery status, and firmware updates. The quick access menu allows changes to performance mode, fan speed, brightness, and other settings on the fly, even while gaming. The video also covers a frame monitor that displays CPU usage, temperature, and FPS when in full-screen mode. Additionally, the option to enable Radeon Super Resolution is available, avoiding the need for third-party software. Finally, the presenter expresses satisfaction with the modernized interface and transitions into testing the updated frame generation and FSR 3.1 in games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses optimizing the frame rate for gaming, specifically for games like Spider-Man Miles Morales and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, on different settings. The speaker starts by testing Spider-Man at 1080p with no FSR, medium settings, and achieves around 42-43 FPS. By enabling FSR 3 and setting it to balanced, the frame rate increases but still does not reach 60 FPS. The speaker then enables AMD’s frame generation with FSR 3.1, significantly boosting the FPS to the ’90s and achieving over 60 FPS even at medium settings.
Next, the focus shifts to Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. The game is tested at 1080p medium settings with FSR 3 set to balanced. This game is harder to run on iGPUs, and even setting the resolution down to 720p with no FSR or with FSR set to Performance still results in dips under 60 FPS occasionally, though the lower resolution does not look great visually.
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In this part of the video, the speaker tests a game at 1080 resolution, noting initial frame rates in the low 40s, which improves significantly through the use of frame generation. By enabling frame generation with FSR 3 set to balanced, frame rates increase to the mid to high 60s, avoiding dips below 60 fps even during graphically intense moments. Further adjustments show how enabling AMD’s frame generation can push frame rates from the low 50s to the low 70s. The speaker emphasizes the benefits of maintaining 1080 resolution over dropping to 900p to preserve visual quality, even at the cost of some fidelity when set to performance mode. They also mention that lowering graphics settings can help sustain performance at lower wattages, making the game playable on integrated GPUs without significant compromise.
00:18:00
In this segment, the speaker discusses testing Horizon Forbidden West on an iGPU and the challenges faced even at reduced settings. The game was run at 900p with the lowest settings, and despite utilizing FSR set to ultra performance, performance remained under 60 FPS. With frame generation enabled at 900p, performance still struggled, dipping into the teens. The game was notably difficult to manage on various GPUs upon release, though improvements have been observed over time with updates from AMD. The speaker acknowledges the beneficial impact of frame generation on performance for handheld gaming devices but emphasizes the necessity of lowering resolution. Finally, the segment concludes with the speaker expressing satisfaction with Lenovo’s new update, noting improved performance and a more modern feel for the device. Links for more information on the Legion Go are provided.