There are a ton of handheld, PC-based gaming machines in the marketplace now, and the Lenovo Legion Go is definitely probably the most distinctive of the gadgets following within the wake of the Steam Deck. With a a lot bigger display screen, removable Switch-style controls, and different little touches like twin USB-C ports, it’s definitely much more adventurous than its fellows by way of design. But that doesn’t imply it’s the most effective of the bunch, and Adam Patrick Murray goes to inform us why within the newest PCWorld video on YouTube.

First of all, the Legion Go lacks a bit in terms of the “Go” issue. Relatively heavy weight and a pointy edge on the highest of the system make it noticeably much less comfy within the hand. The removable controllers are additionally one thing of a detriment for Adam’s handheld-first play type. The mouse sensor embedded in the fitting facet controller, which turns it right into a quasi-gaming mouse in a novel and fascinating means, is one thing he simply by no means engages with.

The onboard audio on the Legion Go can be a bit missing, nicely under the Steam Deck and the Asus ROG Ally, although you’ll normally wish to be utilizing headphones with them anyway. And Adam isn’t loopy concerning the Start and Select buttons on the left-hand controller beneath the D-pad, after years of controller design have educated us to achieve for the center of the system.

There are loads of issues to love about Lenovo’s take, together with its sturdy kickstand and the heavy-duty case included with out an upcharge. But the Legion Go may need benefited from a bit extra give attention to its transportable expertise, reasonably than the gee-whiz capability to interrupt off its controllers and use one as a mouse only for shooters. For extra takes on the newest in PC Hardware, make sure you subscribe to PCWorld’s YouTube channel!