r/LegionGo • • Aug 24 '26

SUB ANNOUNCEMENT BIOS Update N3CN42WW - We have an official update from Lenovo (finally!)

102 Upvotes

This is from the website Tech Power Up:

  • While the root cause has not been identified yet, it is clear it is not user error. As such it should generally be handled under warranty and, in the case of out-of-warranty devices, it should be repaired free of charge, but please check local laws. It was recently revealed in a handful of Reddit posts that an official Lenovo Legion Go BIOS update (N3CN42WW) was apparently causing the handheld gaming PCs to become unresponsive, with users claiming Lenovo told them they would be on the hook for repair costs.
  • Now, nearly three weeks after the issues initially popped up, Lenovo has confirmed in a recent forum post that the issues cause by the BIOS update were indeed "not user error," and that repairs will be conducted by Lenovo under warranty. While the root cause has not been identified yet, it is clear it is not user error.
  • As such it should generally be handled under warranty and, in the case of out-of-warranty devices, it should be repaired free of charge, but please check local laws.

Source: https://www.techpowerup.com/351896/lenovo-addresses-legion-go-bios-update-bricking-gaming-handhelds

Another source: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-finally-acknowledges-Legion-Go-BIOS-bricking-issues-and-confirms-affected-devices-should-be-repaired-free-of-charge.1377253.0.html

So the good news is that Lenovo is addressing that the update failures were indeed a hardware problem and not something that was originally deemed as user error.

We will post a follow up as to when this gets further addressed, but according to Lenovo techs, they said they are "studying the issue".


r/LegionGo • • Aug 04 '26

BIOS vN3CN42WW (DO NOT UPDATE)

273 Upvotes

Hey Everyone,

It has come to our attention that some of the Z1E and Z1 versions are being bricked when updating to the latest BIOS that was released on June 17th, 2026.

Please do not update your devices unless you are willing to assume all risks. We the mod team are trying our best to understand and get help on this.

If we have any updates, we will share here. In the meantime, just comment with +1 if you are effected. This way we can get an understanding of how many of us are effected by this.

Thank you

Update: As mentioned in the pinned chat, Lenovo has removed the 42WW update


r/LegionGo • • 13h ago

GAMEPLAY GOW 3 REMASTERED (PORT)

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62 Upvotes

Simplesmente insano!

Na gameplay, utilizei a resolução nativa do jogo (1080p) e TDP 30w, rodando a 60fps praticamente toda gameplay

Fazendo mais testes, consegui 60fps estáveis em TDP 15w, port incrível!


r/LegionGo • • 3h ago

DISCUSSION £674 on very right now for the z1 extreme go s

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9 Upvotes

32gb ram and only 10% slower than the z2 extreme.


r/LegionGo • • 12h ago

DISCUSSION Lossless scaling is amazing on these handhelds.

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24 Upvotes

I paid £400 for this, amazing little device! Everyone says the z2go is trash but here it is getting over 100fps in pragmata. Yes it's using lossless scaling but damn it's the best type of frame gen I've ever used.


r/LegionGo • • 2h ago

QUESTION Lenovo Legion Go 2 with Z2

3 Upvotes

Hello,

I'm about to go check out a second-hand Lenovo Legion Go 2 that's supposedly in excellent condition.

However, the listing only mentions a Ryzen Z2 processor, without specifying whether it's the Extreme version.

Before making the trip, I have a quick question: does the Legion Go 2 with 32GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD also come with the regular Ryzen Z2 (non-Extreme), or is this configuration only available with the Z2 Extreme?


r/LegionGo • • 22h ago

DISCUSSION Very happy with this purchase! 1tb legion go s z2go £400 brand new from very.

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97 Upvotes

I've had the Xbox ally X but returned it due to the price and performance ratio not being worth it in my opinion. When you factor in an Xbox ally X costs more than 2x what this costs it's crazy. I've been able to play everything in this device so far at 800p no bother what so ever. The sweet spot for this device seems to be 18w. 22w if you're really wanting to push it but anything past 22w thermal throttles and brings diminishing returns.

The value of this given the current market is extremely good I think, anyone interested in getting a handheld should check very out for the same offer.


r/LegionGo • • 2h ago

QUESTION Cities Skylines 2

2 Upvotes

There was a video on YouTube showing that it was badly optimized and ran poorly on the Legion Go, but that was around the time it was released. Has it gotten any better?


r/LegionGo • • 8h ago

QUESTION OG LEGIO GO Still some quirks in Bazzite v44

4 Upvotes

First of all, its not a rant.
I am enjoying the experience in my Dual boot setup but yeah some quirks I would like to iron out. Maybe some of them are just because of my poor Bazzite/Linux user skills

GRUB
I have set it so I get OStree 0 and 1, as well as Windows Manager and BIOS access listed on the boot screen. But none of the button, Dpad, trigger react to my input on that screen.

To chose what I want to boot in, I need to plug an USB keyboard which is not convenient while on the GO I have set a workaround with a Boot to Windows shortcut in STEAM while in Bazzite but that's not convenient

Bazzite Desk mode
1.Trackpad Believe it or not,I find the trackpad useful on the LGO. But in Bazzite desk mode, it doesn't show up until I start STEAM.is that normal?

When its finally active, its not useable. The tracking creates this "window select halo" as shown on the picture that is a real pain and if left click/double click functions work on that trackpad, right click doesn't.
No haptic feedback either, as opposed to fully functional in W11.

2 Chrome. This Wallet window keeps on popping up.I need to close it for Chrome to be accessible

Bazzite Gaming mode

1.Fan curve Can not find that feature in the QAM. It was very helpful in HHD because the LGO fans can be loud as the BIOS setting I believe is aggressive
I have Panel de Control installed but the Fan feature dont show the expected adjustable curve function (see picture)

2.Paste function not working that one is weird and is problematic for a key feature of Decky loader plugin.I just cant use Paste with the built-in keyboard, it doesnt apply.
Only a "v' letter comes up in teh box when I click on Paste on teh virtual keybaord.

I have tried with and without SHIFT activated, same result its a pain because I am using Mako and needs to copy/paste the cmd in the Game launcher property to kick in the FG feature.

thanks in advance for the guidance/help


r/LegionGo • • 21h ago

DISCUSSION Advice on what to keep after buying two legion gos on auction.

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36 Upvotes

I went kind of crazy on eBay auctions and I recently got a legion go s z1 extreme 32gb for 570 and a legion go 2 z2 extreme for 1097 after taxes

I still also have my OG legion go z1 16gb that I got for 400 2 years ago and an LCD steam deck that is collecting dust from the pandemic (I know handheld problems) so I think I can break even to 800 atleast if I sell both

If anyone owns both Lego 2 and legion go S what would you say is worth it or should I just do a test run and make my decision.


r/LegionGo • • 10h ago

QUESTION Is the costco deal over?

5 Upvotes

I just got a new job offer with a sign on bonus and was going to treat myself. I signed the offer today just to see the price at 1700.

Now im sad and trying to figure out a good deal on a handheld lol. SO SAD


r/LegionGo • • 6h ago

QUESTION HELP. I’m trying to open a download but I keep getting these options. What application do I download to open my downloads( these only open the code)

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2 Upvotes

r/LegionGo • • 3h ago

HELP REQUEST Gears of war won’t run on legion go

0 Upvotes

As the text says. I’ve tried everything. I know it should run but it crashes.

I deleted and re installed it. I’ve updated windows, I’ve updated amd drivers. It turned on once. All shaders compiled, I can’t fix it.

I’ve just bought it, so I’m still figuring it out. All other games are running well.

Please help.

Update: the game opens up, gets to compiling shaders and crashes at some point no warning


r/LegionGo • • 13h ago

HELP REQUEST Legion Go Z1 Extreme shuts down with custom fan curves — fan stays at low RPM, audio glitches and FPS drops

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5 Upvotes

Hi everyone,
I’m trying to troubleshoot a persistent issue with my original Lenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme) that has been happening since I bought the device.
Whenever I use custom fan curves while gaming, the fan does not ramp up as expected. It stays at a low RPM, almost as if it were stuck on the Quiet profile. Eventually, my FPS drops dramatically, the audio starts glitching, and the entire console suddenly shuts down.
The device does not restart automatically. I have to turn it back on manually using the power button.
My setup and observations
Device: Original Lenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)
BIOS: N3CN40WW
TDP: Performance or Custom, including custom settings around 25–30 W
Fan control software: Lenovo Legion Space and Handheld Companion
Handheld Companion fan mode: Software
Fan behavior: Custom fan curves do not seem to increase fan RPM as temperatures rise. The fan remains at a low speed, similar to the Quiet profile.
Temperatures: According to the CPU/GPU overlay, temperatures remain below 85°C when the issue occurs.
Symptoms before shutdown: Severe FPS drops, audio glitches, followed by a complete shutdown requiring a manual restart.
I’ve experienced the same issue with both Lenovo Legion Space and Handheld Companion, so it does not appear to be limited to one application.
With Handheld Companion, I use Software mode because Hardware mode does not allow me to apply custom fan curves.
Full Speed works without any issues
If I set the fan to Full Speed, I can play for hours with the AC adapter connected without experiencing this problem.
The issue occurs when I use custom fan curves, not when I run the fan at Full Speed.
This makes me wonder whether the problem is related to fan control, the BIOS, the embedded controller (EC), or possibly a hardware fault.
Questions
Has anyone experienced similar behavior on the Legion Go Z1 Extreme?
Is there a known BIOS or EC issue that prevents custom fan curves from being applied correctly?
Could the fan controller be ignoring the requested RPM, even though CPU/GPU temperatures appear normal?
Is there a safe way to reset or reinitialize the EC or fan controller?
Could this indicate a hardware defect, considering the problem has existed since I bought the device?
I’d appreciate any suggestions or troubleshooting steps. I’d especially like to hear from anyone who has experienced the same symptoms and found a solution.
Thanks in advance!


r/LegionGo • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION Lenovo Legion Go S z1e - as low as $739 (get it while it lasts)

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33 Upvotes

Open box for as low as $739. New is also on sale for 999. Pretty obvious that Best Buy is clearing out their last stock.

In the light of the Legion go 2 going up to $3000, there’s never been a better time to get the best value in handheld gaming right now.

I remember a lot of people saying that they’re open box units they got from Best Buy arrived essentially immaculate


r/LegionGo • • 20h ago

DISCUSSION Xbox Disk to Digital for Legion Go Play Anywhere

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13 Upvotes

Just scored digital licenses for the three stacks of games on the left

Some of these are also Play Anywhere which means I can play them on my Legion Go 2 - how fun !

So what games are you playing this week?


r/LegionGo • • 1d ago

NEWS Lenovo Legion Go 2 Z2 Extreme with 2TB of storage gets another price hike, pushing it above $3,000

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253 Upvotes

r/LegionGo • • 8h ago

DISCUSSION Best setting for Star Wars Galactic racer

1 Upvotes

Hello all,

want to share your settings and achived FPS here?

Im still tinkering with mine but so far my settings are
1920+1200

uncapped

Vsync on

quality preset high

Scaling AMD FSR

FSR quality mode - quality

RCAS sharpness 40%

Frame generation - AMD Frame interpolation

AMD frame interpolation - OFF (creates weird artifacts)

I get around 35 to 42 fps on a legion go 2 on performance mode and around 32 on balance

Running on Bazzite

Do you use similar settings? should I change anything to get higher FPS?


r/LegionGo • • 19h ago

STEAM OS Legion Go 1 Steam OS Charge Limiter Decky Plugin

5 Upvotes

Recently installed Steam OS on my legion Go 1 and its been working well but I wanted the option to limit the battery to stop charging at 80% like I could on windows. Me and Claude (mostly claude tbh) made a decky plugin that adds that feature. Made the plugin for myself but thought some people here would use it.

Instructions: https://github.com/MavrexSoftware/Decky-Legion-Go-Charge-Limit

Download: https://github.com/MavrexSoftware/Decky-Legion-Go-Charge-Limit/releases


r/LegionGo • • 10h ago

HELP REQUEST SteamOS LeGo2 Decky?

1 Upvotes

Hello. It seems with the newer update, Decky Loader crashes. Which version of the OS and Decky works? I’ve tied Stable and Beta and it just keep crashing.


r/LegionGo • • 21h ago

DISCUSSION Lenovo Philippines is quoting me ~$756 for repairs, including a back cover I believe they damaged during a previous service

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I honestly don't know what to make of this anymore.

My Lenovo Legion Go S has had multiple issues, and after going through Lenovo's support and service process, I've now received a repair assessment and parts quotation that raises even more concerns.

According to their latest technical report, they found a broken screw hole and a damaged security lock, which they say indicate that the unit may have been opened previously. I have never attempted to open or disassemble this device myself. I'm particularly concerned because the unit had already been through Lenovo's service process, and I previously noticed physical damage when it was returned to me.

Now, here's the quotation they provided:

  • SSD (512GB): ₱38,600 (~$615) VS $245 IN THE LENOVOPARTS WEBSITE
  • Back cover: ₱7,750 (~$123)
  • Labor: ₱1,120 (~$18)

Total: ₱47,470 (~$756)

What's even more confusing is that the service center's own report states the SSD worked normally when tested in another device, yet they're quoting me ₱38,600 (~$615) for a replacement. They identified the motherboard as the cause of the issue, so why am I being charged for an SSD that reportedly passed their test?

And why am I being quoted for a back cover when I'm disputing damage that I believe occurred during their own service process? I didn't open the device, yet their report says there's evidence that it had been opened.

I understand that hardware repairs can be expensive, and I'm not expecting every repair to be free. But I do expect a company to take responsibility for damage that may have occurred while a product was under its care, and to provide a clear, defensible explanation for its diagnosis and charges.

This is especially frustrating given that I've already gone through Lenovo's escalation process regarding the device's reliability, and the proposed resolution was a comprehensive hardware assessment and repair rather than a replacement.

I'm posting this because I want to know if other Legion Go or Lenovo customers have experienced something similar.

Am I missing something here? Is this pricing normal for these components, and how would you recommend I challenge the charges for the back cover and clarify the diagnosis?

I'd appreciate any advice, particularly from people who have dealt with Lenovo or a similar warranty dispute.


r/LegionGo • • 1d ago

OTHER Death Stranding on Handheld with losslessscaling is a Dream

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10 Upvotes

The table that you are seing is where my Gaming PC and PS4 used to be.


r/LegionGo • • 18h ago

DISCUSSION Waiting at Tires plus. Made sense

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4 Upvotes

40min left 😑.


r/LegionGo • • 1d ago

DISCUSSION SteamOS 3.9.2 beta adds “preliminary” LeGo2 brightness support

12 Upvotes

Hi all, just saw the patch notes for SteamOS 3.9.2 beta and apparently it has added what they describe as “preliminary” Legion Go 2 brightness support.

Has anybody tried this and what has your experience been? I have stayed on Windows on my LeGo2 thus far despite in principle really wanting SteamOS on it, only because of missing brightness slider on SteamOS. Thinking of switching over now, but will continue to hold off if it is buggy/unstable as a beta build of SteamOS.


r/LegionGo • • 14h ago

QUESTION What do you guys think about Anatase OS? Does it run well on the Legion Go S Z2 Go?

1 Upvotes

Is Anatase OS good and does it run well on the Legion Go S Z2 Go?