Preface
Regardless of screen specifications or processor performance, Legion Go is currently the first echelon of handheld platforms, but for gamers, the existing 512G storage version is likely to be insufficient, fortunately, Legion Go supports expansion by replacing large-capacity SSDs or inserting micro SD(TF) cards.
For most players, it is a relatively convenient choice to install a TF card directly, and when running the same game, the loading time and actual performance will not be too far behind the built-in SSD. In this issue, we are using the Legion Pro professional high-speed memory card to expand the capacity of the Legion Go.
拯救者Legion Go
Before proceeding with the expansion, let's briefly review the Lenovo Legion Go.
The Legion Go has an 8.8-inch PURESIGHT display with 2.5K resolution (2560*1600), 144Hz/60Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and 500 nits of brightness. Equipped with XBAY layout buttons, the pressure is moderate, and the Hall stick has a more obvious damping feeling, and the overall feel is similar to the new Xbox controller. In addition, the Legion L key, Legion R key, D-pad, menu key, view key, trackpad and other keys are readily available.
In terms of interfaces, the top middle frame of the main body of the handheld screen is the power switch from left to right, 3.5mm headphone jack, TF card slot, Type-C port (USB4 specification), and volume plus or minus buttons. The bottom of the handheld is also equipped with a second USB4 Type-C port.
In addition to the shoulder buttons and trigger buttons on the back of the Rescuer game handheld, there are also many custom buttons, such as two sets of back buttons on the left and right, Y1 and Y2 on the left, M3 and Y3 on the right; There's even a mouse-like scroll wheel above the Y3 key.
Otherwise, it has a dedicated LEGION Space console, which can also be controlled in real-time in games, and users can create a quick and easy design that fits their operating habits.
Different from other gaming consoles, when paired with a joypad stand, it can be transformed into a "mouse" for a stronger FPS gaming experience.
Ace Pro Professional High-Speed Memory Card
The ZHITAI Pro professional high-speed memory card is packaged with a black background, with the TF card body in the middle of the front and the brand "ZHITAI" below; The words "YMTC 3D NAND Xtacking®" are also printed on the upper left corner of the package, and the specifications of the TF card are printed in the upper right corner, which supports U3, V30, A2 and other speed levels, and the maximum sequential read and write speed reaches 170MB/s and 120MB/s respectively.
The back of the box is printed with the product name, warranty period (lifetime), reminder and manufacturer.
When you open the package, you can see that in addition to the body of the Zhizhi Pro professional high-speed memory card, it is also equipped with a storage box and an SD adapter (SD card sleeve) as standard, which can be used with professional cameras and other equipment, and it is also more convenient to store.
The main body of the Pro professional high-speed memory card is painted in yellow and black, and the brand "Zhitai ZHITAI" is printed on the top, and it is a 512GB capacity version on the hand, and there are 64GB/128GB/256GB/512GB multiple capacity versions to choose from.
The back of the Pro professional high-speed memory card is a gold finger; As can be seen from the packaging and product pages, the Zhizhi Pro professional high-speed memory card uses flash memory particles based on the Xtacking architecture of the Yangtze River Storage crystal stack, and the original particles are added to ensure ultra-high quality and excellent quality, providing a lifetime warranty that can only be replaced but not repaired.
Insert the SOA Pro Pro into the standard SD card adapter to turn it into an SD card, which is suitable for professional cameras and other devices.
Expansion and gaming experience
It is very simple to use the Legion Pro professional high-speed memory card to expand the capacity of the Lenovo Legion Go, you only need to aim at the direction of the gold finger and insert the TF card into the corresponding card slot on the top of the gaming handheld, plug and play.
After inserting the Legion Pro Pro memory card, you can see from the file explorer of the Legion Go that the TF card has been read normally, and there is no need for additional setup or formatting.
The CrystalDiskMark was used to perform a read and write test on the Legion Pro professional high-speed memory card, which was limited by the TF card slot rate limit of the Legion Go gaming handheld or the influence of the system firmware version, the measured read speed was about 99.17MB/s, the write speed was about 84.51MB/s, and the actual maximum read and write speed of the Legion Pro professional high-speed memory card itself could reach 170MB/s and 120MB/s respectively.
After entering the LEGION Space, you can also see the TF card used for expansion; Because storage devices such as TF cards generally use decimal to represent storage capacity, while operating systems use binary computing storage capacity, the system displays that the actual usable capacity is about 460.8GB.
After entering the download menu of LEGION Space, modify the download path, and you can save the installation package and the game in the TF card.
In most game scenarios, it is only necessary to write when you want to install and save, and it is mainly read during normal use, so replacing a large-capacity high-speed TF card is the most cost-effective expansion solution.
After testing, the game is installed on the built-in SSD card and the external TF card, although the SSD and TF card interfaces are different, resulting in a difference in performance, but for the read-oriented handheld, this gap hardly affects the game experience; In terms of the game frame rate during actual play, there is no obvious difference between the built-in SSD and the external TF card.
Summary of the charging head network
The Lenovo Legion Go is an excellent handheld device, and although its built-in SSD storage has good performance, the capacity is limited, and for advanced gamers, the storage space may be expanded by an external TF card such as the Pro Pro high-speed memory card.
The advanced Xtacking® 3D NAND technology is used to provide high-speed read and write performance and a lifetime warranty, which can well meet the needs of gamers for massive game resources. Whether it's loading speed or gaming experience, the experience of an external memory card is comparable to that of an internal SSD.