Lenovo Legion Go S 8ARP1 Gaming Console
Before First Use
Before using this documentation and the product it supports, ensure that you read and understand the following:
- Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
- Safety and Warranty Guide
- Setup Guide
Description
Meet your Legion Go S 8ARP1
Front view
Front view of Legion Go S 8ARP1
Components seen from the front view
| No. | Description |
| 1 | View button |
| 2 | Legion L |
| 3 | Left joystick/LS |
| 4 | D-pad |
| 5 | Speakers |
| 6 | Screen |
| 7 | Microphones |
| 8 | Menu button |
| 9 | Legion R |
| 10 | ABXY buttons |
| 11 | Right joystick/RS |
| 12 | Touchpad |
Controls for Front View
The View, Legion L, left joystick/LS, D-pad, Menu, Legion R, ABXY, and right joystick/RS controls are visible at the front of the console and perform different functions in different games. You can find their function descriptions in the controls guide of a specific Legion Go S game.
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The left joystick and the right joystick are used to interact with games, apps, and the console interface. You can use a joystick to move an object on the screen in any direction. When you press down on a joystick, it can also function as a clickable button, and it is then named LS/RS. The D-pad is a directional pad that allows you to indicate four directions—up, down, left, and right.
Speakers
- The speakers are the built-in sound output devices.
Screen
The screen of the built-in display is the area where text, graphics, and videos are displayed. Touch-enabled screens allow you to intuitively interact with your console by touching buttons, icons, and menu commands displayed on the screen. Touch-enabled screens also support multi-finger gestures.
Microphones
The microphones are the built-in sound input devices. They capture your voice and ambient sound and convert them into digital form. Microphones are essential components when you use your console for video conferencing or voice recording.
Touchpad
The touchpad is the console’s built-in pointing device, which provides the basic functionality of an external mouse. Slide your finger on the touchpad to move the pointer on the screen and tap or double-tap to select or execute a screen item.
Back View
Back view of Legion Go S 8ARP1
Components seen from the back view
| No. | Description |
| 1 | LT button range switch |
| 2 | Y1 button |
| 3 | Air vents (intake) |
| 4 | RT button range switch |
| 5 | Y2 button |
LT and RT Button Range Switch
The switch is used to adjust the press range of the LT and RT buttons. After you toggle this switch to the top, the press range is small, suitable for FPS games. After you toggle this switch to the bottom, the press range is large, suitable for racing games.
Controls seen from the back view
The Y1 and Y2 controls are visible at the back of the console and perform different functions in different games. You can find their function descriptions in the controls guide of a specific Legion Go S game.
Air vents (intake)
The air vents allow air to be sucked into the console to cool the internal components.
Top View
Top view of Legion Go S 8ARP1
Components seen from the top view
| No. | Description |
| 1 | LT button |
| 2 | LB button |
| 3 | Air vents (outlet) |
| 4 | Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector |
| 5 | Combo audio jack |
| 6 | Volume buttons |
| 7 | Power button |
| 8 | Power light |
| 9 | RT button |
| 10 | RB button |
Controls seen from the Top View
The controls that can be seen from the top view, including the LT, LB, RT, and RB buttons, perform different functions in different games. You can find their function descriptions in the controls guide of a specific Legion Go S game.
Air vents (outlet)
The air vents allow hot air to be discharged from the console.
Multi-purpose USB Type-C connector
This USB Type-C® connector is the power input connector. Use the included power adapter and this connector to supply power to the console. When this connector is not used by the included power adapter, it can also be used to connect:
- Storage or peripheral devices that follow the USB specification for data transfer and device interconnection
Display devices
- Thunderbolt™-enabled docks or devices
Combo audio jack
- The combo audio jack is used to connect single-plug headsets, headphones, or external speakers.
Volume buttons
- The volume buttons are the built-in volume controls. Press to turn the volume down and press to turn it up.
Power button
- Press the power button to turn on your console.
Power light
The power light indicates the current power state when it is not connected to the AC adapter: powered off, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode.
Components seen from the top view
| Light status | Power state | Battery charge level |
| White (Blinking slowly) | In sleep mode | 91%–100% |
| Amber (Blinking slowly) | In sleep mode | 1%–90% |
| Off | Powered off or in hibernation mode |
The color of the power light can indicate the active thermal mode when it is powered on.
Power light color and the console’s active thermal mode
| Light color | Thermal mode |
| White | Balance mode |
| Blue | Quiet mode |
| Red | Performance mode |
| Purple | Custom mode |
Bottom View
Bottom view of Legion Go S 8ARP1
Components seen from the bottom view
| No. | Description |
| 1 | microSD card slot |
Micro SD card slot
The microSD card slot is used to insert a microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC memory card to transfer data between the memory card and your console.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 298.5 mm |
| Width | 127.55 mm |
| Thickness | 22.6 mm |
Display
| Type | LCD |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 8 inches |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 |
| Supported refresh rates | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
Connectors and Slots
| Combo audio jack | • Diameter: 3.5 mm • Supported plug: – 3-pole, TRS – 4-pole, TRRS (CTIA and OMTP) |
| microSD card reader | • Quantity: 1 • Interface: UHS-I |
| USB Type-C | • Quantity: 2 • Maximum power output: 5 V, 1 A • Supported signaling protocols: – USB 2.0 480 Mbps – SuperSpeed+ USB 10 Gbps – DisplayPort 1.4 – Thunderbolt 3 40 Gbps – USB4 40 Gbps |
AC power adapter
| Input | 100 V ac–240 V ac, 50 Hz–60 Hz |
| Output voltage | 20 V |
| Maximum output current | 3.25 A |
| Maximum output power | 65 W |
| Capacity | 55.5 Wh |
| Cell type | Lithium-polymer |
| Number of cells | 3 |
Memory
| Type | LPDDR5X |
| Installation | Onboard |
Mass storage device
| Type | Solid-state drive (SSD) |
| Slot type | M.2 (2242) |
| Number of slots | 1 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 |
Networking
| Wi-Fi® | Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth® |
Statement on USB Transfer Rate
Depending on many factors such as the processing capability of the host and peripheral devices, file attributes, and other factors related to system configuration and operating environments, the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device.
USB device and the corresponding data rate
| USB device | Data rate (Gbit/s) |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 5 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 10 |
| USB4 | 40 |
Operating environment
Maximum altitude (without pressurization) 3048 m (10 000 ft)
Temperature
- At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft)
- Operating: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
- Storage: 5°C to 43°C (41°F to 109°F)
- At altitudes above 2438 m (8000 ft)
- Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88°F)
Relative Humidity
- Operating: 8% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 23°C (73°F)
- Storage: 5% to 95% at wet-bulb temperature 27°C (81°F)
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Warranty
The ThinkSystem Vendor Agnostic Mixed Use 24Gb SAS SSDs carry a one-year, customer-replaceable
unit (CRU) limited warranty. Solid State Memory cells have an intrinsic, finite number of program/erase cycles that each cell can incur. A drive that reaches this limit may fail to operate according to its Specifications.
Notices
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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
- Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
- Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
Customer Service
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FAQs
Q: What is the Lenovo Legion Go S 8ARP1 Gaming Console?
High-performance gaming on the road is the goal of the Lenovo Legion road S 8ARP1 portable gaming console. It has a high-resolution display, an integrated controller, and access to PC-caliber games via Lenovo’s gaming ecosystem.
Q: How do I power on the Legion Go S 8ARP1?
Holding down the power button for two to three seconds will cause the display to illuminate. When the console first boots up, the Lenovo logo will appear.
Q: Can I play PC games on the Legion Go S?
Indeed. Through Lenovo’s Legion gaming environment and supported cloud gaming platforms, the console can stream or install PC games directly. For the greatest cloud gaming experience, make sure your internet connection is reliable.
Q: Can I connect the Legion Go S to a TV or external monitor?
Yes, using a dock or converter that is compatible with USB-C to HDMI. In Settings > Display, choose the external display mode after connecting the console to the display.
Q: How do I pair wireless controllers or accessories?
Activate pairing mode and turn on the item. On the console, select Settings > Bluetooth. From the list, choose the device and couple it. Verify the connection; the accessory is operational.
Q: How do I manage storage efficiently on the console?
For extra storage, use MicroSD cards. Go to Settings > Storage to remove any games or apps that are not in use. When possible, move games to external storage. Turn on cloud saving for games to use less local storage.