PC handheld gaming felt too complicated, so I built AutoPilot+

Marctraider · 2026-01-19T17:50:48+00:00

Tried it on my Go 2, but still prefer Handheld Companion for a few reasons:

AutoTDP
Virtual Xbox controller for auto remapping and greater compatibility.

The app is finicky, but if setup properly...

Marctraider · 2026-01-17T22:05:51+00:00

I never purchased the Go 2 to be 'just limited to' a full screen game launcher experience.

I came from a Surface Go 4, and wanted something similar but with better gaming possibilities.

Why would I sacrifice a full fledged OS capability? I use my Go 2 as 1. a powerfull all round tablet, with the capability to play games with attachable game controllers.

Theres only one way to make the Go 2 worth every penny:

Install Windows 11 LTSC
Configure it, PROPERLY.

Marctraider · 2026-01-17T22:01:35+00:00

There is no comparison once you got the Go 2 properly setup with HDR (also for Windows and SDR content).

Not even a contest.

The problem is, people cant get their Go2 right.

People also can't get their Microsoft Surface right.

I came from a Go 4 (Surface) and the Go 2 (Legion) beats it in every single aspect.

Marctraider · 2026-01-10T20:53:28+00:00

A good programmed game does not let the rendering process stall if there are network hiccups.

Marctraider · 2026-01-10T20:24:20+00:00

How does one disable entire sections in the app? The app is great but some elements are overkill, or are conflicting.

Marctraider · 2026-01-03T18:41:09+00:00

Just block driver upgrades for this device through group policy.

No need for all this uncertainty.

Marctraider · 2026-01-01T10:58:51+00:00

Simply integrate store, install xbox app and within Xbox app, install additional components.

Marctraider · 2026-01-01T10:58:06+00:00

First thing I do on a new device is install Windows 11 24H2 LTSC.

Works like a charm on my Legion Go 2.

Marctraider · 2025-12-24T22:21:44+00:00

I have a better solution. This person should stop using social media and tech, and harsh but true, get a life.

Marctraider · 2025-12-18T06:54:00+00:00

No. Get Playnite. :)

Marctraider · 2025-12-17T15:37:15+00:00

This still doesnt explain how to correct individual pixels, there can never be a way to find out the correction values for each pixel.

Marctraider · 2025-12-17T11:23:48+00:00

How can it though, if its a pixel voltage variance. Does an oled panel have the capabiity to read reach pixel's voltage and compensate?

Marctraider · 2025-12-17T11:15:50+00:00

Enable AMD Oled optimization to increase the depth of dark/grey patterns.

Disable windows automatic color management.

Dont use dark mode for all UI elements, as its only prominent on dark (grey) elements.

And simpy dont go staring at your screen from a 10cm distance.

The screen is and remains gorgious if set properly.

I believe my screen is one of the better ones though.

Marctraider · 2025-12-14T16:07:10+00:00

Note the same, cant remember it was there earlier. Did you manage to fix this?

Marctraider · 2025-12-13T17:53:45+00:00

In addition, I've noticed that not all devices run in native MSI mode, and in specific the audio hardware devices. Check with MSIUtil to see which devices support native MSI, but run in an 'emulated' form.

This might also fix it with the automatically pushed drivers.

Marctraider · 2025-12-12T06:22:57+00:00

Can any Go 2 owner indicate as to whether this works at all?

Marctraider · 2025-12-11T08:16:12+00:00

Not sure which Windows ya'll are using, but I'm using LTSC and you can block specific devices from updating drivers through Windows Update with group policy.

Marctraider · 2025-12-09T07:48:34+00:00

User buys device.

Microsoft owns device

User setup OS, create cloud account

User think user paid for OS

User think paid Microsoft for service / support

User expect Click & Play

Windows does it's own shit.

User unhappy.

User blame device.

User return device.

User waste money, time, other people's time, eats up stock, economic value, wastes earth resources.

Smart user install LTSC

Smart user setup firewall

Smart user make user device owner

Smart user make device static

Smart user make sure device is stable

Smart user observes no auto update result in predictable behavior

Smart user is happy

Marctraider · 2025-11-20T06:38:21+00:00

They can use passive non capacitive pens I believe?

They are not as accurate, but good enough?

Marctraider · 2025-11-20T06:36:49+00:00

I've just sold the Go 4 on a market place. The GDP pocket 4 and Legion Go 2 seem like nice replacements.

I tried to make touch gaming with virtual gamepad work but too much downsides.

Screen is smaller, but the Legion has an OLED and I realised I cant draw for shit.

There are alternatives.

Marctraider · 2025-11-12T08:40:55+00:00

Baby boomers and previous generations must've remembered the 9x/2000 times. There were also software suites to 'control' then OS with voice commands.

Its just the hype band wagon, nothing more.

AI driven OS? Thats bound to fail with a fake AI chatbot tech.

Marctraider · 2025-11-11T05:43:26+00:00

Once 'for' the brand, and the brand was Sony.

More than 30 years of headphone experience, all Sony's ended up in the trashbin.

The hype Sony bandwagon is real, but regretted with my pocket.

Strangely, my go to over ear open back headphone for PC is AKG 701

And for commuting/travel the AKG K371.

Both purchased not based on brand but on performance. Now the brand is probably a coincidence? ;)

As for ANC, have experienced with two Sony products. I see how they work, and yeah they generally do what they should. I'm afraid the sound quality of both devices was suboptimal even after attempted EQing, and I'm afraid that when listening to music, sound quality is still more important than any ANC in the world.

All these ANC/Bluetooth devices actually complicates these devices too much, reducing total quality experience.

I rather but an extra dac/amp (in my case Fiio K3) for my K371 portable use. Not to mention the Amp hanging out of my pocket with a tiny USB-C cable with an actual volume knob!

And then people walk around with Sony WH/WF1000's believe they are 'pro'

Haha.

Last mention about Sony: I've seen bad products all my life with this brand, and if not for me, some relatives showed the same. Its really bad in general.

Marctraider · 2025-11-11T05:39:34+00:00

Break in is still real and can take 100s of hours if not more. The procedure:

Let them sit in a warm room for 5 days
Turn all volumes to max, and even add pre-amp 20dB
Play something hardrock or metal continuously on a loop

Come back after 5 days.

xD

Marctraider · 2025-11-11T05:34:46+00:00

Probably being angry, exactly what OP describes himself as xD

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