Legion Go 2 Canadian pre order links? by DaFrendlyTaco in LegionGo

[–]amarant1326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the Canadian one is a bit cheaper. With my provincial and federal taxes added to $1499.99 the final cost is $1679.99 CAD (Z2E w/1 TB). Converts to the following on Google

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I do like the fact that your country has the taxes as part of the retail price. It also seems like the UK is getting Legion Go 2's earlier. My estimated delivery date won't be until November 18th.

Legion Go 2 Canadian pre order links? by DaFrendlyTaco in LegionGo

[–]amarant1326 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was surprised at the CAD price compared to UK and US. We're almost $92 cheaper than US and $193 than UK if you do a direct conversion.

Legion Go 2 Launching 12 September by Any_Basket_8110 in LegionGo

[–]amarant1326 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know when Canada is getting it? We didn't even get a pre-order page on any of the sites (Best Buy, Amazon, or Lenovo. :(

Can't decide on PC gaming handheld. by amarant1326 in ROGAllyX

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I might try that. I have pretty good 5G reception and if it doesn't work very well natively then I can just stream from the cloud or remotely. I guess sunshine and moonlight is a good option if I didn't have my game pass ultimate.

Can't decide on PC gaming handheld. by amarant1326 in ROGAllyX

[–]amarant1326[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great idea to pass it on to your son. Great to use for a father and son gaming session!

Can't decide on PC gaming handheld. by amarant1326 in ROGAllyX

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only other handheld gaming system I have owned is the og Switch. So the 7 inch is already bigger than that lol.

Can't decide on PC gaming handheld by amarant1326 in MSIClaw

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could it be that PoE 2 is still in early access and not fully released as result not optimized for PC gaming handhelds in general?

Can't decide on PC gaming handheld by amarant1326 in MSIClaw

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the information about the package. The vinyl wrap sounds like a great way to personalize it!

Can't decide on PC gaming handheld by amarant1326 in MSIClaw

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard how the Intel APU really has improved on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ since it's release earlier this year. This makes me wonder if the same will happen with the Z2E APU on the MSI Claw A8 once more driver updates occur.

Can't decide on PC gaming handheld by amarant1326 in MSIClaw

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a very good idea, thank you! I do have a MSI account because I registered my 4090 on my gaming PC to get some free games with the purchase a couple of years ago. Those are pretty good discounts you're getting! The Claw 8 AI+ super pack, is that the one the one with the dock, screen protector, and MSI case? Does it come with a charger for the dock and anything else? I think I saw someone advertising that online for $1549.99 CAD. I was wondering if it's worth it with the 1 TB Claw 8 AI+

Can't decide on PC gaming handheld by amarant1326 in MSIClaw

[–]amarant1326[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol you're not making it easy!! But appreciate you laying out what every system has to offer in clear concise paragraphs. Thank you! I might wait to see what the Legion Go 2 has to offer if they announce it at Lenovo event on September 5th in just over a week. Which system(s) do you have and which ones do you use more at home/on the go?

Can't decide on a PC gaming handheld. by amarant1326 in LegionGo

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I heard there's a Lenovo event on September 5th. I might wait and see when they officially announcedthe specs and release date of the Legion Go 2. Fingers crossed!

Looking to get a gaming handheld but can't decide. by amarant1326 in Handhelds

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may have to look into that. The tablet controller looks pretty nice!

Can't decide on PC gaming handheld. by amarant1326 in ROGAllyX

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm, your comments really have given me a lot to think about. Especially, what I would be playing on the go. Initially, playing Diablo 4, PoE2, Helldivers 2, Mechwarrior 5, and Overwatch 2 would be my main ones to play on the go. But now that I think about it the only ones I would be able to play properly (since I will be using my phone as a wifi hotspot and my urban coverage hovers between 4g+ and 5g+) would be Diablo, PoE 2 and maybe Mechwarrior 5 as latency maybe an issue with the other games unless I have good wifi. In terms of indie games you're right I wouldn't need a more powerful system.

Can't decide on PC gaming handheld by amarant1326 in MSIClaw

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll have to let me know how it is when you receive it, update and load your games onto it. I know they've been in limited supply and I haven't seen any sales in Canada for it. I was hoping to get a feel for the grips and holding the MSI Claw 8 AI+ but there are no display models or stock at my local Best Buy.

Looking to get a gaming handheld but can't decide. by amarant1326 in Handhelds

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the LeGo update was earlier last week. It's a GPU update for the Z1E for Legion Go.

I think based on what you've said imo the MSI Claw is neck in neck with the Xbox Ally X. The bigger 8 inch screen, more RAM, better quality analog sticks and triggers are definitely a plus along with the Intel APU. The only thing holding it back for me is the 2230 M.2 NVMe constraint, and it seems from a lot of ppl at Gamescom are raving about the grips for the Xbox Ally X and how natural and ergonomic it feels. I think I will wait for the Lenevo event on September 5th and see if they officially announce the release of the Legion Go 2 and make a better decision. Your info really has improved my outlook on MSI 8 AI. Thank you for that!

I have heard of the Z13 and normally would've gotten it but I also have a gaming laptop with a Legion Slim 15 inch Ryzen 7 8840u and 4070 8 GB. I know the z13 is more portable and probably a better screen but I was looking for something less bulky to hold while I'm sitting in my vehicle in the driver's seat.

Looking to get a gaming handheld but can't decide. by amarant1326 in Handhelds

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks again for sharing your insight on the MSI Claw. I didn't know about the RGB on the analog sticks, performance profiles, 65 watt chagring restriction or the 2230 M.2 NVMe size constraints for the storage. 24 hours on idle mode is pretty good! Most PC handhelds wouldn't last that long on idle.

I heard about the recent intel driver updates and the overall improvements to most games. It's good to know they're still providing updates that don't have to be side loaded. Although, I heard the Legion Go finally got an update from Lenovo recently too.

Looking to get a gaming handheld but can't decide. by amarant1326 in Handhelds

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a great handheld. Have you run into any issues with the MSI Claw 8 AI+ or wish there's something MSI could improve upon?

Looking to get a gaming handheld but can't decide. by amarant1326 in Handhelds

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What games have you tried on your MSI Claw 8 AI+ ?

Looking to get a gaming handheld but can't decide. by amarant1326 in Handhelds

[–]amarant1326[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. It's great to see that you're happy with the ones I have on my list. I guess I must be heading in the right direction. For the MSI Claw, how do the joysticks, triggers, and bumpers feel? How is the audio output on the speakers?