NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game on Legion Go S

Well above recommendedEstimate · medium confidence, ±20%

Yes. The Legion Go S meets NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game's recommended spec. At its native 1920×1200 we estimate ~195 fps on the ultra preset (range 156–234, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Model estimate, not measured; data updated 2026-09-24.

Estimated FPS at native 1920×1200

PresetNative 1920×1200RangeRendered at 1280×800
low300+300+300+
medium300+253–300+300+
high244195–292300+
ultra195156–234300+
Estimate · medium confidence, ±20%

Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.

Presets for 30 / 40 / 60 fps

  • 30 fps at 1920×1200: ultra preset
  • 40 fps at 1920×1200: ultra preset
  • 60 fps at 1920×1200: ultra preset
  • 40 fps rendered at 1280×800: ultra preset
  • 60 fps rendered at 1280×800: ultra preset

AMD graphics: use FSR in quality or balanced mode (or the system-level RSR upscaler) before dropping the preset. DLSS is not available on AMD.

Frame cap and power

  • Screen: 1920×1200, 120 Hz, 55.5 Wh battery.
  • Even frame caps for 120 Hz: 30, 40, 60, 120 fps. At ultra (low end of the range 156 fps), a 120 fps cap should hold steady.
  • TDP: not measured yet. We don't publish wattage advice until we have measured runs.

Steam Deck rating

Valve hasn't rated this game for Steam Deck.

NOW SHOWING: A Cinema Programming Game on other handhelds (ultra preset, native resolution)

HandheldScreenFPS at nativeFPS at 1280×800Verdict
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+1920×1200300+300+Well above recommended
ROG Xbox Ally X1920×1080300+300+Well above recommended
ROG Xbox Ally X201920×1080300+300+Well above recommended
Legion Go 21920×1200300+300+Well above recommended
MSI Claw 8 AI+1920×1200300+300+Well above recommended
MSI Claw A81920×1200300+300+Well above recommended
MSI Claw 7 AI+1920×1080300+300+Well above recommended
ROG Ally X1920×1080300+300+Well above recommended
Legion Go2560×1600178300+Well above recommended
ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)1920×1080272300+Well above recommended
Legion Go S (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)1920×1200255300+Well above recommended
Legion Go 2 (Ryzen Z2)1920×1200255300+Well above recommended
Steam Deck OLED1280×800300+300+Well above recommended
Steam Deck LCD1280×800300+300+Well above recommended
ROG Xbox Ally1920×1080208300+Well above recommended
Legion Go S1920×1200195300+Well above recommended
MSI Claw A1M1920×1080208300+Well above recommended
ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1)1920×1080160248Well above recommended

Native = each device's own screen resolution; 1280×800 compares GPUs at the same render resolution. A faster handheld is the upgrade path here; desktop cards don't apply.

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