How to Fix Lenovo Legion Go Won’t Launch Any Game Issue

Handheld gaming consoles like the Lenovo Legion Go are packed with power in a compact form that portrays it much like a high-end portable gaming PC. However, with the benefit of a compact design, the chances of Lenovo Legion Go overheating and crashing could be pretty common, especially if the hardware’s firmware or operating system is not optimized. As a result, Lenovo Legion Go won’t launch any game at all.

If Lenovo Legion Go won’t launch any game, try rolling back the Windows 11 Update by selecting Start > Settings > Windows Update > Update history > Uninstall updates. It might take a few moments, and you may have to restart your console to apply the changes.

Due to varying wattage and high voltage-consuming hardware, a handheld gaming console like Legion Go may not launch games properly. Therefore, we have given you a comprehensive guide on fixing the Lenovo Legion Go won’t Launch game any issue by following 9 step-by-step methods.

Fix #1: Uninstall Windows Updates

If Lenovo Legion Go won’t launch any game, the first thing to avoid is the Windows 11 23H2 update. However, if you have already installed this update, you can roll back Windows 11 Update on Legion Go by following these steps.

1. Open Desktop and tap on the Start Menu icon.
2. Open Settings and go to Windows Update > Update history.
   
3. Click on Uninstall updates and select the Windows 11 23H2 update.
4. Right-click on the Windows Update that you want to remove from the list, which is the 23H2 update.

Fix #2: Prevent Console from Overheating

One major reason the Lenovo Legion Go won’t launch any game is because of the overheating issue. Therefore, you can apply this trick to prevent overheating of your Legion Go console.

1. Press the ‘Legion L’ key on your console to open the Legion Space menu.
   
2. Select Menu and go to Setting by selecting the gear icon.
   
3. Select the ‘Performance’ option from the left side panel and tap the toggle button next to Full Fan Speed to enable it.

Once the Full Fan Speed is enabled, the fan noise increases, indicating that the cooler is not running at max throttle.

Fix #3: Install Latest Firmware Updates

The Lenovo BIOS Update improves optimization to fix the Lenovo Legion Go won’t launch any game issues. Therefore, we recommend downloading the latest BIOS for Lenovo Legion Go and following these steps to proceed with the installation. Before applying these steps, DO NOT RESTART or SHUTDOWN your Legion Go console during the BIOS update, as it may put Legion Go in a firmware update loop.

1. Open any web browser on your Legion GO console.
2. Go to the Lenovo Legion Go website and select the ‘Drivers and Software’ section.
   
3. Select ‘Download’ next to the BIOS Update.exe file, and the download will automatically begin.
4. Run the BIOS setup once the file is downloaded by opening the .EXE file.
5. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the BIOS installation setup, and make sure to keep the charger connected to your console.

Fix #4: Increase the TDP Limit

If your console is not getting proper wattage power from the battery while playing CPU-intensive games, then Lenovo Legion Go won’t launch any game. Therefore, you can increase the TDP limit by manually adjusting the console’s wattage with this method.

1. Press the ‘Legion L’ key on your console to open the Legion Space menu.
   
2. Select Menu and go to Setting by selecting the gear icon.
   
3. Select the ‘Performance’ option from the left side panel.
4. Tap ‘Thermal Mode’ and then select ‘Custom’ from the Thermal Mode menu.
5. Adjust the TDP wattage between 15W to 20W for optimal performance and to prevent overheating.
   

Fix #5: Switch the OS Power Mode

Lenovo Legion Go won’t launch any game if the operating system mode does not provide the console with the right power wattage. Therefore, you can switch the console’s OS mode to performance by following these steps.

1. Press the ‘Legion L’ key on your console to open the Legion Space menu.
   
2. Select Menu and go to Setting by selecting the gear icon.
3. Select the ‘Performance’ option from the left side panel.
   
4. Click on ‘OS Power Mode’ and then select ‘Performance’ mode.
   

Fix #6: Disable Startup Apps

Since Lenovo Legion Go uses Windows 11 as the operating system, some startup apps would run in the background. Startup apps running in the background will consume more power from the processor, due to which Lenovo Legion Go won’t launch any game. Therefore, you can disable the startup processes on the Legion Go by following these steps.

1. Tap ‘Start Menu’ on Windows and type ‘Settings’ in the search bar.
2. Tap on Apps > Startup and tap the toggle off to disable specific apps on startup.
   

We recommend disabling the tasks showing ‘High’ or ‘Medium’ in the Startup Impact.

Fix #7: Install Latest Driver Updates

Ever since the release of its first handheld gaming console, Lenovo has been constantly releasing improvement and driver updates for Legion Go to offer a more stable yet smooth gameplay experience. Therefore, keep your Legion Go console’s motherboard drivers up-to-date by following these steps.

1. Open any browser on your Legion Go console and go to the Lenovo Legion Go Drivers and Software page on its official website.
2. Select your operating system from the Windows 11 (64-bit) menu, which comes pre-installed on the Legion Go console.
   
3. We recommend installing driver updates for GPU, Motherboard, Diagnostic, Power Management, and Software and Utilities if Lenovo Legion Go won’t launch any game.
4. Once the executable file for installing the drivers has been downloaded, run the file to begin the installation process for the latest driver updates.

Fix #8: Reinstall the Game

There is a high chance that reinstalling the game that’s not launching will fix the issue. So, just follow the steps below:

1. From your on-screen keyboard, type “Add or Remove Programs” from the search menu.
   
2. You will see a list of apps installed on your Legion Go console.
3. All you need to do is just go to your game, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
   
4. Now, you need to reinstall this game by going to the Steam store or any other.

Fix #9: Contact Support

If you are still facing issues with your Lenovo Legion Go console, we recommend contacting Legion Support to get 24×7 assistance via call and email. Your console may have some hardware or software issue causing the problem to persist.

If your console is still under warranty, you can also opt for the exchange or return option within 30 days from the date of purchase on the invoice.

Conclusion

Lenovo Legion Go is a masterpiece in the handheld gaming consoles lineup. This console offers everything and works like a portable high-end gaming PC. However, a powerful Z1 extreme processor with a QHD display running on a battery may limit the console’s capability to run CPU-intensive games. Therefore, you can try the 9 methods mentioned in this guide if Lenovo Legion Go won’t launch any game.