SteamOS has become an alternative to Windows for handheld gaming devices. After starting Steam Deck With its own operating system, SteamOS, Valve is now partnering with third-party manufacturers of game consoles with SteamOS support.
Lenovo on Tuesday Revealed. In Legion Go S CES 2025. Unlike its predecessor, Legion Go; This gaming console has a traditional form-factor, with a large, 8-inch display surrounded by controllers on each side of the screen. Gone are the detachable controllers and the kickstand on the back of the device.
But the most interesting part of the device is that it comes in different models. Consumers will be able to decide between two AMD chipsets: Newly announced. Lenovo already used the Ryzen Z1 Extreme for budget processors Ryzen Z2 Go and Legion Go. Asus uses the Z1 Extreme. ROG Ally X.
Similarly, Users will be asked if they want to purchase the Legion Go S with SteamOS pre-installed. Will be able to decide. Although SteamOS is a much better experience for a gaming handheld with a better display. Better off the grid. experience and better support for sleep/wake; Some users may prefer Windows if they download games through Xbox Game Pass, or if their favorite multiplayer game relies on Windows-specific anti-piracy software.
The Z2 Go version will be available for $599 with Windows 11 or $499 with SteamOS, while the Z1 Extreme version will cost $729. Lenovo will release the Z1 Extreme version in January, while the Z2 Go variants will be available in May 2025. The upgrade comes with 16GB of RAM, while $729 will include 32GB of RAM.
Coming to the specifications, the 8-inch display has a 16:10 aspect ratio and supports a resolution of up to 1920×1200 with a variable refresh rate of 120Hz. The Legion Go S has a 55Wh battery; There are two USB 4 ports and a microSD slot. The device weighs 730g (1.61 pounds) and has a very small touchpad to navigate the desktop interface.
Lenovo also plans to upgrade the original Legion Go. displayed. An early prototype of the Legion Go 2 at CES 2025. The idea is that Legion Go S and Legion Go are two separate products that will be updated from time to time.
You might think of the Legion Go S as a Steam Deck competitor, but remember that Valve has teamed up with Lenovo to prepare SteamOS for the new device. Valve has cut any Steam purchases, and the company seems to think it's more important to grow the Steam ecosystem than to become the next console manufacturer.