Jan 08, 2025 11:20:00

Lenovo announces 'Legion Go S,' the first handheld PC to feature 'SteamOS' outside of Steam Deck

Lenovo has announced the Legion Go S, a handheld PC with an 8-inch screen. It is a gaming-focused mobile device with a joystick, and will be sold in both SteamOS and Windows versions. It will be the world's first officially licensed third-party hardware with SteamOS.

Lenovo Legion Unleashes Next-Gen Gaming Power at CES 2025 - Lenovo StoryHub

https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-legion-unleashes-next-gen-gaming-power-at-ces-2025/

Steam News - SteamOS expands beyond Steam Deck - Steam News
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/529834914570306831

I got hands on with the Lenovo Legion Go S handheld PC with Valve's SteamOS—and it seems like a bit of a winner to me | PC Gamer
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/i-got-hands-on-with-the-lenovo-legion-go-s-handheld-pc-with-valves-steamos-and-it-seems-like-a-bit-of-a-winner-to-me/

Below is an official image of the Windows version of the Lenovo Legion Go S. The dimensions of the device are 299.0mm long x 127.55mm wide x 22.6mm deep. The weight is 730g according to the release text, but the specifications on the same page say 740g, so the exact weight is unknown. The display size is 8 inches, with an aspect ratio of 16:10, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution, 500 nits brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and Lenovo's 'PureSight' touch display.

The processor is the 'AMD Ryzen Z2 Go' or 'AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme'

that is exclusive to Lenovo's handheld PCs. The memory is up to 32GB of 7500MHz LPDDR5X RAM according to the release text, but the specifications list it as 6400MHz . The battery capacity is 55.5Wh. It also supports Wi-Fi 6E, and has two USB Type-C (USB4) ports, one microSD card reader, one audio jack, and Bluetooth 5.3.

Below is the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS. It is the world's first third-party handheld PC with SteamOS, and Lenovo said, 'The Legion Go S's powerful features combine with the flexibility of SteamOS optimized for gaming and the operability of a home gaming console. Featuring cloud saves, remote play, and full access to the Steam Store and Steam Library, this device gives gamers who want SteamOS optimized for handheld PCs the freedom of choice.'

PC Gamer, who got to try out a model at CES 2025, said, 'It's a bit like

the Asus ROG Ally , but a bit curvaceous and sleek. I scribbled through the early stages of Forza Horizon 5, which was a bit stuttery on my previous handheld PC, but it was incredibly smooth on the Legion Go S. Of course, that could also be down to the fact that there have been many updates since I last played. The chassis is a bit plasticky, but the buttons and triggers felt responsive. The display is also excellent, looking very vibrant even amidst the glowing neon lights of the exhibition area, so hopefully it will reproduce beautiful colors under normal lighting as well.'

The SteamOS version is scheduled to be released in May 2025, with prices starting at $499.99 (approximately 79,000 yen).

The Windows version is scheduled to be released in January 2025 starting at $729.99 (approx. 115,000 yen). 'Additional configurations' are scheduled to be released in May 2025 starting at $599.99 (approx. 95,000 yen). It is unclear what 'additional configurations' refer to. The same page states that 'Lenovo Legion Go S with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor is scheduled to be released in April 2025,' so if we take it literally, the version with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go will be released in January, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme will be released in April, and the additional configuration version will be released in May.

Lenovo also unveiled a second-generation prototype of the Lenovo Legion Go with a detachable controller. It is still in development at the time of announcement, and is said to be a larger and more powerful model than the Legion Go S.