Lenovo has announced a new handheld gaming PC called the Legion Go S, at CES 2025. With so many handheld devices already on the market, you might wonder—what makes this one special? The key feature is that the Lenovo Legion Go S is the world's first officially licensed third-party handheld powered by Valve's SteamOS. This is a great news for gamers!
Lenovo Legion Go S is smaller than the previous Legion Go and will be available in two versions: one with Windows and one with SteamOS.
The SteamOS version of the Legion Go S will be more affordable, starting at $499 compared to the $729 Windows version.
Whilst the Lenovo Legion Go S is the first officially licensed device, we can expect a beta version of SteamOS for other handhelds in the near future.
Valve has also indicated that it will continue to improve SteamOS support for more devices in the future.
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Why is SteamOS on the Legion Go S Special?
SteamOS is an operating system made by Valve, the company behind the Steam game store. It's designed for gaming and works best with a controller. You can use it to play thousands of games from your Steam library.
Until now, SteamOS has mainly been found on desktop PCs (Steam Machines) and the Steam Deck.
This is the first time a third-party manufacturer has been officially allowed to use SteamOS on their device. It means that the Legion Go S with SteamOS will be a powerful handheld with an operating system that's perfect for gaming.
What are the Benefits of the Legion Go S?
- You can play games anywhere you go.
- It has a touchscreen and controllers built-in.
- You can connect it to a bigger screen and other devices.
- The SteamOS version is cheaper than the Windows version.
Legion Go S Specifications
Both the Windows and SteamOS versions of the Legion Go S share the same impressive hardware:
- 8-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) LCD touchscreen with a 16:10 aspect ratio.
- 120Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay (44Hz minimum).
- Powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor.
- Up to 32GB of fast LPDDR5X RAM.
- Up to 1TB of PCIe SSD storage.
- Wi-Fi 6e for super-fast connectivity.
- Two USB 4 ports for connecting peripherals.
- microSD card slot for expandable storage.
- Weighs just 730g, making it portable for gaming on-the-go.
Availability and Cost
The Legion Go S with Windows will be available in January 2025. The SteamOS version will be available in May 2025.
- The Windows version will start at $729. Less expensive configurations will be available from May 2025, starting at $599.99.
- The SteamOS version will start at $499.
The Lenovo Legion Go S is a great option for gamers who want a powerful and portable way to play their favourite games. The SteamOS version is especially exciting because it offers a console-like experience at a lower price.
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