Lenovo’s Legion Go S Handheld Features AMD’s Z2 Go, Offers SteamOS or Windows Compatibility

When Lenovo introduced its original Legion Go handheld gaming device back in mid-2023, it didn’t exactly receive the warmest welcome. Undeterred, they’ve returned in 2025 with a fresh trio of models, all equipped with either the familiar AMD Z1 Extreme processor or the newer Z2 variant.

Legion Go S: Choose Between SteamOS or Windows 11

This time around, the Legion Go S has ditched the detachable controllers of its predecessor in favor of a more streamlined, lighter design, weighing in at just 1.63 pounds. The two available variations include a Windows 11 model in a classic white finish and a “Nebula Violet” version running Valve’s SteamOS. The latter offers a console-like experience but could limit users to Valve’s ecosystem for game purchases and play.

Under the hood, both models—dubbed the Legion Go S and Legion Go S – Powered by SteamOS—boast the same impressive specs. They come with the Z2 or Z1 Extreme processor, an 8-inch 1920×1200 LCD touchscreen that’s bright (500 nits) and smooth (120 Hz), along with a generous 55.5 WHr battery. Users can configure up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM (6400 MHz) and 1TB of storage, with the option to upgrade using standard-sized 2280 M.2 SSDs.

In terms of connectivity, you’ll find a MicroSD card slot, two USB 4.0 ports, and an audio jack. Lenovo has announced the Windows version of the Legion Go S will hit shelves in January, with prices starting at about $729. The SteamOS variant will follow in May, starting around $499. Additional configurations of the Windows model become available in May 2025, with an enticing starting price of $599. Once both are available, a Legion Go S with Windows or SteamOS, AMD Z2 Go CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB Storage is expected to cost $599. For $729, the Windows version will come with a hefty 32GB of RAM.

Legion Go 2 Prototype: Bringing Back the Detachable Mouse Controller

On the higher end, Lenovo previewed a prototype of the next-gen Legion Go. This iteration reintroduces detachable controllers, including the unique yet somewhat impractical mouse sensor that transforms the right control stick into a gaming mouse of sorts. This model also features rounded controller edges and a circular D-pad. Not to mention, it dramatically increases the battery capacity from 49.2 to 74 WHr.

The display on this prototype remains at 8.8 inches with a 144 Hz refresh rate, but Lenovo wisely switched to an OLED screen and dropped the resolution from 2560×1600 to a more manageable 1920×1200. The touchscreen also retains 500 nits of brightness and includes support for variable refresh rates. Lenovo has indicated that the second-generation Legion Go will launch with a Ryzen Z2, up to 2TB of storage, and a whopping 32GB of ultra-fast 7500 MHz RAM at some point in 2025. Details on port selection are still under wraps.