Lenovo’s Legion Go S Handheld Features AMD Z2 Go, Supports SteamOS and Windows

When Lenovo introduced its original Legion Go gaming handheld back in mid-2023, the response was lukewarm at best. Fast forward to 2025, and they’ve hit the scene again with a trio of new models. These new entrants are juiced up with the well-known AMD Z1 Extreme processor or the fresh-out-of-the-oven Z2.

The Legion Go S, which has an option for either SteamOS or Windows 11, stands out from its predecessor by dropping the detachable controllers, opting instead for a sleeker and lighter design at just 1.63 pounds. The white version runs on Windows 11, while the alluring “Nebula Violet” variant offers a console-like experience with Valve’s SteamOS. This does, however, limit its game library outside of Valve’s ecosystem.

Whether you go for the Legion Go S with Windows or the one powered by SteamOS, the hardware under the hood remains consistent. They feature either a Z2 or Z1 Extreme processor, a crisp 8-inch 1920×1200 LCD touchscreen with a brightness of 500 nits and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a robust 55.5 WHr battery, plus up to 32GB of 6400 DDR5 RAM and a potential 1TB of storage. Need even more space? No worries, as they support the standard-sized 2280 M.2 SSDs.

In terms of connectivity, there’s a MicroSD slot, two USB 4.0 hubs on top, and an audio jack for your essentials. The Windows-driven Legion Go S is expected to hit shelves in January with a starting price of about $729, while the SteamOS version is set for a May launch, beginning at $499. Lenovo assures us that additional configurations for the Windows model will be out by May 2025, with an entry price of $599. Once both versions are available, you should be able to grab a Legion Go S with either OS, equipped with the AMD Z2 Go CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage for $599. The pricier $729 model boasts 32GB RAM.

Switching gears to the high-end, Lenovo showcased a prototype of the next-gen Legion Go. This version reintroduces the detachable controllers, including the quirky mouse sensor that converts the right control stick into an awkward gaming mouse. The controllers have been updated with rounded edges and a more circular D-pad, paired with a significantly boosted battery from 49.2 to 74 WHr.

Though the display continues to be 8.8 inches and supports 144 Hz refresh rate, it has transitioned to an OLED screen. The resolution wisely shifts from 2560×1600 down to a more practical 1920×1200. The touch screen is also 500 nits bright and supports variable refresh rates. When the second-gen Legion Go lands in 2025, it will pack a Ryzen Z2, up to 2TB of storage, and a swift 32GB of 7500 MHz RAM. The variety of ports remains undecided as of our latest intel.