Lenovo Legion Go S: The World's First Officially Licensed SteamOS Handheld PC

Lenovo released a new handheld gaming computer - Legion Go S at CES 2025. Faced with the many handheld devices already available on the market, what is unique about this device? The key is that Lenovo Legion Go S is the world's first third-party handheld console based on SteamOS, which is undoubtedly good news for gamers!

Legion Go S is smaller than previous Legion Go and is available in two versions: Windows and SteamOS.

SteamOS Legion Go S starts at $499

, which is more affordable than the Windows version of $729. While the Lenovo Legion Go S is the first officially licensed device, we expect other handhelds will also be available in the near future.

Valve also said that it will continue to improve SteamOS's support for more devices in the future.

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- Why is SteamOS on Legion Go S so special?

What are the advantages of Legion Go S?

Legion Go S specifications

Release time and price
• Why is SteamOS on Legion Go S so special?

SteamOS

is an operating system developed by Valve

Company (the developer of the Steam game store). It is designed for gaming and is best suited for use with gamepads. You can use it to play thousands of games in the Steam library.

So far, SteamOS is mainly used in desktop computers (Steam Machines) and Steam Deck. This is the first time that third-party vendors are allowed to officially use SteamOS on their devices. This means that the Legion Go S equipped with SteamOS will be a powerful handheld console with a perfect gaming operating system. What are the advantages of Legion Go S?

You can play games anytime, anywhere.

It has a built-in touch screen and a gamepad.

You can connect it to

larger screen

and other devices.

• SteamOS version is cheaper than Windows version.
• Legion Go S specifications
• Legion Go S for Windows and SteamOS have the same powerful hardware:
  • 8-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) LCD touch screen, 16:10 aspect ratio.
  • 120Hz refresh rate brings a smooth gaming experience (minimum 44Hz).
  • The powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor.
  • Up to 32GB high-speed LPDDR5X memory.
  • Up to 1TB PCIe SSD storage space.
  • Wi-Fi 6e, ultra-high speed connection.
  • Two USB 4 ports for connecting peripherals.
  • microSD card slot, expandable storage space.
  • Weighing only 730 grams, it is easy to carry and play games anytime, anywhere.

  Release time and price

  Legion Go S equipped with Windows system will be launched in January 2025. The SteamOS version will be available in May 2025.

  Windows version
  • From $729. Starting from May 2025, lower-priced configurations will be available for sale, with a starting price of US$599.99.
  SteamOS version
  • First price is $499.
  Lenovo Legion Go S is an excellent choice for players who want to play their favorite games in a powerful and portable way. The SteamOS version is especially exciting because it offers a console-like experience for a lower price.

  Resources:

  Lenovo Legion shows the new generation of gaming strength at CES 2025

  SteamOS extends beyond Steam Deck
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