Gamers get their wish with Lenovo’s new handheld gadget

This week at CES 2025, Lenovo announced not just one, but two handheld gaming PCs, both stemming from 2023’s Lenovo Legion Go.

The first device is a prototype of an upgrade to the existing handheld gaming PC. Based on user feedback regarding its comfort, the updated Legion Go comes with a few changes. It contains up to double the RAM of the previous generation, and a bigger battery, alongside an 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED screen.

It retains its detachable controller design while still running Windows. Depending on the configuration, it can be specced up to the new AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor with RDNA 3.5 graphics and up to 32GB of 7500Mhz LPDDR5X RAM.

Lenovo Legion Go S gets SteamOS support

The more intriguing new device is closer to a true Steam Deck competitor: the Lenovo Legion Go S. Available in both Windows and SteamOS versions, it’s the first non-Valve handheld gaming PC to officially ship with the latter operating system.

It’s a big deal because SteamOS gives a more console-like experience. It neatly side-steps many of the issues that some Windows-based handhelds run into when trying to convert an operating system designed for keyboard and mouse to operate with controllers. Of course, SteamOS is also limited to just Steam games (although there are workarounds if you want to play games like Fortnite). Regardless, the streamlined OS is attractive to many gamers.

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Its form factor is another major difference. Instead of including detachable controllers, the Lenovo Legion Go S has fixed inputs as part of its smaller build. It weighs just 730g, has a 3-cell 55.5Whr battery, up to 32GB of 7500Mhz LPDDR5X RAM, and an 8-inch WUXGA 16:10 120Hz touch display. There are also different processor options: the Lenovo-exclusive AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip or the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor.

Other devices announced include the Lenovo Legion Pro series of laptops, the most powerful laptops in the Legion range, which combine portability with ridiculous levels of grunt. Then there’s the Lenovo Legion 5i and 7i laptops, Legion Tower 7i desktop PC, Lenovo Legion Tab tablet, and the ridiculously pretty Lenovo Legion Pro 34WD-10 gaming monitor and accessories range.

Price and release date in Australia

At this stage, only the Windows version of the Legion Go S has a confirmed price and release date in Australia. It’s coming this month for a retail price of $1,299, so expect to see it in the country soon. Lenovo’s SteamOS version is due out in May 2025 but there’s no set local price yet. For comparison, the US version of the Windows model is US$729.99, while the Steam variant is US$499.99.

While we wait for the rest of the official pricing and availability details in Australia, Lenovo has the full spec sheets ready for you to check out.

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