A few weeks after the first images Legion Go SLenovo has officially unveiled its new portable console. Although one of the most striking features is the price, the manufacturer has gone even further and will offer a version with SteamOS. Legion Go S will be the first third-party console to use Valve’s operating system.
Lenovo Legion Go S is an expansion of the existing Legion Go product line, focusing on portability and reducing weight by 730 g. The device has 8″ PureSight WUXGA touch screen with an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
computing power It can be configured with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor. exclusive to Lenovo or standard AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor. Memory configurations reach up to 32 GB RAM LPDDR5X 7500 MHzand power is provided by a three-cell battery with a capacity of 55.5 Wh. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6e, two USB 4 ports, and a microSD card reader, making it easy to connect peripherals and output to an external display.
The purpose of this design is to provide functional modularity, allowing it to be used both as a portable and as a desktop gaming device (a la the Nintendo Switch).
First third-party console with SteamOS
Legion Go S integrates Valve’s SteamOSwhich offers a similar user interface to Steam Deck. Functionality includes cloud save syncing for cross-platform play between PC and laptop, remote play for streaming games from the host PC, and direct access to the Steam store and user’s game libraries.
Having SteamOS also means that We won’t have to deal with Windows 11 and a wave of unnecessary services and applications.prioritizing a simplified and gaming-centric experience. Although if you want your Legion Go S to run Microsoft’s operating system, you can choose that, increasing the final price by about 100 euros.
Specifications
| Peculiarity | Lenovo Legion Go S |
| Dimensions and weight | 299.0 x 127.55 x 22.6 mm / 740 g |
| Screen | 8″ WQXGA (1920) |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (3.3 GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads) or AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor |
| Graphics | Integrated AMD Radeon 700M Series |
| Memory | Up to 32 GB, 6400 MHz LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB PCIe SSD (Gen 4) (supports 2242, 2280) |
| operating system | Windows 11, SteamOS |
| Battery | 55.5 Wh / 3 cells, fast charge 60 min 85% |
| Ports | 1 MicroSD 3.0/UHS-I card reader, 2 USB4 1.4/3.0/40 Gbps ports, 1 audio combo jack |
| Audio | 2 built-in 2W speakers |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 Gbps) 22AX, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Colors | The glacier is white, the nebula is purple. |
Legion Go S: price and availability
Lenovo said the Legion Go S with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor, 32GB of RAM and Windows 11 will be available this month for $729. However, those who want a cheap version will have to wait until May 2025when the manufacturer launches Legion Go S with 16GB of RAM and SteamOS costs $499..
Along with the cheap version, Lenovo also introduced prototype successor to the original Legion Go. This version features an 8.8-inch PureSight OLED touchscreen with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 144Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness, and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support.
Under the hood we find an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor with RDNA 3.5 graphics, up to 32 GB of 7500 MHz LPDDR5X RAM, up to 2 TB SSD and a 74 Wh battery. The prototype includes detachable controllers with rounded edges and a circular crossbar designed to enhance gaming sessions.
He Legion Go’s successor will be released sometime in 2025, although no date, price or final specifications were mentioned.
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