Lenovo’s original Legion Go handheld, which made its debut back in mid-2023, didn’t exactly receive a hero’s welcome. Fast forward to 2025, and Lenovo is ready to change that narrative with three fresh models. These newcomers are equipped with either the trusty AMD Z1 Extreme processor or the innovative Z2.
Legion Go S: SteamOS or Windows 11 in Your Hands
Gone are the detachable controllers of the earlier Legion Go. The new Legion Go S opts for a more classic and lighter design, weighing in at just 1.63 pounds. If you go for the white version, it comes with Windows 11. Alternatively, the "Nebula Violet" variant runs on SteamOS, giving you a streamlined, console-like vibe but limiting you to Valve’s gaming universe.
Both are officially called the Legion Go S and the Legion Go S – Powered by SteamOS and share the same internal makeup. Inside, you’ll find either a Z2 or a Z1 Extreme processor paired with an 8-inch 1920×1200 LCD touchscreen that hits 500 nits with a 120 Hz refresh rate. There’s a beefy 55.5 WHr battery, and they support up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM at 6400 MHz, alongside 1TB of storage. Plus, there’s good news for those needing more space: the spec sheets confirm compatibility with standard-sized 2280 M.2 SSDs.
You’ll find a MicroSD card slot in the mix, two USB 4.0 ports up top, and an audio jack for good measure. Lenovo mentions the Windows version will hit the shelves in January, starting around $729. The SteamOS variant is expected in May, with a starting price of $499. But there will be additional configurations for the Windows model come May 2025, beginning at $599. A Lenovo rep hinted that both versions, with identical specs — including the AMD Z2 Go CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB storage — will be priced at $599. The Windows model at $729 will feature a RAM upgrade to 32GB.
Legion Go 2 Prototype: A Nod to Detachable Controllers
Over on the premium side, Lenovo has teased a prototype of their next-gen Legion Go. This one retains the detachable controllers, alongside the quirky mouse sensor feature, which turns the right stick into an albeit challenging gaming mouse. It’s been refined with rounded controller edges and a circular D-pad, while the battery sees a substantial upgrade, going from 49.2 to 74 WHr.
The screen remains a consistent 8.8 inches but switches to an OLED panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate. Lenovo sensibly dialed back the resolution from 2560×1600 to 1920×1200. It still delivers 500 nits of brightness and supports a variable refresh rate. When it lands sometime in 2025, expect it to come packed with a Ryzen Z2, up to 2TB of storage, and 32GB of speedy 7500 MHz RAM. Port details are still in the works at the moment.
