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Lenovo Legion Go S is the first handheld console officially licensed for SteamOS

A new Lenovo Legion Go is set to arrive! At CES 2025, Lenovo announced a handful of new devices, and among them are the newest additions to its handheld console family. Well, one is technically still a prototype. Lenovo Legion Go S The Lenovo Legion Go S is still a Windows-based handheld gaming console and boasts a smaller 8-inch WUXGA display that supports 16:10 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. While it is smaller than the 8.8-inch display on its predecessor, the Legion Go S supposedly has better optimizations for a better experience. Powered by either the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go or the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, the Legion Go S offers up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM (7500 MHz). With a 55.5Wh battery, it’s built to keep you playing for hours, whether you’re on a plane, a train, or anywhere in between. Unlike its predecessor, the Legion Go S offers more connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 6e support and USB 4.0 ports, which make it easy to link up to other displays or peripherals. Lenovo has also integrated a microSD card reader, ensuring that you have plenty of room for all your game saves and downloadable content. It also retains the same heft as the original Legion Go, weighing in at 1.61 lbs (730g).   But a key feature of the Legion Go S is its integration with SteamOS on the SteamOS-powered version, making it the world’s first officially licensed handheld running on SteamOS. This is a major shift from the original Legion Go, which ran on Windows, giving users the flexibility to choose between a Windows-based or SteamOS-based experience. This version of the device integrates fully with the Steam platform, giving gamers access to the entire Steam Store and Steam Library, as well as Remote Play to stream games directly from a PC. The cloud saves feature ensures that you can seamlessly pick up your game where you left off, whether you’re on your desktop or on the Legion Go S. The Lenovo Legion Go S is expected to hit shelves in 2025, though specific release dates may vary by region. As for the price, Lenovo has not officially confirmed any exact figures yet, but it’s safe to assume that this device will be positioned in the mid-to-premium price range. Legion Go Prototype While the Legion Go S is already official, Lenovo also had a prototype of the next iteration of its handheld gaming device on display at CES 2025, the Lenovo Legion Go (8.8”, 2) Prototype. This prototype is still in the development stage and is not yet available for purchase, but it hints at what the future of portable gaming might look like. The Legion Go Prototype features some impressive upgrades over the original, including an 8.8-inch OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support, which makes for an ultra-smooth, crisp gaming experience. The display is noticeably larger than the original Legion Go, and with OLED technology, you can expect richer colors, deeper blacks, and better overall image quality. In terms of raw power, the Legion Go Prototype steps up with the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor paired with RDNA 3.5 graphics. These advancements should offer more graphical horsepower, especially for demanding AAA titles. The prototype also boasts up to 64GB of LPDDR5X RAM, which is double the amount available in the current Legion Go, offering improved multitasking and future-proofing for years to come. The prototype also has up to 2TB of SSD storage for gamers who need more space for their ever-growing game library. Lenovo is also incorporating a 74Wh battery, providing longer gaming sessions, and ergonomic improvements such as rounder controllers for better input accuracy. Lenovo has confirmed that some details may still be refined before the device is ready for the market. The company has not yet announced a formal release date or price, but they have teased that it could arrive in 2025

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