When Lenovo first brought out the Legion Go gaming handheld back in 2023, it didn’t exactly make waves. However, the company is back in 2025 with fresh offerings—three new models, actually—each powered by a choice of the tried-and-true AMD Z1 Extreme processor or the brand-new Z2.
Let’s delve into the Legion Go S, which comes in two flavors. You can opt for a version running Windows 11 or one that’s driven by SteamOS. The Legion Go S has shed the detachable controllers from its predecessor for a more streamlined and lightweight design, weighing in at just 1.63 pounds. If you go for the Windows model, you’ll get it in a clean white. On the other hand, the “Nebula Violet” version adds a fun pop of color with SteamOS, offering a more unified, console-like experience. Yet, there’s a slight hitch—not as easy to access non-Valve games.
Both these siblings share identical guts. Expect to see the Z2 or Z1 Extreme processors, paired with an 8-inch 1920×1200 LCD touchscreen that hits a brightness of 500 nits and boasts a snappy 120 Hz refresh rate. The battery measures at a respectable 55.5 WHr, and you can pack in up to 32GB of swift 6400 DDR5 RAM and as much as 1TB of storage space. If you’re a storage junkie, rest easy knowing you can pop in a standard-sized 2280 M.2 SSD.
The port game is strong too, featuring a MicroSD slot, two USB 4.0 ports, and an audio jack. If the Windows Legion Go S piques your interest, look for its release in January, beginning at $729. Meanwhile, the SteamOS version is slated for a May launch, with a more budget-friendly starting price of $499. However, there’s a twist: come May, you can snag the Windows version starting at $599 as well. A Lenovo spokesperson revealed that those keen on performance can bag either model with the same AMD Z2 Go CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB storage for $599, while the $729 Windows version will bump the RAM to a whopping 32GB.
Switching gears, Lenovo has something intriguing up their sleeve—a prototype of the Legion Go 2. It’s back to its roots with detachable controllers, including a quirky mouse sensor that turns the right stick into an interesting, if not ergonomic, mouse. The controllers now have rounded edges, a circular D-pad, and the battery gets a hefty upgrade from 49.2 WHr to a beefy 74 WHr.
The screen remains a delightful 8.8 inches, now with a buttery smooth 144 Hz OLED display. Lenovo wisely opted to drop the resolution from 2560×1600 to a more practical 1920×1200. This screen turns heads with 500 nits of brightness and comes equipped with variable refresh rate support. The next-gen Legion Go will be equipped with a Ryzen Z2 processor, up to an impressive 2TB of storage, and 32GB of blazing fast 7500 MHz RAM. While the port specifics are still under wraps, expect this powerhouse to make its debut in 2025.
