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Rather than a utilitarian but highly practical design, the Legion Go S is sleek and clean.
You also get two USB pop in-C 4.0 ports, which greatly expands your connectivity options.
The Lenovo Legion Go S is a large handheld, but it honestly doesn’t feel less comfortable to use than the ROG Ally X, despite the larger display.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
Coming later this year, the Legion Go S will become thefirstofficially licensed, third-party SteamOS gaming handheld.
Actually, Lenovo made major improvements to the ergonomics of those controllers.
The big upgrade here is the display, though, which was already a highlight of the Legion Go.
The Lenovo Legion Go S is a large handheld, but it honestly doesn’t feel less comfortable to use than the ROG Ally X, despite the larger display.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
The Lenovo Legion Go (Gen 2) we saw at CES 2025 was a prototype, after all.
It’s a familiar design among the top gaming handhelds, but Lenovo is still finding ways to stand out.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
Dual OS options, trigger locks, a 16:10 display, and a built-in touchpad are all examples.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
The Windows version is still a champion at Xbox Game Pass.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
The new Legion Space also makes it easier than ever to access your games and settings, and at first impression I may actually refer it to ASUS' Armoury Crate.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
I love the two-tone design, and the Legion Go S absolutely feels more polished than the original Legion Go.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
The SteamOS version of the Legion Go S is practically identical, but you do get this dark purple color.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
The purple is subtle, but I still like it; everywhere else, this Legion Go S is the same.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
Of course, you get SteamOS, with the Legion Go S being compatible with any Steam Deck Verified game (and then more, thanks to improved performance).(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
This new design isn’t modular, but it’s certainly sleek (and comes with its own benefits).(Image credit: Lenovo)
The Lenovo Legion Go S with Windows 11 will still be a great device for Xbox Game Pass.(Image credit: Lenovo)
The Legion Space software is also getting a refresh to better tie together the Legion ecosystem and be more intuitive on handhelds.(Image credit: Lenovo)
You can see the Lenovo Legion Go S from three angles here, highlighting the new, more ergonomic design, dual USB Type-C 4.0 ports, the 3.5mm audio jack, and the microSD card slot on the bottom.(Image credit: Lenovo)
You can see those very curvy grips here, as well as the new dual-stage triggers and the trigger lock switches on the rear.(Image credit: Lenovo)
The Legion Go S with SteamOS is practically identical in terms of hardware, but it does come in this fancy purple instead of black-and-white.(Image credit: Lenovo)
The new Legion Space ties in all your games in one place.(Image credit: Lenovo)
The Lenovo Legion ecosystem is massive now, and the Legion Go S fits right in.(Image credit: Lenovo)
The next flagship Legion Go isn’t ready yet, but it already looks pretty impressive.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
Lenovo isn’t removing an ounce of versatility, and instead is refining every part of the Legion Go experience.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
You still get the built-in kickstand, detachable controllers, FPS mode, and massive screen.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
Dual USB Type-C 4.0 ports give you more options for connectivity.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
The handheld hardware in general feels more polished, although not quite to the same level as the Legion Go S.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
Lenovo has improved the detachable controllers to be far more comfortable.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
Lenovo is also considering a modular accessory system for the Legion Go (Gen 2), which would connect via these two indents on the bottom.(Image credit: Windows Central | Zachary Boddy)
