Valve has been preparing to bring the SteamOS operating system that powers the Steam Deck gaming handheld for some time now. Today at CES, the first third-party hardware to ship with SteamOS officially has been revealed to be the Lenovo Legion Go S. The next-gen device is touting AMD"s latest Ryzen Z2 chip made for handheld gaming devices, too.
"Featuring cloud saves that mean a seamless transition between PC gaming and handheld, Remote Play that streams games to the device from a PC, full Steam Store and Steam Library access, the Lenovo Legion Go S (8”, 1) Powered by SteamOS is a big step forward in the freedom of choice for gamers who are looking for an OS that is optimized for handheld gaming," says Lenovo in a press release.
In a separate post, Valve said that it will begin testing a version of SteamOS built for third-party handhelds like Legion Go S before the device ships in May. "The team is making updates to ensure it fully supports the Lenovo Legion Go S and provides the same seamless experience customers expect," added the company.
The SteamOS version of Legion Go S will arrive in May 2025, starting at $599.99. However, a Windows-equipped version of the same device will land this month, starting with a $729.99 price tag.
The new Lenovo Legion Go S will come with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go and Z1 Extreme processor options and up to 32GB of 7500MHz LPDDR5X memory. The display will be an eight-inch 16:10 120Hz touchscreen, while a 3-cell 55.5Whr battery will be inside the device, all weighing 730g. Two USB4 ports on top, Wi-Fi 6E support, and a microSD card reader are included too.