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Tom's Guide
12 hours ago
- Tom's Guide
I just tested the new Legion Go S — and it's the Steam Deck killer I've been waiting for
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS ($599 to start) is the gaming handheld I've been waiting for. While Windows 11 works well on the best gaming PCs and best gaming laptops, Microsoft's operating system hasn't really benefited the best handheld gaming consoles. We now finally have a non-Steam Deck handheld running on SteamOS, and it's better than I could have imagined. The main difference between this and the Lenovo Legion Go S I reviewed earlier this year is their respective operating systems. Besides that, this model has the same design but in a different color. It also has an 8-inch (1,920 x 1,200) 120Hz LCD, trigger locks for the L2 and R2 buttons, and a rounded D-pad. I'll need more time with the new Lenovo Legion Go S before rendering a final verdict, but based on my time so far, this device already crushes its Windows 11 counterparts on usability alone. If you've been waiting for a true Steam Deck rival, this is the handheld to get. My full review will go live soon, but for now, here's what I think and what you need to know about the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS. Lenovo Legion Go S (starting) Lenovo Legion Go S (tested) Price $599 $829 Display 8-inch WQXGA (1920 X 1200) LCD 16:10 8-inch WQXGA (1920 X 1200) LCD 16:10 Chipset AMD Ryzen Z2 Go AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Storage 512GB 1TB Memory 16GB 32GB OS SteamOS SteamOS Ports 1X Micro SD card slot, 2X USB-C, 1X headphone jack 1X Micro SD card slot, 2X USB-C, 1X headphone jack Dimensions 11.77 x 5.02 x 0.88 inches 11.77 x 5.02 x 0.88 inches Weight 1.63 pounds 1.63 pounds Colors Nebula Nebula Other than its Nebula (dark) color, the SteamOS Legion Go S has the same design as its Glacier White Windows 11 counterpart. As before, this handheld ditches the removable controllers of the Legion Go and instead has a uniform body design that's similar to the Asus ROG Ally X. It's comfortable to hold thanks to its ergonomic design, grippy corners and smart button placement. The asymmetrical Hall Effect analog sticks and the rounded D-Pad are as responsive as the face and shoulder buttons. Overall, this system is a joy to hold and play with. The 1,920 x 1,200-pixel 8-inch LCD is identical to the previous model. I had no trouble making out all the small details in games like Doom: The Dark Ages and Cyberpunk 2077 during my initial testing. Colors are nice and vibrant, and overall brightness is also pleasing to the eye. The 120Hz refresh rate also ensures everything runs buttery smooth. Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows 11) Nits (brightness) 441 455 sRGB 116.3% 119.7% DCI-P3 82.4% 84.8% Delta-E 0.33 0.24 We ran the Legion Go S through our display benchmarks and can confirm its panel is virtually identical to the Windows 11 model. The new Legion Go S can get quite bright, and its color reproduction (sRGB and DCI-P3) isn't too oversaturated. Color accuracy (Delta-E) isn't as good as before (closer to 0 is best here), but it's not a stark difference. Our SteamOS Legion Go S review unit packs an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip and 32GB of RAM. Thanks to those factors, it offers stronger performance than the Windows 11 Legion Go S I reviewed. However, keep in mind that the latter runs on the weaker AMD Z2 Go chip and has 16GB of RAM. For my initial testing, I played Doom: The Dark Ages on the new Legion Go S. At 1200p resolution, medium graphical settings and FSR (frame generation) disabled, The Dark Ages can run at around 25 frames per second. With FSR enabled, the fps jumps to 35. I got a smooth 56-61 fps at 800p resolution with FSR, though the game doesn't look so good at this lower resolution. The Legion Go S with Windows 11 didn't do quite as well. Doom: The Dark Ages ran at an abysmal 15 fps at 1200p and medium settings. Enabling frame generation bumped the fps count to 27, which is better but still not great. I got a decent 45 fps at 800p resolution with FSR on and graphical settings at low. However, the image quality looked muddy at those settings. Legion Go S (SteamOS) Legion Go S (Windows 11) Assassin's Creed Mirage 32 21 Dirt 5 32 20 Shadow of the Tomb Raider 39 16 For our lab tests, we ran the in-game benchmark tool for a handful of titles at maximum graphical settings. As you can see in the table above, the SteamOS Legion Go S trounces its counterpart across the board. I once said I wanted a handheld with the ROG Ally X's specs that ran on SteamOS. I'm happy to say the Lenovo Legion Go S is literally what I've asked for. Though I still need a bit more time with this machine before finalizing my review, I'm already confident in saying this will be my favorite PC gaming handheld of the year. Stay tuned for my full review of the SteamOS Lenovo Legion Go S!
Engadget
22-05-2025
- Engadget
SteamOS now officially supports a second handheld
Valve officially added support for the Lenovo Legion Go S in its latest SteamOS release . The handheld, which begins shipping this weekend , is the first hardware other than the Steam Deck to formally run Valve's gaming-centric operating system. Valve has been laying the groundwork to bring SteamOS to more devices. Earlier in the month, it introduced a separate verification program to show players when a game is supported by the operating system. While the Legion Go S is the only third-party handheld to have official support, the patch notes for the recent update note that there is now "improved support for other AMD powered handhelds (like the ROG Ally and original Legion Go)." Another standout item in the software update is the introduction of SteamOS support for the Proteus Controller . This is a nifty modular gamepad that can be arranged to address players' individual accessibility needs.
Digital Trends
22-05-2025
- Digital Trends
3 Gaming Laptops You Should Buy Instead of the Lenovo Legion Go S
Over the past few years, gaming handhelds have exploded in popularity. And with each new iteration, we are seeing performance and ergonomic improvements that have pushed them as a serious alternative for gaming on the go. After all, if you can carry a portable device like the Lenovo Legion Go S for casual gaming indulgence, why bother lugging around a bulky laptop? A few of my friends have even tried the idea of using these Windows-powered handhelds as a stop-gap PC for getting work done. But let's be real. As convenient as they are, handhelds won't be able to match what a gaming laptop can deliver in terms of raw performance, immersiveness, and, of course, overall value for your money. Recommended Videos What to keep in mind? If you've been eying the Legion Go S, for instance, there are a few things worth keeping in mind. As Digital Trends highlights, paying $760 for a quad-core silicon intended for playing PC games is a bottleneck in itself. Then there are Windows optimization challenges for handhelds, and the battery life caveat. Now, if you're planning to look at laptop alternatives, there are a few aspects you should keep in mind for the best experience. First, try to pick an option that offers a faster display. Even a 120Hz or 144Hz panel will lift your gaming experience discernibly. Game files take up quite a lot of space. So, if you're picking up a machine, make sure it offers at least 1TB of SSD storage. I know, configurations often come with an upsell, but you should aim higher, regardless. And most importantly, don't splurge on a flashy new graphics card just because it's new. You can save a lot of money by going with an older-generation silicon, but still fairly capable GPU, instead of splurging on the latest that Nvidia has to offer. Of course, where possible, explore the options between Intel and AMD, as well. That's a lot of technical considerations to remember. To ease things up for you, consider these three gaming laptops that don't fall too from the Legion Go S budget: Acer Nitro V15 Playing closest to the price of Legion Go S is the Acer Nitro V15, an AMD-powered budget laptop that is quite well-received, as well. If your budget can't go beyond the handheld's range, but you'd still like a fairly competent package, this Acer laptop is a compelling choice. The base configuration at $749, which is lower than the Lenovo handheld itself, offers the hexa-core AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS processor clubbed with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4050 mobile graphics. That combination is decent for 1080p gaming, and at medium to high settings, you can play AAA titles such as Far Cry 6, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and Borderlands 3 in the 45-60 fps range comfortably. You also get a 15.6-inch full-HD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, which is a pleasant surprise in this price bracket. As far as the memory configuration go, you get 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB of onboard SSD storage. Unlike the older iterations, the keyboard is backlit on this one. The port situation is not too bad either, as you get plenty of them, including a Thunderbolt port. View on Amazon Dell G15 (5530) Consistently ranked among the best laptops you can buy on a gaming budget, the Dell G15 sets the starting price at a thousand dollars, but delivers a fantastic package. It's one of the best-looking gaming laptops in its segment, especially from a thermal design perspective. This one offers a 15.6-inch full-HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Powering the machine is the 14-core Intel Core i7-13650HX processor, paired with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD. It is one of the only few laptops in the price bracket that offer a higher-end 13th Gen Intel processor, and that reflects in the performance, as well. On the graphics side, you get Nvidia's RTX 4060 mobile GPU that can tap into 140 watts of peak output. At benchmarks, it performs in the same league as laptops with a capped GeForce RTX 4070 mobile graphics. In titles such as Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1080p and the highest graphics preset, the output is comfortably above the 100fps range. Cyberpunk 2077 easily manages over 60fps at the same resolution, which is quite impressive. Port selection is also fairly diverse and spaced across all sides, but the only miss is just one USB-C port on the laptop. Irrespective of the configuration you pick, you get two fans, four heat pipes, and plenty of external vents for heat management. Overall, this is a solid pick, if getting the best gaming performance for the price is your top priority. View at Best Buy Gigabyte G6X KG If the Dell machine caught your fancy, and you were wondering if it could somehow offer a little extra oomph for future-proofing, the Gigabyte G6X offers just that. This one doubles the amount of RAM to 32GB, the storage is boosted to 1TB, and you get an extra USB-C port, as well. It offers a large 16-inch full-HD display with a 165Hz refresh rate. Running the performance show is a 14-core Intel Core i7-13650HX processor that offers a peak frequency of 4.9 GHz and boost mode output worth 157W. On the graphics front, the Gigabyte G6 KF offers Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB of graphics memory. With ray-tracing enabled, it can handle Cyberpunk 2077 at high graphics settings and resolutions up to 1200p with a respectable output close to 30fps. In titles like Horizon Zero Dawn and Metro Exodus Enhanced, it can manage over 60fps with ease. Playing games at moderate to high FPS presets can take you above 100fps on this one. The only downside of this laptop is a slightly dull screen compared to the rivals, and the overall build doesn't feel nearly as premium as the competition. However, if those are aspects you can live with, the Gigabyte G6X 9KG will serve you just fine. View at Best Buy
Android Authority
13-05-2025
- Android Authority
Valve is making it easier to tell if a game will run on your Steam OS handheld
Harley Maranan / Android Authority TL;DR Valve is releasing a compatibility rating system for third-party devices that run Steam OS. The rating system will tell you if a game and its features are supported on Steam OS. This compatibility rating system will roll out over the next few weeks. There are plenty of handheld gaming PCs out on the market, but only the Steam Deck runs on Steam OS. However, it will soon be joined by the Lenovo Legion Go S, with more to follow. In preparation for the launch of these third-party Steam OS devices, Valve is rolling out a rating system that will let you know how compatible a game is for these devices. Valve has announced that over the next few weeks, it will launch the Steam OS Compatibility system. This rating system will cover all Steam OS devices that aren't a Steam Deck (this only includes the Legion Go S at the moment). These ratings are based on a subset of the existing Steam Deck Compatibility testing results. As the company explains, Steam OS Compatibility is designed to give players a glance at whether a game and its features are supported on Steam OS. This includes factors like the game launcher, anti-cheat support, and game functionality. However, this system will not gauge how well a game performs on the device. The game will be marked either SteamOS Compatible or SteamOS Unsupported, depending on whether it and all of its middleware are supported. Players will only see Steam OS Compatibility ratings if they are using a third-party device. It will be shown in the Steam Store and Steam Client. Valve says that it plans to have over 18,000 titles marked as compatible as soon as the system is available. Additionally, developers won't have to lift a finger as 'results are automatically generated from Steam Deck verification results without additional testing.' Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
