Lenovo's Legion Go 2 Powered by SteamOS the official details announced at CES 2026 (early January 2026).
This is the flagship follow-up to the original Legion Go, now with native SteamOS support for that seamless, console-like experience—think instant Steam library access, optimized gamepad controls, fast suspend/resume, cloud saves, Steam Chat, and built-in recording, all without Windows overhead.
Key Specs (Matching Your Description)
- Display: 8.8-inch PureSight OLED (likely 1920x1200 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate with VRR support for smooth gameplay and stunning visuals).
- Processor: Up to AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme (an 8-core chip with Zen 5 architecture and RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics—powerful enough for desktop-class performance in a handheld).
- Memory & Storage: Up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 2TB PCIe SSD, plus microSD expansion.
- Other Features: Detachable controllers (with Hall effect joysticks), built-in kickstand for tablet mode, 74Wh battery for better endurance, and extras like the FPS mouse puck on the right controller.
- OS: SteamOS tuned specifically for this hardware, making it feel like a true portable console rather than a mini Windows PC.
This is Lenovo's second SteamOS handheld after the more affordable Legion Go S (which launched in 2025 with Ryzen Z1 Extreme or Z2 Go chips).
The Z2 Extreme here marks the most powerful official SteamOS device yet, with reports showing SteamOS often delivers better frame rates and efficiency than Windows on similar hardware.
Availability & Pricing
- Release: On sale starting June 2026 (about 5-6 months from now, as the Windows version launched in late 2025).
- Starting Price: $1,199 (for the base config, e.g., Ryzen Z2 with 16GB RAM/512GB storage; higher-end Z2 Extreme models with max specs will cost more, potentially $1,400+).
It's a premium price—higher than the Steam Deck OLED and even a bit more than the Windows Legion Go 2 in some configs—but it positions this as the top-tier SteamOS handheld for demanding games.
If you're into high-end portable gaming and prefer SteamOS's simplicity over Windows juggling (launchers, tweaks, etc.), this could be a beast. Early hands-on impressions highlight the OLED screen and controller versatility as standouts.
What do you think—worth the wait and the cost, or are you eyeing something like the ROG Ally X or waiting for next-gen chips? 🚀