Lenovo unveils its flagship Legion Go S - now packed with SteamOS and powered by AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor. This premium handheld boasts 32GB RAM and a spacious 1TB SSD. While the $829.99 price point (Best Buy exclusive) reflects its high-end specs, it's currently our top-rated handheld gaming PC.
Lenovo Legion Go S: 8" 120Hz Display with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | SteamOS | 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD
$829.99 at Best Buy
Unless you specifically require Windows 11 or Steam Deck's trackpad functionality, this represents the pinnacle of current handheld gaming technology. Our 9/10 review of the Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme, SteamOS) notes:
"The transition to SteamOS and upgrade to Z1 Extreme processors transforms Lenovo's device into a market leader, revealing how much ground Microsoft needs to cover for its handheld offering."
With multiple Legion Go S variants available, selecting the correct model matters. Earlier 2024 models featured Windows 11 with the less powerful Z2 Go chip, followed by a SteamOS version retaining that processor. This newest SteamOS/Z1 Extreme configuration outpaces Steam Deck's capabilities, supporting demanding titles like Doom: The Dark Ages.
Waiting remains a valid strategy during this handheld gaming renaissance. Microsoft and ASUS are preparing Xbox ROG Ally variants featuring Z2 Extreme processors and optimized Windows 11 versions for late 2024 launch.
Additional Z2 Extreme devices will emerge eventually, but for immediate access to premium SteamOS performance, this Z1 Extreme-equipped Legion Go S stands unrivaled. Handheld gamers have never had better options.
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