Lenovo Legion Go: New Handheld with OLED Screen & Detachable Mouse

Lenovo Legion Go S: A New Contender in Handheld Gaming

Today, excitement brews in the gaming community as renowned leaker Evan Blass unveiled an unannounced Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC that sports a unique feature: a Steam button. This suggests it might be the first third-party SteamOS handheld, potentially positioning it as a strong competitor to the widely popular Steam Deck.

The Bigger Brother: Lenovo Legion Go

Alongside the Go S, images of a larger Lenovo Legion Go have surfaced, hinting at a robust lineup from Lenovo. This larger model retains some of the most distinctive features from its predecessor, including detachable Joy-Con-like gamepads and a built-in kickstand.

Moreover, the new Legion Go is expected to offer an exciting "FPS mode" which allows players to place one of the controllers on a disc-shaped skate, effectively using it as a vertical mouse for enhanced gaming precision.

Potential Display Upgrade

Whispers about a display upgrade are also surfacing. It is rumored that one of the Legion Go models might replace the original's 8.8-inch IPS LCD screen with an OLED panel of the same size. Should this change materialize, gamers can anticipate improved color accuracy, deeper blacks, and potentially faster response times.

Specs and Features: What's Next?

Despite the stir, specific specifications regarding battery life, ports, and additional technical details are still pending. However, the Legion Go is anticipated to feature an AMD Z2 Extreme chip as its core, signaling robust performance for a portable device.

In earlier impressions of the original Legion Go, some users expressed mixed feelings about its detachable controllers due to their sharp-edged feel and multitude of mouse buttons, which could make long-term use uncomfortable. However, it appears Lenovo has taken user feedback into account, as the new design seems to have smoother, sculpted forms and refined buttons for a better gaming experience.

SteamOS Integration

Interestingly, images of the new model currently lack a Steam button, which suggests Lenovo might still be balancing its approach with Windows in addition to SteamOS. However, there is significant confidence that the smaller Lenovo Legion Go S will be a dedicated SteamOS handheld. Filenames associated with the images indicate that the S will be "powered by" Steam, aligning with Valve's new branding strategy for devices operating on the SteamOS.

Valve describes "Powered by SteamOS" as hardware designed to run the SteamOS operating system, developed in close collaboration with Valve.

Keeping an Eye on Future Developments

As the gaming community eagerly awaits further information, we have reached out to both Valve and Lenovo for insights. This announcement beckons a new era in handheld gaming, and it’s one we will be keenly watching.

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