At CES 2025, Lenovo showcased an impressive lineup of gaming devices, including updated Legion laptops and the second generation of Legion Glasses. Stealing the spotlight, however, was the announcement of the Legion Go Sโa portable gaming handheld now available with SteamOS.
Legion Go S: A new contender in portable gaming
The Legion Go S marks a milestone for Lenovo’s gaming lineup as the first third-party handheld to run SteamOS. Traditionally, the Legion Go series operates on Windows, but this new SteamOS variant offers gamers an alternative to the Steam Deck. Although Valve has plans to make SteamOS available on other handheld devices, Lenovo’s Legion Go S could be your easiest option to experience SteamOS once it goes on sale.
Interestingly, the Legion Go S comes in two versions: one powered by Windows 11 and another with SteamOS. Despite the software differences, both models share the same hardware. An AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor or an exclusive AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor powers each device. You can enjoy up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and the handheld boasts an 8-inch 1920×1200 resolution LCD touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate. Connectivity includes WiFi 6E, two USB4 ports, and a microSD card slot.
A broader Legion lineup
Beyond the Legion Go S, Lenovo revealed exciting updates to its Legion Pro and standard Legion laptops.
The Legion Pro 7i and 5i now feature up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processors. Gamers looking for top-tier graphics can choose up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 for the Pro 7i and up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for the Pro 5i. Those favouring AMD processors can opt for the Legion Pro 5, offering up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070.
The non-Pro Legion 7i and 5i also see upgrades, with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX. Meanwhile, the Legion 5 adds the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 as its top CPU option, accompanied by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070.
Lenovo also introduced the third generation of its Legion Tab, featuring a Snapdragon Gen 8 3 chip, and new monitors, including the Legion Pro 34WD-10โa 3440×1440 OLED display with USB hub functionality and an RGB lighting strip. The Legion Glasses 2 received a sleek redesign, a lighter 65g frame, and a 120Hz micro-OLED display upgrade. Additionally, updates were announced for the Legion Tower series and Lenovo LOQ laptops.
Pricing and availability
Lenovo provided release timelines and starting prices for the US market, offering gamers a wide range of options.
- Legion Go S (Windows 11): US$729.99, released January 2025.
- Legion Go S (SteamOS): US$499.99, releasing May 2025.
- Legion Pro 7i: US$2,399, releasing March 2025.
- Legion Pro 5i: US$1,499, releasing May 2025.
- Legion Pro 5: US$1,399, releasing June 2025.
- Legion 7i: US$1,599, releasing June 2025.
- Legion 5i: US$1,299, releasing May 2025.
- Legion 5: US$1,149, releasing May 2025.
Other products, like the third-generation Legion Tab, will be available starting January 2025, with more details to follow.
