Lenovo’s Legion Go Handheld To Ship Natively With SteamOS In June 2026
Lenovo has announced a new Legion Go model that will ship with SteamOS preinstalled, a move designed to make the handheld feel more like a console and less like a compact Windows PC. The update is part of Lenovo’s CES gaming device push and is positioned to deliver a more streamlined Steam first experience, with faster access to your library and a UI flow that is purpose built for controller navigation.
For players who already live inside Steam, native SteamOS support is the headline feature because it keeps your game library at the center of the product experience, with platform features like Family Sharing, home network transfers, and Steam Remote Play sitting naturally inside the ecosystem. In practical handheld terms, the promise here is lower friction: fewer desktop style steps between powering on and playing, plus a more consistent console like flow for updates, library management, and game launching.
Lenovo is keeping the hardware platform intact for this SteamOS variant, retaining the same performance foundation centered on the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor. The configuration includes up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory at 8000MHz, up to 2TB of PCIe Gen4 M.2 2242 SSD storage, and a 74WHr battery supported by 65W USB Type C charging. The display remains a major differentiator: an 8.8 inch WUXGA 1920 by 1200 OLED panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, up to 144Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits brightness, plus DCI P3 coverage and 10 point in cell touch.
Lenovo also shared timing and pricing expectations. The Legion Go powered by SteamOS is estimated to start at 1199 dollars in the United States, with expected availability beginning in June 2026. That places it in the premium handheld lane, suggesting Lenovo is aiming at enthusiasts who want a bigger OLED screen and high end silicon, but who also want a more console like Steam experience without the overhead of managing a Windows handheld.
| Spec | Legion Go Powered by SteamOS 8.8 inch 2 |
|---|---|
| Operating system | SteamOS |
| Processor and graphics | Up to AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme Processor |
| Memory | Up to 32GB LPDDR5X 8000MHz |
| Storage | Up to 2TB M.2 2242 PCIe SSD Gen4 |
| Display | 8.8 inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 OLED, 16:10, 144Hz, 500 nits, DCI P3, 10 point in cell |
| Battery | 74WHr rechargeable Li ion battery |
| Power adapter | 65W USB Type C |
| Ports top | 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack 2x USB Type C (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0) |
| Ports bottom | 1x microSD card reader (supports up to 2TB) |
| Controls | Legion L and R, ABXY, D pad, Hall effect joysticks, bumpers, view button, menu button, right trackpad, 2x assignable grip buttons, 2x adjustable trigger switches |
| Audio | 2x 2W woofer, dual array near field mic |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6E 2x2AX, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Color | Eclipse Black |
| Dimensions tablet only | 206 x 136.7 x 22.95mm 8.11 x 5.38 x 0.90 inches |
| Dimensions tablet plus controllers | 295.6 x 136.7 x 42.25mm 11.64 x 5.38 x 1.66 inches |
| Weight tablet plus controllers | 920g (2.2 lbs) |
| Weight controllers only | 210g (0.46 lbs) |
| Estimated starting price | 1199US$ |
| Expected availability | June 2026 |
If you were buying a premium handheld in 2026, would you pick SteamOS for the console like simplicity, or Windows for maximum launcher flexibility and modding workflows?
