Lenovo has introduced a SteamOS variant of its portable gaming handheld, the Legion Go 2. The new edition carries the same hardware configuration as the previously released Windows model, which went on sale last autumn, but comes configured to run Valve's SteamOS out of the box.
At the heart of the device are processors from AMD's Ryzen Z2 family, including the top-tier Ryzen Z2 Extreme. That chip is built on Zen 5/5c architecture, offers eight cores and 16 threads, and integrates an AMD Radeon 890M GPU with 16 execution units based on RDNA 3.5. The platform supports a configurable TDP in the 15–30 W range.
Memory and storage options match desktop-caliber expectations for a handheld: up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X-8000 system RAM and an M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive option with capacities up to 2 TB.
The console is equipped with an 8.8-inch OLED display using a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 1920 × 1200 pixel resolution. The touchscreen supports ten-point input and a variable refresh rate from 30 to 144 Hz. Lenovo cites 97% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut and a peak brightness of 500 cd/m²; the panel is also certified to VESA's True Black 1000 standard.
Connectivity and I/O include a 3.5 mm audio jack, two USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort 2.0 support and Power Delivery 3.0 charging, dual 2 W speakers, a bidirectional microphone, Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2, and Bluetooth 5.3. Power is supplied by a four-cell 74 Wh battery, and the system ships with a 65 W USB Type-C charger.
One of the Legion Go 2's distinctive features is its modular controller design, which enables multiple usage modes. With controllers attached the system is a conventional handheld for portable play. Detaching the controllers converts the unit into a touchscreen tablet for web browsing and touch-driven games. An FPS-oriented mode allows the right controller to be removed and docked into a dedicated accessory that contains an optical sensor and functions like a standalone mouse, tailored for shooters and productivity tasks. Finally, a console-style configuration is possible by joining the two controllers with the Legion Go charging connector to form a more traditional gamepad layout for couch play.
The physical dimensions of the Legion Go 2 are 206 × 136.7 × 22.95 mm without the controllers and 295.6 × 136.7 × 42.25 mm with the controllers attached. The complete unit with controllers weighs approximately 920 g, while the pair of controllers together weigh about 210 g.
Pricing for the SteamOS edition of the Legion Go 2 starts at $1,199. Lenovo expects the handheld to reach retail channels in June of this year.
Specifications and feature claims for this SteamOS variant mirror those of the Windows model, with Lenovo positioning the new configuration as an alternative for users who prefer Valve's platform and ecosystem on a high-performance portable device.