Lenovo Preps a SteamOS Edition of the Legion Go 2 for June Launch
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Lenovo is releasing a SteamOS-powered version of its high-end Legion Go 2 handheld this June, starting at $1199 and featuring a major battery and display upgrade over the original.
The portable PC gaming market is moving further away from desktop operating systems as Lenovo expands its lineup. Reported by James Archer at Rock Paper Shotgun, Lenovo is bringing out a dedicated SteamOS version of the high-end Legion Go 2 this coming June, following up on their budget-friendly Legion Go S. For players tired of wrestling with desktop operating systems and background bloat on portable hardware, getting an officially supported Linux option straight out of the box is a massive quality of life upgrade.
This premium model keeps the impressive specifications of the Windows variant launched previously. It features a large 8.8-inch, 1200p OLED display running at 144Hz, packed alongside up to 32GB of RAM, 2TB of storage, and the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU. It also retains the signature detachable controllers from the original design, including the piece that converts into a vertical mouse. Lenovo clearly listened to community feedback on the first generation, scaling back the native resolution to a sensible 1920x1200 to save battery life and bumping the internal capacity from 49Whr to a much sturdier 74Whr.
Of course, all of this high-end engineering comes with a heavy price tag. According to Rock Paper Shotgun, the SteamOS Legion Go 2 will start at a steep $1199, putting it well above the pricing of standard handhelds and making it a luxury investment for dedicated enthusiasts. While tech-savvy players can always manually install Linux on a Windows machine, waiting for a factory-certified build removes the headache. For a full breakdown of the hardware details and the original report, you can read the full story on Rock Paper Shotgun.
Tags: Hardware, SteamOS, Lenovo, Handheld Gaming, PC Gaming
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun