Lenovo's Legion Go S: Steam Deck Killer (on Sale!) or Just Another Shiny Gadget?
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Rock Paper Shotgun reckons the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is a potential Steam Deck rival, especially now that it's on sale. But is it genuinely better, or just another pretender to the throne?
Right, so Rock Paper Shotgun (RPS) reckon the Lenovo Legion Go S, especially the one rocking SteamOS, is giving the Steam Deck a run for its money. And, get this, it's on sale at Best Buy! Now, I’ve always been a bit skeptical of these “Deck killers” – remember all those crowdfunded gizmos promising to be the ultimate handheld gaming rig? Most ended up as paperweights fancier than my grandma’s dentures.
But, hold on a tick. The Legion Go S isn't just some random contender. Valve, bless their cotton socks, are actually rolling out SteamOS to other devices, and the Go S is one of the early adopters. That’s like the magical guild finally sharing their spell recipes – potentially game-changing.
RPS points out that the Legion Go S allegedly outmuscles the Steam Deck in terms of raw power. We're talking about AMD silicon, with both a Ryzen Z2 Go model and a Z1 Extreme variant available. The Z2 Go starts at a tempting $549.99 (down from its usual price), packing 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. Not too shabby! And both models sport a rather beefy 8-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. That's buttery smooth visuals, mate.
But what does this mean for us, the poor sods actually trying to play games on the go? Well, the Steam Deck's strength lies in its integration – it's designed from the ground up to work with Steam. The Legion Go S, running SteamOS, should theoretically offer a similar experience, but with potentially better performance and a bigger screen. Bigger screen, bigger immersion, bigger targets for my aging eyes. Always a plus.
Of course, there's always a catch, isn't there? (There's always a catch, alright?). Whether Lenovo and Valve can truly deliver a seamless experience on the Go S remains to be seen. Will the software optimization be up to snuff? Will the battery life be decent? Will it become my newest obsession or an expensive paperweight gathering dust in a corner? These are the questions keeping me up at night, and only extensive testing will truly answer them.
Still, the fact that a device like the Legion Go S even exists is pretty exciting. It shows the handheld gaming space is heating up, and competition is always a good thing for us gamers. If nothing else, it’s a sign that Valve is truly committed to the SteamOS ecosystem. And who knows, maybe it'll even bring some needed innovation. So, while I’m cautiously optimistic, I'll wait for further reviews before parting with my hard-earned cash. Keep your eyes peeled - the adventure's only just beginning!
Tags: Lenovo Legion Go S, Steam Deck, Handheld Gaming, SteamOS, Gaming Hardware
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun