US EditionSteamOS Continues Its Slow Spread Across the PC Gaming Landscape
Lenovo's SteamOS Legion Go 2 starts at $1,199 with AMD Ryzen Z2 chips and up to 32GB RAM, aiming to improve handheld gaming experience beyond Windows 11.
- This year, Lenovo unveiled a SteamOS Legion Go 2 starting at $1,199, $100 more than the original Windows model.
- Observers note the Legion Go 2 was seen as held back by Windows 11's controller experience, while Lenovo claims SteamOS is optimized and gaming Linux distros like Bazzite improve handheld compatibility.
- Hardware-Wise, the SteamOS Legion Go 2 keeps AMD Ryzen Z2 and Z2 Extreme with up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 2TB SSD, while menu buttons mirror Steam Deck and Legion Go S layouts and owners can manually install SteamOS.
- Analysts note consumers may struggle to justify spending over $1,000 as Z2 Extreme configuration prices could reach at least $1,449, limiting flagship appeal.
- Following leaked images, the SteamOS launch builds on earlier leaks and adds to the Windows-powered Legion Go 2 lineup, while TechRadar will cover CES this year after Lenovo learned lessons from Legion Go S.
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The Lenovo Legion Go 2 Finally Comes With SteamOS At CES 2026
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 came out back in September 2025, and while it was an extremely premium handheld gaming PC, it was held back by Windows 11. Luckily, Lenovo is fixing that at CES 2026, where it just annouced the Legion Go 2, powered by SteamOS.The lenovo Legion Go 2 with SteamOS will still come with the same AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip, with up to 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD. The only differences, really, are the menu buttons, which are now ali…
Lenovo took advantage of CES 2026 to announce a new version of its portable console, the Legion Go 2, which will run natively under SteamOS. Scheduled for June at $1,199, this variant promises increased performance and a smoother user experience, positioning itself as a direct and premium competitor of Valve Steam Deck.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 is getting a SteamOS variant eventually
Lenovo has announced a SteamOS version of the Legion Go 2 handheld gaming machine, which is an expected bonus for those who’d prefer to skip dealings with Windows entirely. The Legion Go 2 Windows edition has been available since October, but gamers are going to have to wait until June to get their mitts around the Linux-based SteamOS version. That’s somewhat of a blow to those who’ve been biding their time for the second-generation device. Some…
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