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Lenovo Legion Go S: Z1 Extreme & SteamOS Launched

Author : Nora Update : Nov 08,2025

Lenovo Legion Go S Flagship Handheld with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme

Legion Go S 8" 120Hz Gaming Handheld - AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme - SteamOS - 32GB with 1TB SSD

$829.99 at Best Buy

Lenovo's Legion Go S has arrived as their most powerful handheld gaming PC to date. This premium model features SteamOS pre-installed, AMD's flagship Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, an impressive 32GB of RAM, and a spacious 1TB SSD - making it our new top pick for best handheld gaming device. While priced at $829.99 (exclusively at Best Buy), it delivers exceptional performance that justifies the cost.

Unless your gaming needs specifically require Windows 11 or Steam Deck's trackpads, this is currently the handheld gaming PC to beat. From our 9/10 review of the Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme, SteamOS):

"By switching to SteamOS and upgrading to the Z1 Extreme chip, the Lenovo Legion Go S has become one of the best handhelds available, demonstrating how much progress Microsoft needs to make for its upcoming handheld."

With multiple Legion Go S models on the market, it's important to choose the right version. Earlier models featured either Windows 11 or SteamOS with the less powerful Z2 Go chip. This upgraded SteamOS model with the Z1 Extreme processor outperforms the Steam Deck, capable of running newer titles like Doom: The Dark Ages that struggle on Valve's device.

If you're considering waiting, the handheld gaming PC market continues evolving rapidly. Microsoft and ASUS plan to release the Xbox ROG Ally and Z2 Extreme-powered Xbox ROG Ally X later this year with optimized Windows 11 support. Additional Z2 Extreme devices will follow, but for SteamOS enthusiasts seeking top-tier performance today, this Z1 Extreme model remains the obvious choice. A golden age for handheld PC gaming is truly upon us.