Lenovo Legion Go S portable console specs leak: high refresh rate screen and Ryzen Z2 Go APU
By ForGeeks Lenovo is gearing up for CES 2025 with the announcement of the Legion Go S handheld gaming console. It’s one of three new models in the Legion Go series, along with the Legion Go 2 and the SteamOS-powered Legion Go S Steam.
Lenovo is preparing for CES 2025 with the announcement of the Legion Go S portable gaming console.
Performance
The Legion Go S is powered by AMD Ryzen Ryzen Z2 Go APU processor based on Zen 3+ architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads. It delivers high performance for multitasking and gaming. Graphics are powered by a Radeon 800M graphics card with RDNA 2 architecture for smooth gameplay and high-quality visuals.
The Legion Go S is powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go APU with 8 cores and 16 threads, delivering high performance for multitasking and gaming.
Display
The Lenovo PureSight 8-inch screen with 1920×1200 pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits of brightness deserves special attention. Full sRGB color gamut coverage makes images bright and rich, creating an “ultra-lively and immersive” gaming experience.
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Operative Memory and Storage
The console offers configurations with 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM, as well as 512GB or 1TB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD-based storage. The 32GB RAM option could become the new standard in portable gaming devices, improving performance and multitasking.
An option with 32GB of RAM could become the new standard in portable gaming devices, improving performance and multitasking.
Battery and Ports
The device is equipped with a 55.5Wh battery to provide long gaming hours. Two USB4 ports add versatility for charging and connecting peripherals.
Controllers
Unlike previous models, the Legion TrueStrike controllers on the Legion Go S are not detachable, but the device retains its ergonomic design and premium build quality.
The Legion TrueStrike controllers on the Legion Go S are not detachable, but the device retains its ergonomic design and premium build quality.
Operating Systems and Versions
The Legion Go S will be available in two versions. The Glacier White model runs Windows 11 and is aimed at users who want a portable computer. The Gray version with SteamOS is for gamers who actively use the Steam ecosystem.
Price and outlook
The expected price of the Legion Go S will be around 600 euros, making it a competitive option given its impressive specs. At the same time, rumors indicate that the Legion Go 2 model will get a more powerful Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and a Radeon 890M graphics card, further expanding Lenovo’s lineup of gaming devices.
The Legion Go 2 model will get a more powerful Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and a Radeon 890M graphics card, further expanding Lenovo’s lineup of gaming devices.
