Lenovo 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 just leveled up with an absolute powerhouse configuration - SteamOS pre-loaded on AMD's beastly Ryzen Z1 Extreme chipset paired with 32GB RAM and a spacious 1TB SSD. Though priced at a premium $829.99 (Best Buy exclusive), this might just be the ultimate handheld gaming rig currently available. It impressed us so much that we've crowned it our new top pick.
Unless you specifically require Windows 11 or Steam Deck's signature trackpads, the Legion Go S stands unmatched today. Our glowing 9/10 review praised:
"The transition to SteamOS combined with the Ryzen Z1 Extreme transforms this into one of the finest handhelds available, exposing just how far Microsoft needs to go for their upcoming handheld effort."
Navigating Lenovo's Legion Go lineup requires attention - earlier 2024 models shipped with Windows 11 and the lesser Z2 Go chip, while SteamOS versions also initially used this weaker processor. But this newest SteamOS/Z1 Extreme iteration decisively outperforms even Valve's Steam Deck, capable of handling demanding new releases like Doom: The Dark Ages that challenge older hardware.
That said, we're living in handheld gaming's renaissance. Later this year promises exciting alternatives like Microsoft and ASUS's collaborative Xbox ROG Ally series featuring optimized Windows 11 variants. More Z2 Extreme-powered devices loom on the horizon too.
But if you crave SteamOS efficiency blended with serious horsepower today, this Z1 Extreme Legion Go S delivers unbeatable performance right now. What a time to game on-the-go!
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