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Lenovo Legion Go 2 Ships With SteamOS Officially — CES 2026

Lenovo Legion Go 2 Adds SteamOS at CES 2026
Legion Go 2 SteamOS
  • Key Takeaways:
  • Lenovo is shipping the Legion Go 2 with SteamOS out of the box, announced at CES 2026.
  • Hardware remains the same: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, up to 32GB RAM and a 2TB SSD.
  • The SteamOS model starts at $1,199 — $100 more than the original Windows-equipped unit.
  • No firm release date yet; Lenovo says SteamOS has been optimized for the hardware.

What changed with the Legion Go 2?

At CES 2026 Lenovo revealed a new Legion Go 2 configuration that runs SteamOS instead of Windows 11. The company kept the core hardware intact while adjusting the control layout to better match Steam-focused handhelds.

Same silicon, tailored software

The SteamOS model still packs the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme CPU, and Lenovo lists options up to 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD. Those specifications match the high-end Legion Go 2 configurations launched in 2025.

Lenovo says the version of SteamOS shipping on the device has been optimized to take full advantage of the Z2 Extreme platform. Early adopters of the Legion Go 2 could already install Linux-based distros themselves, but the new variant avoids the manual Linux install and the Windows desktop entirely.

Controller layout and user experience

The SteamOS variant includes menu and control button alignment more similar to Valve’s Steam Deck and Lenovo’s own Legion Go S. That change, combined with SteamOS’s console-like interface, aims to improve navigation and game launching compared with a standard Windows experience.

Windows 11’s Full Screen Experience has improved controller use, but many reviewers and users still prefer SteamOS and other gaming-focused Linux distros for handhelds. Lenovo’s move follows that user sentiment and the company’s earlier pivot with the Legion Go S.

Pricing and availability

Lenovo confirmed a starting price of $1,199 for the Legion Go 2 with SteamOS — around $100 more than the original Windows model. The company has not provided a street date or full configuration breakdown for the new SKU.

What this means for buyers

If you prefer a console-like, controller-first interface and simpler game library integration, the SteamOS model removes the need to replace Windows yourself. Current owners can still install SteamOS manually, but new buyers will get the optimized experience out of the box.

For now, expect more handheld makers to weigh SteamOS as a shipping option while Microsoft continues to refine its Full Screen Experience in Windows.

Source: IGN (Jacqueline Thomas), CES 2026 coverage.

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