If you held off on Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 launch last year hoping for a native SteamOS version,

If you held off on Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 launch last year hoping for a native SteamOS version, your patience has finally paid off—mostly. At CES 2026, the company officially revealed the Legion Go 2, Powered by SteamOS. This Valve-friendly variant of the gaming handheld is scheduled to arrive in June, carrying a premium starting price of $1,199.

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There are no hardware surprises here. This is the same Lenovo Legion Go 2 chassis, but with SteamOS replacing the occasionally clunky Windows interface. In many ways, this model serves as a more powerful, versatile—and expensive—alternative to the Steam Deck. The only notable trade-off is the lack of specific optimizations game developers often push for Valve’s own hardware. (The same goes for the “Steam Deck Verified” system, which provides a quick shorthand for game compatibility.)

Because the hardware is identical, the impressive spec sheet from the Windows version carries over. That includes the spacious 8.8-inch OLED display with its 1,920 x 1,200 resolution and 144Hz variable refresh rate. You still have two configurations to choose from: a Ryzen Z2 with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, or the Ryzen Z2 Extreme with 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. The device retains its microSD slot, kickstand, detachable controllers, and 74Wh battery. It remains a bulky affair at 2.2 lbs, so you will want to look elsewhere if a lightweight, compact handheld is your priority.

Lenovo says the Legion Go 2, Powered by SteamOS, is expected to hit shelves in June. It will start at $1,199 for the entry-level model (pricing for the Z2 Extreme tier has not yet been announced). For a deeper dive into the feel and function of the device, you can revisit Sam Rutherford’s review of the Windows version.

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