Key Takeaways
1. The Lenovo Legion Go 2 was initially expected to have a SteamOS version, but Lenovo announced no definitive plans for it.
2. The Legion Go S is available in both Windows and SteamOS versions, with the SteamOS version reportedly performing better.
3. A leaked image suggests the Legion Go 2 may run on SteamOS, but it lacks a dedicated Steam button.
4. There is no official confirmation yet about the release of the SteamOS version for the Legion Go 2.
5. If the SteamOS version is not officially released, users may still install SteamOS on their devices independently.
When the Lenovo Legion Go 2 prototype was first shown at CES 2025, it was mentioned that it operates on Windows. Since the Legion Go S debuted in both Windows and SteamOS versions (check out our review of the Windows model), it seemed logical to think that the Legion Go 2 would follow suit upon its release. Unfortunately, Lenovo quickly dashed those expectations by announcing that there were no definitive plans to offer the Legion Go 2 with SteamOS.
The Current Situation
Several months have gone by since that announcement, and both versions of the Legion Go S (the 16GB + 512GB model is currently available on Amazon for $649.99) are now readily available in stores. Given that comparisons have indicated the SteamOS version performs better than the Windows one, it wouldn’t be too surprising if Lenovo had a change of heart. Recent evidence suggests that might indeed be the case, or at least it looks that way.
Leaked Evidence
A leaked official image from Evan Blass (@evleaks on X) shows the Legion Go 2 running on SteamOS. This image implies that this version of the Legion Go 2 boots with SteamOS pre-installed. However, it’s important to mention that unlike the Legion Go S with SteamOS, this version does not feature a Steam button (you can read our review for more details).
It’s definitely thrilling to see Lenovo possibly reconsidering its position, even if there hasn’t been any official confirmation yet. It remains unclear whether the SteamOS version will be launched at the same time as the Windows version or if it will come out later. If Lenovo decides against releasing a SteamOS version for the Legion Go 2, users may still be able to install SteamOS on their own devices, similar to what can be done with the original Legion Go.
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