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Lenovo Legion Go S review (Windows version): Not so fast

The Lenovo Legion Go S will be the first third-party gaming handheld to run SteamOS, but it won't be out until May. So in the meantime, we're checking out the Windows 11 model to see if it's worth getting now or if you should wait.

You also get joysticks with precise Hall effect sensors, an assortment of face and shoulder buttons, dual USB 4 ports (which both support power and data), 3.5mm audio and a microSD card reader. And while the touchpad on the Legion Go S is much smaller than the one on the original, I’m really glad Lenovo didn’t axe it altogether as it makes navigating through settings and menus in Windows so much easier than relying strictly on the joysticks or touch support. So even if you aren’t holding out for the SteamOS variant, you’d be silly not to wait for less expensive versions to come out with starting prices closer to $600 (or even $500 for the one with Valve’s platform), which will instantly make this handheld a lot more attractive.

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