Lenovo's new Legion Go S gaming handheld might finally be the one to take down the Steam Deck

Lenovo's Legion Go gaming handheld was one of the standout releases of 2024, and is arguably the best PC gaming handheld after the Steam Deck, but one thing has ultimately held it—and every other Windows-based handheld—back from truly dethroning the Steam Deck: Windows.

Windows 11 just isn't a great platform for a PC gaming handheld, it just isn't. Even the ability to install gaming stores and services other than Steam doesn't make up for how clunky the Windows 11 desktop is to navigate on an 8-inch screen without a keyboard and mouse (and the various touchscreen experiences have been very disappointing).

Now, Lenovo is launching a new PC gaming handheld at CES 2025, and it finally does away with the worst part of the PC gaming handheld experience. The Lenovo Legion Go S will be the only other handheld besides the ...