Lenovo Legion Go S

Earlier this year, Microsoft confirmed that it will be working with multiple partners on hardware to bring forth new Xbox powered gaming systems. This included a close collaboration with AMD sfor its next gen hardware for upcoming consoles, gaming handhelds, and more. While we already have the ROG Xbox Ally series from ASUS, a Lenovo collaboration could make sense as well.

Why Lenovo Makes Sense as Xbox’s Next Hardware Partner

Lenovo is one of the few players in the gaming handheld space, with its Legion Go series. The original Legion Go was a Windows based laptop, with more variants dropping soon after. It brought an 8.8-inch display, detachable controllers (similar to the Nintendo Switch 2), and a gamer-first design. Later on, the Chinese tech giant even partnered up with Valve for the SteamOS powered Legion Go S.

Lenovo Legion Go S

So, considering how they’ve already experimented with Steam, a new variant with special Xbox optimization sounds quite promising. The Legion Go already runs on the Windows platform, so a direct collab could make this system even better in running Xbox exclusives or Xbox Game Pass titles.

What an Xbox x Lenovo Handheld Might Look Like

If Lenovo were to partner with Xbox, the result could be a streamlined version of the Legion Go. Xbox’s design influence could help push for an interface that feels more like an extension of the console experience. A great example of this is the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. Lenovo’s handheld would benefit from deeper Game Pass integration, Xbox dashboard, and built-in Xbox Cloud Gaming out of the box.

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X

Just recently, a prototype of the Legion Go 2 surfaced online. This gave us a look at the next-gen handheld from Lenovo. An improved controller design (still detachable), the more powerful AMD Ryzen Z2 series APU, and faster memory were revealed in this leak. But it still appeared to be similar to its predecessor, running on Windows.

A Logical Next Step for Xbox’s Multi-Partner Strategy

Lenovo’s Original Legion Go Handheld

Since Lenovo has already worked with Valve for the special SteamOS Legion Go S, I would like to believe that an Xbox version could also be in the works. Xbox has clearly shifted its focus from selling its consoles, which are declining in popularity, and has invested heavily in its Game Pass subscription service. Expanding on the software side and partnering with handheld console brands gives it the advantage over Sony, which has yet to expand into this segment.

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