Lenovo is reportedly planning to release a SteamOS variant of the Legion Go 2 at CES 2026

They used to have this

https://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/microsoft-makes-windows-free-on-small-devices-1239665

https://www.theverge.com/2014/4/2/5574146/microsoft-making-windows-free-on-devices-with-screens-under-nine

But I think they ended this deal at some point

No idea, it's just regular Windows 11 underneath so I don't believe it's exempt from licensing.

I wouldn't even blame Lenovo for not passing over the savings of Linux. Because that means, they have a huge reason to sell Linux based systems, as they make more money from each unit this way.

I actually thought Microsoft excuses handhelds from Windows licensing fees? Or discounts them?

Makes sense - probably will perform better and they don't have to pay for a license.

This is the way.


• Also, there are placeholder listings for SteamOS compatible variants of the Legion Go 2 controllers on Lenovo's store.

https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/legion-series/legion-go-8ahp2/83n1/parts/display/compatible