The Legion Go S leak shows it will come in a white colorway with non-removable grips and triggers that resemble the first Asus ROG Ally. The current Legion Go model has removable controller grips, like the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con controllers.

Some clear changes from the original Legion Go include a more rounded look, a change in layout with the Menu and View buttons now closer to the display, and having no touchpad. However, the biggest change of all is the lack of detachable controllers — one of the Legion Go's unique highlights.

The more affordable Legion Go "S" is expected to be less powerful than the Legion Go based on the Z1 Extreme, but will be a more affordable option potentially for those looking to jump into the ecosystem.

It’s been rumoured for sometime that Lenovo was working on a cheaper Lenovo Legion Go with non-removable controllers and the first photos have leaked courtesy of Windows Central. It seems to be called the Lenovo Legion GO S and according to Videocardz,

The Legion Go cemented Lenovo as a player in the handheld PC market. Its success seemed stilted perhaps based on price. An update is inbound.

When Valve released the Steam Deck, PC manufacturers realized there could be a new market for small, handheld computers that are capable of running games.

Found in an unlikely place, the Lenovo Legion Go S is the reportedly the company's next PC gaming handheld to take on the Steam Deck.

Renderings appear Windows Central has gotten its paws on some leaked renderings of the Legion Go S. For those not in the know, Lenovo’s Legion Go handheld gaming PC cost $700 when it launched in the spring.

While it’s tempting to think that means the Legion Go S will be a step backward, keep in mind that Valve’s Steam Deck continues to be one of the most popular handheld gaming PCs several years after launch, and it has a AMD “Aerith” and “Sepiroth” chips featuring Zen 2 CPUs and RNDA 2 graphics.