Valve Unveils Its Next Big Gaming Move: A Special Guest at Lenovo’s Handheld Event

The Future of Gaming Handhelds: What to Expect from Lenovo and AMD at CES ’25

Get ready for a front-row seat to the future of gaming handhelds! Lenovo just confirmed that it will be announcing its first SteamOS handheld at CES ’25, and we’re excited to dive into the details.

Lenovo’s SteamOS Handheld: The Rumored Legion Go S

Rumors have been circulating about Lenovo’s upcoming SteamOS handheld, and it looks like the company is finally ready to make it official. The device is expected to be the Legion Go S, a handheld gaming PC that features a Steam button and has been leaked by Evan Blass.

Valve’s SteamOS Co-Designer to Make an Appearance

But what makes this announcement even more exciting is the special guest who will be joining Lenovo on stage: Pierre-Loup Griffais, the co-designer of SteamOS and Steam Deck. Griffais is a highly respected figure in the gaming industry, and his involvement in the event suggests that Lenovo’s SteamOS handheld is going to be a big deal.

Other Notable Panelists

Griffais won’t be the only interesting panelist at the event. Jason Ronald, Microsoft’s VP of Xbox Gaming Devices and Ecosystem, will also be in attendance. With his new title as VP of Next Generation, we’re expecting him to talk about Microsoft’s plans for the future of gaming.

The Event: "Lenovo Legion x AMD: The Future of Gaming Handhelds"

Here’s the full description of the event:

"Join us for a cocktail reception hosted by Lenovo Legion and AMD gaming leaders, with special guests Valve and other gaming industry giants. We’ll be sharing our thoughts on what lies ahead in the gaming handheld space and showcasing our latest Lenovo Legion Go innovations advanced by AMD. Come to hear how Lenovo Legion and AMD Ryzen are making gaming more immersive for all and stay to experience the future of handheld gaming firsthand!"

What to Expect from Microsoft

While we’re not expecting Microsoft to surprise us with an Xbox handheld at the event, it’s possible that the company will try to position all handhelds as Xbox handhelds, much like its "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign. We’ll be keeping an eye out for any hints about Microsoft’s plans for the future of gaming handhelds.

Stay Tuned!

I’ll be attending the event and will be sure to share my thoughts and insights with you. Get ready for a thrilling look at the future of gaming handhelds!