Lenovo has announced an event at CES 2025, titled "Lenovo Legion x AMD: The Future of Gaming Handhelds," which is expected to showcase the company's first SteamOS handheld device. The event, scheduled for January 7th, will feature a special guest appearance by Pierre-Loup Griffais, the co-designer of Valve's SteamOS and Steam Deck, sparking speculation about a potential partnership between Lenovo and Valve.

The event description promises to share insights on the future of gaming handhelds and showcase Lenovo's latest Legion Go innovations, powered by AMD. The presence of Griffais, who is also referred to as Valve's "Chief Design Architect" for the event, suggests that Lenovo may be preparing to unveil a SteamOS-based handheld device, possibly the Legion Go S, which was leaked last week.

In addition to Griffais, Jason Ronald, Microsoft's VP of Xbox Gaming Devices and Ecosystem, will also attend the event. Ronald, who is now being referred to as Microsoft's "VP of Next Generation," may provide insight into Microsoft's plans for handheld gaming, although it is unlikely that the company will announce an Xbox handheld device at the event.

Lenovo has been rumored to be working on multiple gaming handheld devices, including a larger, Windows-based Legion Go with detachable controllers, and a smaller, SteamOS-based Legion Go S. The company may be hedging its bets by offering devices with different operating systems, catering to different segments of the gaming market.

The event is expected to provide a platform for Lenovo and AMD to showcase their latest innovations in handheld gaming, with a focus on making gaming more immersive for all. The presence of Valve and Microsoft executives suggests that the event may have broader implications for the gaming industry as a whole.

While Microsoft has previously indicated that an Xbox handheld device may be a few years away, the company's participation in the event may be an attempt to position its brand as a leader in the handheld gaming space. The "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign, which emphasizes the Xbox ecosystem's capabilities beyond traditional console gaming, may be extended to handheld devices in the future.

The event promises to be an exciting development in the gaming handheld space, and we will be attending to bring you the latest updates and insights.