Exciting news for handheld PC gaming enthusiasts: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This marks the first time a device other than Valve's Steam Deck will ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system designed for seamless gaming. The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS will be available starting May 25, with prices beginning at $549.99. Let's explore the specifics of this eagerly awaited portable gaming machine.
Preorder Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS
Out May 25
Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (AMD Ryzen Z2 Go)
0120Hz gaming handheld featuring an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Priced at $549.99 at Best Buy.
Out May 25
Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme)
0120Hz gaming handheld equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Available for $749.99 at Best Buy.
The SteamOS-powered Lenovo Legion Go S comes in two configurations to suit different budgets and performance needs. The more affordable option features an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, priced at $549.99—matching the cost of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck. For those seeking higher performance, the model with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD is available for $749.99.
Regardless of the model you choose, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld with two USB-C ports. Storage can be easily expanded with a microSD card, and the device features trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing gameplay in competitive shooters such as Marvel Rivals.
Both configurations boast more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, potentially allowing you to play recent titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Star Wars Outlaws, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds—games that might be challenging for the Steam Deck to handle.
Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS
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It's important not to confuse these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models with the earlier Windows 11-based Legion Go S. For insights into why you might want to steer clear of the Windows model, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review. If you're still interested, it's available at Best Buy for $729.99.
Valve has also announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds. This means you'll soon be able to install SteamOS on a wide range of handheld gaming PCs, potentially coinciding with the launch of these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models. If you're looking to run SteamOS on devices more powerful than the Steam Deck, the Lenovo Legion Go S should be at the top of your list.
