Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Version Now Available for Preorder

Exciting news for fans of handheld PC gaming: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This marks a significant milestone as it's the first device outside of Valve's own products to ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. The Legion Go S with SteamOS will hit the market on May 25, starting at an enticing price of $549.99. Let's delve into what makes this portable gaming machine a game-changer.

Preorder Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS

Out May 25

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (AMD Ryzen Z2 Go)

• 120Hz gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
• $549.99 at Best Buy

Out May 25

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme)

• 120Hz gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
• $749.99 at Best Buy

The SteamOS-powered Lenovo Legion Go S will be available in two configurations. The first model, priced at $549.99, features an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, matching the price of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck. The second model, with a slightly more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, is priced at $749.99.

Regardless of which model you opt for, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld equipped with two USB-C ports. Storage expansion is a breeze with a microSD card slot. Additionally, the device includes trigger locks for hair triggers, a feature that's particularly useful for competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

Both configurations come with more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, theoretically enabling them to run recent games that the Deck struggles with, such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Star Wars Outlaws, Dragon's Dogma 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds.

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS

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It's important to note that these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models are distinct from the Windows 11-based Legion Go S released earlier this year. For insights on why you might want to steer clear of that 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, which means you'll soon be able to install SteamOS on a variety of handheld gaming PCs. This development could coincide with the launch of these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models. If you're seeking a device more powerful than the Steam Deck to run SteamOS, the Lenovo Legion Go S should be at the top of your list.