Exciting news for handheld PC gaming enthusiasts: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This groundbreaking device marks the first time a company other than Valve has produced a gaming handheld running SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system famously used by the Steam Deck. Set to launch on May 25, the Legion Go S starts at an accessible price of $549.99. Let's explore what this new portable gaming machine has to offer.
Preorder Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS
Out May 25
Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (AMD Ryzen Z2 Go)
0120Hz 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)
0120Hz gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
$749.99 at Best Buy
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS comes in two configurations. The first 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. The second, more powerful option includes the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, available for $749.99.
Regardless of which model you select, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld equipped with two USB-C ports. Storage can be easily expanded with a microSD card, and the device features trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing your experience in competitive shooters such as Marvel Rivals.
Both configurations boast chips more potent than those in the Steam Deck, theoretically enabling them to run newer 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 distinguish these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models from the earlier Windows 11-based Legion Go S. For more insights, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review, which explains why the Windows version might not be the best choice for you (though it's still available at Best Buy for $729.99).
Valve has announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds soon, meaning you'll be able to install SteamOS on virtually any handheld gaming PC of your choice. This announcement aligns closely 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 high on your list.
