The SteamOS Version of the Lenovo Legion Go S Is Up for Preorder

Exciting news for handheld PC gaming fans: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This device marks the first time a company other than Valve has produced a handheld gaming machine that runs on SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system powering the Steam Deck. The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS will hit the shelves on May 25, with prices starting at $549.99. Let's delve into the specifics.

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 comes in two configurations. The first model 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 model boasts a slightly more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, priced at $749.99.

Both models offer a 120Hz gaming handheld experience and include two USB-C ports. You can easily expand the storage using a microSD card. They also feature trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing gameplay in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

With more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, these devices should be capable of running recent games that are challenging for the Deck, 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 earlier Windows 11-based Legion Go S. For more information on why you might want to steer clear of the Windows model, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review. If you're still interested in the Windows version, it's available at Best Buy for $729.99.

Valve has announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds soon. This means you'll soon be able to install SteamOS on a wide range of handheld gaming PCs, possibly coinciding with the launch of these Lenovo Legion Go S models. If you're looking for devices that are more powerful than the Steam Deck and run SteamOS, these models should be at the top of your list.