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 the first time a device other than Valve's Steam Deck has been released with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system designed for seamless gaming. The Legion Go S with SteamOS will hit the market on May 25, starting at a competitive 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)
A 120Hz gaming handheld powered by the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, available for $549.99 at Best Buy.
Out May 25
Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme)
A 120Hz gaming handheld equipped with the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, priced at $749.99 at Best Buy.
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS comes in two configurations to suit different needs and budgets. The entry-level 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 higher-end version boasts the more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, costing $749.99.
Regardless of which model you select, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld with two USB-C ports. The device also supports storage expansion via microSD card and includes trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing your experience in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.
Both configurations of the Legion Go S are equipped with more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, suggesting they should be capable of running recent games that might be 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 released Windows 11-based Legion Go S. For insights on why you might prefer the SteamOS version, 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 also announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds, meaning you'll soon have the option to install SteamOS on a wide range of handheld gaming PCs. This development is set to coincide with the launch of the SteamOS-based Legion Go S models. If you're eager to experience SteamOS on a device that surpasses the Steam Deck in performance, the Legion Go S should be at the top of your list.
