Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Preorder Now Available

Exciting news for handheld PC gaming enthusiasts: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This portable gaming device marks the first time a company other than Valve has shipped a product with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. The SteamOS-based Legion Go S will hit the market on May 25, with prices starting at $549.99. Let's explore what this new gaming handheld has to offer.

Preorder Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS

Out May 25

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

120Hz gaming handheld equipped with 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)

120Hz gaming handheld featuring the more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Priced at $749.99 at Best Buy.

The SteamOS-powered Lenovo Legion Go S comes in two configurations to suit different needs. The first model includes 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 robust model features the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, available for $749.99.

Both models boast a 120Hz display and come equipped with two USB-C ports, allowing for easy storage expansion via a microSD card. Additionally, they include trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing your gameplay in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

These configurations offer more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, theoretically enabling them to run 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 Windows 11-based Legion Go S released earlier this year. For insights into 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 announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds, suggesting that soon, you'll be able to install SteamOS on various 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.