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 innovative device marks the first time a company other than Valve has released a handheld gaming machine with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. The SteamOS-based Lenovo Legion Go S is set to launch on May 25, with prices starting at $549.99. Let’s explore what this new gadget brings to the table.

Preorder Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS

Out May 25

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

This model features a 120Hz gaming handheld equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Priced at $549.99, it matches the cost of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck.

Out May 25

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

For those seeking more power, this version comes with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It is priced at $749.99.

Both configurations of the Lenovo Legion Go S offer a 120Hz gaming handheld experience with two USB-C ports, allowing for easy storage expansion via a microSD card. Additionally, these models feature trigger locks for hair triggers, which can significantly enhance gameplay, especially in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

With more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, the Legion Go S should be capable of running recent titles that are beyond the capabilities of the Steam Deck, including games like 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 models differ from the earlier released Windows 11-based Lenovo Legion Go S. For insights into why you might want to avoid the Windows version, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review. If you're still interested in the Windows model, it's available at Best Buy for $729.99.

Valve has also announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds. This means you'll soon have the option to install SteamOS on a variety of handheld gaming PCs, possibly coinciding with the launch of these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models. If you're looking for devices more powerful than the Steam Deck that run SteamOS, the Lenovo Legion Go S models are definitely among the top contenders.