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

Exciting news for handheld PC gaming enthusiasts: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This marks the first time a company other than Valve has released a device with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system powering the Steam Deck. Set to launch on May 25, the SteamOS-based Legion Go S starts 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 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 a more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Available for $749.99 at Best Buy.

The SteamOS-powered Legion Go S comes in two configurations. The first model, priced at $549.99, includes an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD—matching the price of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck. The second option, at $749.99, boasts a slightly more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Regardless of which model you select, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld with two USB-C ports. Storage can be expanded effortlessly with a microSD card slot, and the device features trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing your experience in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

Both configurations come with processors more powerful than the Steam Deck, potentially allowing them to run recent 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 not to confuse these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models with the earlier Windows 11-based Legion Go S released earlier this year. For more insights, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review to understand why you might want to avoid that model. If you're still interested, 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 be able to install SteamOS on various handheld gaming PCs. With the launch of the SteamOS-based Legion Go S models, these devices are poised to be among the top choices for those seeking more powerful hardware to run SteamOS.