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 a significant milestone as it's the first device from a manufacturer other than Valve to come equipped with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. The SteamOS-based Lenovo Legion Go S will hit the shelves on May 25, with prices starting at $549.99. Let's take a closer look at what's on offer.
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 powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. It's priced at $549.99, matching the cost of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck.
Out May 25
Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme)
For those seeking a bit more power, this version comes with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's available for $749.99.
Both configurations of the SteamOS-powered Lenovo Legion Go S offer a 120Hz gaming handheld experience with two USB-C ports. You can expand the storage with a microSD card and benefit from trigger locks that enable hair triggers, perfect for competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.
Compared to the Steam Deck, these models boast more powerful chips, potentially allowing them to run recent games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Star Wars Outlaws, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds, which might be challenging for the Steam Deck.
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 want to steer clear of 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 soon. This means you'll soon be able to install SteamOS on virtually any handheld gaming PC you prefer, potentially coinciding with the launch of these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models. If you're after devices more powerful than the Steam Deck to run SteamOS, these new Lenovo offerings should be high on your list.
