Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Version Now Available 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 portable gaming device marks a significant milestone as the first non-Valve product to ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system also used by the Steam Deck. The SteamOS-powered Legion Go S will hit the market 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)

0120Hz gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
$549.99 at Best Buy

Out May 25

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

0120Hz gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
$749.99 at Best Buy

The SteamOS-powered Legion Go S comes in two configurations. The first 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 second model is equipped with the more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, priced at $749.99.

Regardless of which model you opt for, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld complete with two USB-C ports. Storage can be expanded effortlessly using a microSD card. Additionally, these devices come with trigger locks for hair triggers, a feature that's particularly useful in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

Both configurations boast more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, promising the potential to run recent games that may be too demanding for the Deck. This includes titles 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 not to confuse these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models with the Windows 11-based Legion Go S released earlier this year. For insights on why you might want to steer clear of the latter, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review. If you're still interested, the Windows model is available at Best Buy for $729.99.

Valve has also announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds, which means you'll soon be able to install SteamOS on a wide range of handheld gaming PCs. This development coincides with the launch of the SteamOS-based Legion Go S models. If you're seeking a device that's more powerful than the Steam Deck and runs SteamOS, the Lenovo Legion Go S should be at the top of your list.