Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Version Now Available for Preorder

Big news for handheld PC gaming enthusiasts: 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 non-Valve device to ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system powering 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 this new gaming handheld offers.

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.

$549.99 at Best Buy

Out May 25

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

For those seeking more power, this version includes an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's priced at $749.99.

$749.99 at Best Buy

The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS comes in two configurations. The first, with the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, is priced at $549.99. The second, more powerful model features an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, and costs $749.99. Both models offer a 120Hz gaming experience and include two USB-C ports. Storage can be expanded with a microSD card, and the devices feature trigger locks for hair triggers, ideal for competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

With more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, the Legion Go S should be capable of running newer games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Star Wars Outlaws, Dragon's Dogma 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds, which might be out of reach for the Steam Deck.

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS

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These SteamOS-based Legion Go S models should not be confused with the earlier Windows 11-based Legion Go S. For insights on 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 announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds soon, potentially around the launch of these Legion Go S models. This means you'll soon have the option to install SteamOS on a variety of handheld gaming PCs. If you're looking for a device more powerful than the Steam Deck to run SteamOS, the Lenovo Legion Go S should be at the top of your list.