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 marks the first time a device other than Valve's Steam Deck will ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system tailored for gaming. The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is set to hit the market on May 25, starting at an attractive price of $549.99. Let's explore what this new gaming handheld has to 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, equipped with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. It is priced at $549.99 at Best Buy, matching the cost of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck.

Out May 25

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

The higher-end variant comes with a 120Hz gaming handheld powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. This configuration is available for $749.99 at Best Buy.

The SteamOS-powered Lenovo Legion Go S offers two distinct configurations. The first is equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, priced at $549.99. The second, more powerful option features an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, available for $749.99.

Regardless of the model you choose, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld with two USB-C ports. Storage expansion is straightforward with a microSD card slot. Additionally, the device includes trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing your gameplay experience in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

Both configurations boast more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, suggesting they should be capable of running newer, more demanding games 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 to note that these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models differ from the earlier released Windows 11-based Legion Go S. 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. This means you'll soon have the option to install SteamOS on various handheld gaming PCs. With the launch of the SteamOS-based Legion Go S models, these devices stand out as top choices for those seeking more powerful alternatives to the Steam Deck.