Exciting 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 device, other than Valve's own, to ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. The SteamOS-based Legion Go S will hit the market on May 25, with prices starting 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)
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, more powerful option includes an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, and is available for $749.99.
Regardless of which model you select, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld equipped with two USB-C ports. Storage can be expanded effortlessly with a microSD card. Additionally, the device features trigger locks that enable hair triggers, perfect for competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.
Both configurations boast more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, suggesting they can handle recent games that may be challenging for the Deck. These include 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 earlier released Windows 11-based Legion Go S. For insights on why you might want to steer clear of the Windows version, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review. If you're still interested, it's available at Best Buy for $729.99.
Valve has announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds soon. This means you'll have the option to install SteamOS on a variety of handheld gaming PCs in the near future, potentially coinciding with the launch of these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models. If you're aiming to run SteamOS on devices that outperform the Steam Deck, the Lenovo Legion Go S should be at the top of your list.
