The SteamOS Version of the Lenovo Legion Go S Is Up for Preorder

Exciting news for handheld PC gaming enthusiasts: Lenovo has introduced the Legion Go S with SteamOS, 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 known for its gaming capabilities. The Legion Go S with SteamOS is set to launch on May 25, with prices starting at $549.99. Let's explore the details further.

Preorder Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS

Out May 25

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (AMD Ryzen Z2 Go)

A 120Hz gaming handheld equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Priced at $549.99 at Best Buy.

Out May 25

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

A 120Hz gaming handheld featuring the more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Priced at $749.99 at Best Buy.

The Legion Go S with SteamOS comes in two configurations to suit different needs and budgets. The first model, powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, includes 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, priced at $549.99, matching the cost of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck. The second, more advanced model features an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, available for $749.99.

Both versions offer a 120Hz gaming experience and come equipped with two USB-C ports, allowing for easy storage expansion via a microSD card. Additionally, they include trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing performance in competitive games like Marvel Rivals.

These models boast more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, potentially enabling them to run newer, 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 distinguish these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models from the earlier Windows 11-based Legion Go S released this year. For insights into 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, paving the way for you to install SteamOS on various handheld gaming PCs in the near future, possibly coinciding with the launch of these Legion Go S models. If you're seeking devices more powerful than the Steam Deck to run SteamOS, the Legion Go S should be high on your list.