Here's big news for handheld PC gaming enthusiasts: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This portable gaming machine marks the first time a company other than Valve has released a device with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers 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)
- 120Hz 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)
- 120Hz 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, which matches the cost of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck. The second, more powerful option includes the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, and is priced at $749.99.
Regardless of the model you choose, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld equipped with two USB-C ports. Storage can be expanded effortlessly with a microSD card. Additionally, these devices come with trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing your performance in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.
Both configurations boast chips more powerful than those in the Steam Deck, theoretically allowing them to handle 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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These SteamOS-based Legion Go S models should not be confused with the earlier Windows 11-based Legion Go S released this year. For more insights, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review to understand why you might want to steer clear of that model (though it's still available at Best Buy for $729.99 if you're interested).
Valve has also announced that SteamOS will soon be available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds. This means you'll soon have the option to install SteamOS on virtually any handheld gaming PC you prefer, potentially around the same time these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models launch. If you're looking for devices more powerful than the Steam Deck to run SteamOS, these models should be at the top of your list.
