Exciting news for fans of handheld PC gaming: the Lenovo Legion Go S, featuring SteamOS, is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This marks a significant milestone as it's the first device from a manufacturer other than Valve to come equipped with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. Set to launch on May 25, the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS starts 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)
Featuring a 120Hz display, the Lenovo Legion Go S with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD is priced at $549.99. Available at Best Buy, this model offers a compelling entry point into high-performance handheld gaming.
Out May 25
Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme)
The higher-end model comes with a 120Hz display, the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, priced at $749.99. This version is also available at Best Buy, catering to gamers seeking top-tier performance.
The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is available in two configurations. The first, equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, is priced at $549.99, matching the cost of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck. The second configuration features the more potent AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, priced at $749.99.
Both models offer a 120Hz gaming handheld experience and come with two USB-C ports. Storage can be expanded effortlessly using a microSD card, and the devices include trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing your gameplay in competitive shooters such as Marvel Rivals.
Equipped with more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, the Lenovo Legion Go S should theoretically handle recent titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Star Wars Outlaws, Dragon’s Dogma 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds, which might be challenging for the Steam Deck.
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 model, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review. If you're still interested in the Windows version, it's available at Best Buy for $729.99.
Valve has announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds, suggesting that soon you'll be able to install SteamOS on a variety of handheld gaming PCs. This development could coincide with the launch of the SteamOS-based Lenovo Legion Go S models. 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.
