Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Version Now Available for Preorder

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 device marks a significant milestone as the first non-Valve product to ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system powering the Steam Deck. The SteamOS-based Legion Go S will hit the market on May 25, starting at an attractive price of $549.99. Let's take a closer look at what this means for gamers.

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 RAM, and a 512GB SSD is available for $549.99 at Best Buy.Out May 25### Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme)

For those seeking more power, another model with a 120Hz display features an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, priced at $749.99 at Best Buy.

The SteamOS-powered Legion Go S comes in two configurations to cater to different needs. The first model, 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, more robust option, features the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, and is available for $749.99.

Both models offer a 120Hz gaming handheld experience with two USB-C ports, allowing for easy storage expansion via microSD cards. They also include trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing gameplay in competitive shooters such as Marvel Rivals.

With processors more powerful than those in the Steam Deck, the Legion Go S is designed to handle recent games that might be challenging for the Deck, 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

12 ImagesIt's important to note that these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models differ from the earlier Windows 11-based Legion Go S, which you can read about in 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. However, if you're specifically looking for devices more powerful than the Steam Deck to run SteamOS, the Lenovo Legion Go S models stand out as top contenders.