Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Version Now Available for Preorder

Exciting news for fans of handheld PC gaming: the Lenovo Legion Go S, equipped with SteamOS, is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This groundbreaking device marks the first time a company other than Valve has shipped a product with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system found on the Steam Deck. Set to launch on May 25, the 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)

This model features a 120Hz gaming display powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Priced at $549.99, it matches the cost of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck.

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

For those seeking a bit more power, this configuration comes with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's priced at $749.99, offering enhanced performance for a higher investment.

Both models of the SteamOS-powered Legion Go S come equipped with a 120Hz gaming display and two USB-C ports, making them highly versatile. You can expand storage using a microSD card and benefit from trigger locks that enable hair triggers—perfect for competitive gaming, such as in titles like Marvel Rivals.

With more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, the Legion Go S should be capable of running some of the latest games that are challenging for the Deck, including 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

It's important not to confuse these SteamOS-based models with the earlier Windows 11-based Legion Go S. If you're curious about the differences, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review. The Windows 11 model is available at Best Buy for $729.99, but if you're after the SteamOS experience, these new models are the way to go.

Valve has announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds in the near future. This means you'll soon have the option to install SteamOS on various handheld gaming PCs. However, if you're looking for devices that are more powerful than the Steam Deck and already come with SteamOS, the Lenovo Legion Go S models are prime contenders.