Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Version Now Available for Preorder

Exciting news for fans of handheld PC gaming: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This marks a significant milestone as it's the first device, aside from Valve's own, to ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. Scheduled for release on May 25, the Legion Go S with SteamOS starts at an attractive price of $549.99. Let's delve into what makes this portable gaming machine a game-changer.

Preorder Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS

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

0120Hz gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
$549.99 at Best Buy

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

0120Hz gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
$749.99 at Best Buy

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

Regardless of which model you choose, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld with two USB-C ports. Storage can be expanded easily with a microSD card slot, and the device includes trigger locks for hair triggers, perfect for competitive shooters such as Marvel Rivals.

Both configurations of the Legion Go S come equipped with more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, suggesting they can handle recent games that might be challenging for the Deck. Titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Star Wars Outlaws, Dragon's Dogma 2, and Monster Hunter Wilds should be within reach.

Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS

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It's crucial 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 the Windows version might not meet your expectations, 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, hinting at future possibilities for gamers to install SteamOS on various handheld gaming PCs. With the launch of these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models, users looking for devices that outperform the Steam Deck have a compelling option at their fingertips.