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 marks the first time a device other than Valve's Steam Deck will ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system designed for gaming. The Legion Go S with SteamOS is set to launch on May 25, with prices starting at $549.99. Let's take a closer look at what this exciting new device has to offer.

Preorder Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS

Out May 25

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

A 120Hz gaming handheld powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, featuring 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.
$549.99 at Best Buy

Out May 25

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

A 120Hz gaming handheld equipped with the more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of 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, matching the cost of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck. The second model boasts a slightly more powerful 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 experience with two USB-C ports. Storage can be expanded easily with a microSD card, and the device includes trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing gameplay in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

Both configurations feature more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, theoretically enabling them to handle recent games that may be too demanding 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

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It's important to note that these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models are distinct from the Windows 11-based Legion Go S released earlier this year. For more insights, check out our Lenovo Legion Go S review, which explains why you might want to steer clear of the Windows model (though it's still available at Best Buy for $729.99).

Valve has also announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds soon, potentially around the launch of these Legion Go S models. If you're eager to experience SteamOS on devices more powerful than the Steam Deck, the Lenovo Legion Go S should be at the top of your list.