Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Version Now Available for Preorder

Big news for fans of handheld PC gaming: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This portable gaming device is the first non-Valve product to ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. The SteamOS-based Legion Go S is set to launch on May 25, with prices starting at $549.99. Let's explore the details.

Preorder Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS

Out May 25

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

• 120Hz gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 16GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
• $549.99 at Best Buy

Out May 25

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

• 120Hz gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
• $749.99 at Best Buy

The SteamOS-powered Legion Go S comes in two configurations. The first 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, slightly more powerful model, includes an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, and is priced at $749.99.

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

Both configurations boast more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, suggesting they should be capable of running newer 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

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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 insights on why you might prefer the SteamOS version, 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 soon. This means you'll soon be able to install SteamOS on various handheld gaming PCs, potentially around the launch of these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models. If you're seeking a device more powerful than the Steam Deck to run SteamOS, the Lenovo Legion Go S should be at the top of your list.