Here's big news for anyone interested in handheld PC gaming: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This portable gaming machine marks the first time a company other than Valve has shipped a device with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. The SteamOS-based Legion Go S will be available starting May 25, with prices beginning at $549.99. Let's delve into the specifics.
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 model includes the more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, priced at $749.99.
Regardless of the model you choose, you'll benefit from a 120Hz gaming handheld with two USB-C ports. Storage can be expanded effortlessly with a microSD card. Additionally, the device features trigger locks for hair triggers, enhancing your experience in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.
Both configurations boast more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, suggesting they could handle recent games that the Deck struggles with, 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 crucial to note that these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models differ from the Windows 11-based Legion Go S released earlier this year. For insights into why you might want to avoid the Windows version, 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, suggesting that soon you'll be able to install SteamOS on virtually any handheld gaming PC. This development could coincide with the launch of these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models. If you're seeking devices more powerful than the Steam Deck to run SteamOS, these should be at the top of your list.
