Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS Preorder Now Open

Exciting news for handheld PC gaming enthusiasts: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This device marks the first time a company other than Valve has shipped a handheld gaming PC with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. The SteamOS-based Lenovo Legion Go S will hit the market on May 25, starting 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)

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

$549.99 at Best Buy

Out May 25

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

The higher-end option comes with a 120Hz gaming handheld equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. This model is priced at $749.99.

$749.99 at Best Buy

The SteamOS-powered Lenovo Legion Go S is available in two configurations. The first, with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, is priced at $549.99. The second, featuring the more powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, costs $749.99. Both models come with a 120Hz display and two USB-C ports, and you can easily expand storage using a microSD card. They also feature trigger locks for hair triggers, a valuable feature for competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

These configurations boast more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, suggesting they can handle newer 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 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 insight into why you might prefer the SteamOS model, 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 also announced plans to make SteamOS available for other non-Steam Deck handhelds. This means you'll soon be able to install SteamOS on various handheld gaming PCs, potentially coinciding with the launch of these SteamOS-based Lenovo Legion Go S models. If you're seeking a device more powerful than the Steam Deck to run SteamOS, these options should be at the top of your list.