Exciting news for handheld PC gaming enthusiasts: the Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS is now available for preorder at Best Buy. This portable gaming machine marks a significant milestone as the first non-Valve device to ship with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system renowned for powering the Steam Deck. Set to launch on May 25, the SteamOS-based Legion Go S starts 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 Lenovo Legion Go S comes in two configurations to cater to 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, which matches the price of the 512GB OLED Steam Deck. The second, more powerful option includes an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, 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 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 should handle recent games that the Deck might struggle 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 differentiate these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models from the earlier released Windows 11-based Legion Go S. For insights into why you might want to steer clear of the Windows 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 have the option to install SteamOS on a wide range of handheld gaming PCs. With the launch of these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models on the horizon, they are poised to be among the top choices for those seeking to run SteamOS on devices more powerful than the Steam Deck.