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 portable gaming device marks the first time a company other than Valve has shipped a product with SteamOS, the Linux-based operating system that powers the Steam Deck. The SteamOS-based 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)

• 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, more powerful option includes an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip, 32GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, available for $749.99.

Regardless of which model you choose, you'll enjoy a 120Hz gaming handheld equipped 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 gameplay in competitive shooters like Marvel Rivals.

Both configurations boast more powerful chips than the Steam Deck, suggesting they should be capable of running 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 important to note that these SteamOS-based Legion Go S models are distinct from the earlier Windows 11-based Legion Go S released this year. For insights into why you might want to steer clear of 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 soon. This means you'll soon be able to install SteamOS on virtually any handheld gaming PC you prefer, potentially coinciding 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, the Legion Go S should be at the top of your list.