Lenovo's Legion Go S: The First Third-Party SteamOS Handheld
Lenovo has unveiled the Legion Go S, a groundbreaking handheld gaming PC, marking the first third-party device to ship with Valve's SteamOS. This collaboration expands SteamOS beyond its original home on the Steam Deck, offering consumers a new choice in the burgeoning handheld gaming market.
The Legion Go S, launching in May 2025 for $499, boasts a 16GB RAM / 512GB storage configuration. This SteamOS version provides a smooth, console-like experience, leveraging the advantages of a Linux-based OS optimized for portable gaming, unlike the Windows-based alternatives. Valve assures full feature parity with the Steam Deck, guaranteeing identical software updates (excluding hardware-specific adjustments).
For those preferring Windows, Lenovo also offers a Windows 11 version of the Legion Go S, launching in January 2025. This variant comes in two configurations: 16GB RAM / 1TB storage ($599) and 32GB RAM / 1TB storage ($729).
While the flagship Legion Go 2 currently lacks a SteamOS option, Lenovo remains open to future possibilities depending on the Legion Go S's market reception. This partnership signifies a significant step for Valve, who has been actively working to expand SteamOS compatibility. A public beta of SteamOS will be released in the coming months, allowing owners of other handheld gaming PCs to experience this optimized operating system. Currently, Lenovo holds the exclusive license for a SteamOS-powered handheld, but the future may see more manufacturers joining this initiative.
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