From today onwards, it is possible to reserve the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS version via Best Buy at a price of $549.99. However, before you quickly make your purchase with your saved money, here’s what we currently know about it and why I feel cautiously optimistic regarding this new gaming handheld device.
This year, the Lenovo Legion Go S running Windows 11 was introduced, but it didn’t create a strong impact or particularly capture our attention. Yet, the SteamOS version might be the one to change perceptions and pique interest in other handheld devices, even beyond my favorite, the Steam Deck.
Legion Go S now available in all configurations
Compared to its Windows 11 counterpart, the Lenovo Legion Go S equipped with Steam OS is noticeably more affordable, priced at just $549.99 on Best Buy.
At present, you can buy the Lenovo Legion Go S pre-installed with Windows 11 for $729.99 at Best Buy. Yet, it’s worth noting that this model is comparably priced to the original Lenovo Legon Go and ASUS Rog Ally X, which are gaming handhelds boasting greater power.
I actually care about another handheld for the first time
I’m really fond of my Steam Deck, but I haven’t found any other Windows-based handheld gaming devices that have caught my attention yet. The operating system on the Steam Deck, known as SteamOS, is specifically designed for gaming and suits me perfectly because it’s user-friendly, dependable, and lets me jump straight into games without having to fiddle with settings.
I’ve seen some of my friends give up on their Steam Decks in favor of other devices, only to regret it later. Our managing editor, Richard Devine, returned to Valve after a difficult experience with the ASUS ROG Ally. The ease of use and smooth gaming experience that SteamOS provides is often overlooked until you’ve spent hours trying to troubleshoot on a Windows-based device.
In the future, all gaming handhelds might be like the Steam Deck. With SteamOS now officially supported on devices other than the Steam Deck, Lenovo is the first major manufacturer to demonstrate what can be accomplished beyond Valve’s hardware.
However, the Steam Deck isn’t flawless. It’s bulky, uncomfortable for extended periods (unless a nursing pillow is used), and has trouble running many newer or unoptimized games.
Even though I dream of a true Xbox handheld someday, I would be content with something more ergonomic, with better battery life, and the ability to play a wider variety of games. The Lenovo Legion Go S with SteamOS seems to meet these requirements, and its price point feels reasonable given its features. It appears on paper to fill the gap between my Steam Deck and my preferred (albeit cloud-only) handheld, the Logitech G Cloud.
I’m eagerly awaiting reviews before making a decision, but this is the first time I’ve felt genuinely optimistic about a competitor to the Steam Deck from a trustworthy brand. We already have numerous think pieces comparing the Lenovo Legion Go S and the Steam Deck based on paper specifications, but I’m ready for real-world comparisons.
While the Windows-based Legion Go S didn’t impress us in our initial review, we noted that SteamOS could be its salvation. With this new version, Lenovo might have finally created a handheld worth my purchase.
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2025-03-20 15:09