Lenovo has announced that the Steam OS version of the Legion Go S won’t be available for a while. The company hasn’t given many details yet, but during last month’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), it mentioned that the Linux-based version of their new gaming handheld will not be ready for sale until sometime in May.
Windows Version Availability
In contrast, the Windows version has been available for pre-order worldwide for nearly a month now, featuring the same hardware as the SteamOS version. Bazzite, a well-known alternative to SteamOS, supports Lenovo’s newest gaming handheld. YouTuber ETA Prime recently tested it in a new video, showcasing its capabilities.
Performance and Pricing
According to Bazzite’s installation page, the Legion Go S operates on the same version of Bazzite as the current Legion Go (priced at $549.99 on Amazon). This means it already offers full TDP control and RGB settings. ETA Prime noticed significant performance improvements when using Bazzite on the Legion Go S compared to the standard Windows 11 setup.
Moreover, the Legion Go S is reported to deliver a more seamless gaming experience than the Steam Deck OLED, thanks to its advanced AMD Ryzen Z2 APU and the option for 32 GB of RAM. However, the price of $729.99 for the Legion Go S (Windows) in the US makes it a pricey choice for a Bazzite handheld, especially when the SteamOS version will be available in a few months for $499.99 with nearly identical specs.
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