Lenovo Legion Go S pre-orders just went live at Best Buy, and you can now reserve the Windows 11 version for $729. There's no sign of the SteamOS model yet, which just so happens to the the handheld I'm most hyped for so far. However, if you'd rather embrace the versatility of Microsoft's PC operating system, this is the version for you.

SteamOS is slowly becoming an alternative to Windows for handheld gaming devices. After launching the Steam Deck with SteamOS, its own operating system,

The Lenovo Legion Go S with Windows or SteamOS also joins a prototype for the Lenovo Go 2, now with controllers you can comfortably hold.

We’ve seen a lot of handheld gaming PCs emerge since the smashing debut of the Steam Deck, which more or less reinvented the form factor. But all of the existing designs from major brands have used Windows as their operating system.

Lenovo's Ben Green recently answered a bunch of questions about the 2025 Legion Go 2 and Legion Go S, and shared some lesser-known details along the way.

The advent of handheld PC gaming has been a boon for players, with Valve’s Steam Deck leading the charge and remaining one of the best user-friendly options for getting into the format. The Steam Deck itself remains one of the better handheld devices players can buy,

Lenovo's brand new Legion Go S gaming handheld is now available to preorder at Best Buy for $729.99. It releases on February 14.