Valve is preparing to roll out SteamOS to third-party devices. First, Lenovo Legion Go S will be released with this operating system.
Valve, with a move that will shake the gaming world SteamOS It opens the operating system to third-party portable devices. First, Lenovo’s Legion Go S model will be available in May 2025 with this customized Linux-based operating system. SteamOS, known for its Steam Deck, now aims to reach a wider user base.
Advantages of SteamOS
SteamOS was specifically designed to improve the gaming experience on portable devices. This operating system, which consumes less resources and offers a control-based interface compared to Windows, aims to increase performance, especially on portable devices. Lenovo Legion Go S will offer a smoother gaming experience by taking advantage of these optimizations offered by SteamOS.
Valve announced that the beta version of SteamOS will be available for download for other devices between March and May 2025, before the Legion Go S is released. Users will be able to experience the software updates and shader support used in Steam Deck on these devices.
Lenovo’s new model, Legion Go S, offers a more affordable price compared to the Windows version with SteamOS. While the model with Windows 11 operating system starts at $ 729, the version with SteamOS will be sold for only $ 499. This is due to the lack of Windows licensing costs.
Equipped with the Ryzen Z2 Go processor, Legion Go S offers a satisfactory option in terms of performance. However, this model has minor restrictions on some features such as screen size, resolution and refresh rate. For those looking for a more powerful option, Lenovo plans to introduce the Legion Go 2 model later in the year.