SteamOS news + the new Lenovo Legion Go S
Lenovo is announcing the Lenovo Legion Go S (8”, 1), and Valve are pleased to share that it is powered by Valve’s SteamOS, an operating system we built for a console-like user experience optimized for gaming.
The Lenovo Legion Go S (8”, 1) – Powered by SteamOS is the world’s first officially licensed handheld powered by SteamOS, and will soon ship with certain Legion Go S models as well. It’s the same operating system we run on Steam Deck, and we’re working on future SteamOS support for more devices across other third-party platforms as well.
More frequently-asked questions:
What is SteamOS?
- SteamOS is an operating system built by Valve. It features a console-like user experience, optimized for gaming, and plays tens of thousands of games on Steam. SteamOS currently officially ships on Steam Deck and will soon ship with certain Legion Go S models. Valve is working on SteamOS support for more devices in the future.
What are the key benefits of SteamOS?
- SteamOS is optimized for gaming and provides a console-like experience that’s meant to be used with a controller. It offers features like quick suspend / resume to get you quickly in and out of games, and offers seamless system and game updates.
What is the user experience of SteamOS?
- SteamOS puts the player directly into Steam, with access to the full Steam ecosystem – your Steam Library, Steam Cloud, Steam Chat, Steam Game Recording, and more. The user interface is optimized for controller use and it’s easy to install and play Steam games. Best of all, users don’t have to worry about driver updates and hardware tweaks – all of this is handled seamlessly through built in system updates.
Can this run every game on Steam?
- SteamOS is Linux based, and the vast majority of the Steam library runs on SteamOS, thanks to the Proton compatibility layer Valve ships. This allows developers to ship games for Windows without worrying about porting to Linux, and games will seamlessly work on SteamOS. When a game doesn’t run well on SteamOS, we call it out with our Verified program so customers know what will and won’t work well.
Is this the same operating system that is on Steam Deck?
- Yes, it’s the same operating system that Steam Deck runs.
Is a user locked into playing only Steam games?
- No, if players wish to they can go to desktop mode and install other game launchers and software if they wish.
About the Author
Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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