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Black Friday may be stretching into a full shopping season, but not every deal is worth your time. This one is. The SteamOS gaming handheld has just hit its lowest price ever of $449.99 (31% discount; $200 off), and savvy gamers know these drops don’t stick around once holiday demand spikes.
Update 11 AM ET Nov 25: This deal is still active at Best Buy, though we have seen local stock run out in some locations.
The $200 discount on the Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) brings the gaming handheld to the lowest price we've seen. The model that's on sale is powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor, has 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, and runs SteamOS.
Due to the uncertain nature of tech prices in 2025, the Black Friday deal on the Legion Go S (SteamOS) may not seem as substantial as similar deals in previous years. The Legion Go S (SteamOS) with a Z2 Go was supposed to cost $499.99 at launch. But Lenovo raised the price of the console.
This is the most affordable Legion Go S (compared to the more expensive SteamOS configuration or the Windows versions), making it a great choice for entry-level gaming.
The Z2 Go inside can handle 2D platformers and less graphically demanding games well, but it shouldn't be expected to handle the latest AAA games like its more expensive counterparts do.
SteamOS makes the Legion Go S feel more like a console due to its clean user interface. In contrast, Windows can feel clunky on a device of this size, though Microsoft is working on that with the Xbox Full Screen Experience.
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Normally, the price of the Legion Go S (SteamOS) is a drawback when compared to some rivals that also run SteamOS, but the $200 discount on the gaming handheld reduces that gap significantly.
Handheld gaming PCs are great for playing games on the go, but they're also a comfortable way to play your favorite games while sitting on the sofa or lying in bed. With retailers kicking off Black Friday early, you don't need to wait to grab the Legion Go S (SteamOS) at a discount.
Gaming handheld FAQ
Does the Legion Go S run Windows?
Yes, but it depends on the version you get, since there is both a SteamOS version and a Windows version of this handheld. The one highlighted here runs SteamOS (which many of us prefer).
How powerful is Legion Go S (Z2 Go)?
The Legion Go S with a Z2 Go processor is good for 2D platformers and less graphically demanding games, but it will not handle the latest AAA titles as well as more expensive hardware.
It is more powerful than Valve's Steam Deck OLED, often adding ~20 FPS in many games, by comparison.
The Lenovo Legion Go S with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor is also on sale right now. Its $250 discount drops that model to $649.99.
Does Best Buy offer price match?
Yes! Best Buy offers a holiday price match guarantee. Most items purchased through Best Buy between October 31, 2025 and December 31, 2025 are covered by the guarantee. The retailer will also price match items bought within that window until January 15, 2026.
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