Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The SteamOS version of the Lenovo Legion Go S is right around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited. And when Lenovo asked if I wanted to take a look at the Windows variant, I straight up told them “only if I can install Bazzite on it.” They were cool with whatever I wanted to do, so that’s what this video is all about. Read my full review of the Legion Go S here: blog.gardinerbryant.com/hands-on-with-the-lenovo-legion-go-s
What you'll need:
❯ A USB C hub: amzn.to/3H2OcLr *affiliate link
❯ A USB flash drive 10+ GB: amzn.to/4mcu75E *affiliate link
❯ A USB keyboard: amzn.to/4iXWWjg *affiliate link
*Links & Resources*
❯ balenaEtcher: etcher.balena.io
❯ Bazzite: bazzite.gg
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Services I Recommend:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Pass: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton VPN: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Blog: blog.gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ ▶️ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ Patreon: patreon.com/thelinuxgamer
❯ Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ Become a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
*Chapters*
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Create Installation Media
02:25 Start the Bazzite installer
03:13 Bazzite installer guide
03:29 Bazzite partition configuration
04:15 Additional Bazzite configuration
05:12 Bazzite Secureboot config
05:43 Get started with Bazzite
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
The SteamOS version of the Lenovo Legion Go S is right around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited. And when Lenovo asked if I wanted to take a look at the Windows variant, I straight up told them “only if I can install Bazzite on it.” They were cool with whatever I wanted to do, so that’s what this video is all about. Read my full review of the Legion Go S here: blog.gardinerbryant.com/hands-on-with-the-lenovo-legion-go-s
What you'll need:
❯ A USB C hub: amzn.to/3H2OcLr *affiliate link
❯ A USB flash drive 10+ GB: amzn.to/4mcu75E *affiliate link
❯ A USB keyboard: amzn.to/4iXWWjg *affiliate link
*Links & Resources*
❯ balenaEtcher: etcher.balena.io
❯ Bazzite: bazzite.gg
*My Game*
❯ Get the source code: github.com/heavyelementinc/dudelings-foss
❯ Dudelings on Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/9LWQeW
❯ Dudelings: Arcade Sportsball: store.steampowered.com/bundle/41202/Dudelings_Arcade_Sportsball_Deluxe_Edition/?utm_source=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Google Play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.heavyelement.dudelings&pcampaignid=yt-every-video
❯ Dudelings on Itch.io: heavy-element.itch.io/dudelings
*Affiliate links*
Services I Recommend:
❯ Proton Drive: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=43&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Pass: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=38&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton VPN: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=10074
❯ Proton Mail: go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=7&aff_id=10074
Best Steam Deck Accessories:
❯ SanDisk 1 TB card: amzn.to/3z8mMfH
❯ Steam Deck Dock: amzn.to/3PDjgkt
❯ Steam Deck accessories: amzn.to/4c2XKkM
❯ DualSense: amzn.to/3WR1u1R
❯ Gulikit KK3 Max controller amzn.to/4dqRaoC
❯ DualSense Edge: amzn.to/4cuzIyd
❯ 8Bitdo Pro 2: amzn.to/46R7hcz
❯ Amazon Suggested Products: amzn.to/4fAha2h
*Elsewhere on the Web*
❯ ✍🏻 My Blog: blog.gardinerbryant.com
❯ 🎙️ My podcast: podcast.subscribeto.me
❯ ✉️ Email Newsletter: heavyelement.com/newsletter
❯ 🐘 Mastodon: https://mastodon.online/@gardiner_bryant
❯ ▶️ Peertube: subscribeto.me
❯ 💬 Revolt: rvlt.gg/gk6w4G3P
❯ 🌐 Heavy Element: heavyelement.com
*Support the Show*
❯ Patreon: patreon.com/thelinuxgamer
❯ Humble: humblebundleinc.sjv.io/4GmJdL
❯ Become a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCv1Kcz-CuGM6mxzL3B1_Eiw/join
❯ Amazon affiliate: amzn.to/3iYb4gd
*Chapters*
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Create Installation Media
02:25 Start the Bazzite installer
03:13 Bazzite installer guide
03:29 Bazzite partition configuration
04:15 Additional Bazzite configuration
05:12 Bazzite Secureboot config
05:43 Get started with Bazzite
About Gardiner Bryant: A native Maine resident, Gardiner (yes, that's his first name) is an enthusiastic Linux evangelist, a believer in the efficacy and superiority of the Free and Open Source way, and President of Heavy Element. Heavy Element offers web design, media production, and YouTube consulting services to individuals and companies in Maine and beyond.
heavyelement.com
Gardiner Bryant is a privacy advocate and public speaker on the topic. Learn more about his speaking series and schedule an engagement at your institution at gardinerbryant.com
