Lenovo’s next handheld gaming PC, the Legion Go 2, has quietly appeared on Best Buy’s website, signaling that release is right around the corner, with a placeholder date of October 31, 2025. But while fans of the original Legion Go may be eager for a follow-up, there’s one major catch: the listed price is an eye-watering $1,350.
Yes, you read that correctly. Talk about sticker shock.
The Legion Go 2 brings upgrades like an 8.8-inch 1200p OLED screen, detachable controllers, and AMD’s new Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip (though early reports suggest it underperforms compared to the Z1 Extreme). It also packs 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. A lower-tier model with the Ryzen Z2 (not the extreme) and16GB of RAM will also be available, but even that version sits above $1,000, and in today’s handheld market, 16GB feels like a step backwards.
Or if you have a hole in your bank account, there’s a $1500 version, that bumps the Z2 Extreme version’s storage from 1TB to 2TB.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 Specifications
| Category | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Display & Visuals | • 8.8-inch OLED touchscreen • 1920 × 1200 resolution (1200p) • Up to 144 Hz with VRR • ~500 nits brightness • 16:10 aspect ratio |
| Processor & Graphics | • APU Options: – Ryzen Z2 (Zen 4 / RDNA 3) – Ryzen Z2 Extreme (Zen 5 / RDNA 3.5) • 8 cores / 16 threads • Z2 Extreme GPU: RDNA 3.5, 16 CUs (~1,024 stream processors) |
| Memory & Storage | • RAM: Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X (7,500–8,000 MHz) • Storage: Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD (some 1 TB variants) |
| Power & Battery | • ~74 Wh battery |
| Controls & Ergonomics | • Detachable wireless controllers with Hall-effect joysticks • FPS/mouse mode switch + sensor • Built-in kickstand for tabletop mode |
| Connectivity & Ports | • 2× USB-C (USB4) with DP 1.4/2.1 + Power Delivery • 3.5 mm combo audio jack • microSD slot (UHS-II) • FPS mode switch + hidden mouse sensor |
So why the massive jump in cost? Personally, I feel part of the blame lies with ongoing U.S. tariffs, which continue to push consumer electronics pricing higher. Retailers like Best Buy also have to absorb extra import costs, and those increases inevitably get passed along to buyers. The end result: handheld gaming PCs that were already niche products are now even less accessible.
This pricing puts Lenovo in a precarious spot. ASUS’s ROG Xbox Ally on the way, and assuming it’s not priced similarly, and MSI’s Claw 8 AI+ are poised to compete in the same space, and both could offer better performance or value. Unless Lenovo finds a way to justify the premium, the Legion Go 2 risks being overshadowed before it even launches.
Which stinks, especially since I’ve been asking for a handheld with a larger screen, and having OLED is a bonus. Not to mention, from what I’ve seen and heard, this seems to be a quality device and something I wouldn’t mind owning. It’s just that I can’t justify paying for this when it costs more than my monthly mortgage does.
Source: Best Buy
