The Lenovo Legion Go 2, right, this thing is like the sequel to the original Legion Go that kicked off back in 2023. Now, it’s supposed to be taking on other handheld gaming PCs this year like the Xbox Ally X and the plain-old Xbox Ally. Performance-wise, it might be a close match, plus it’s got those fan-fave detachable controllers.
So, what do we know, aside from the usual rumors and whispers? Not a lot yet. But hey, new stuff pops up all the time!
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## What Is the Lenovo Legion Go 2?
Imagine this: a gaming handheld that’s like the Nintendo Switch’s long-lost cousin but runs on Windows 11. That’s the Go 2 for ya. It’s set to compete with Xbox Ally, Ally X, MSI Claw A8, and, oh, a ton more from the likes of OneXPlayer and AYANEO.
Detachable controllers? Check. Kickstand? Yep. Trackpad? Of course. Play it handheld, tabletop, or split the controllers and go nuts. People loved the first Go for its big screen and mix-and-match style. Hopefully, Go 2 brings the good stuff without the glitches of its predecessor.
2025’s gaming world is buzzing—can Lenovo’s Go 2 hold its own or will it just blend into the chaos? Who knows.
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## When’s the Legion Go 2 Dropping?
CES 2025 had Lenovo showing off the Go 2, saying it’s coming later this year—super vague, right? More recently, Lenovo Latin America’s social seems to hint at a September 2025 release. Or maybe not, it’s not official yet.
Everyone’s guessing pre-orders might open around September. Maybe shipping hits late Q3 or early Q4 2025. But, no promises.
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## Price Guesswork
A leaked video teasing a price around $1,000 USD made its way out there. But, that’s for some tricked-out version. The first Go launched at $699, so with shiny new features, expect prices to creep up. High-end parts plus the economy—yep, it could easily hit that thousand-dollar mark.
Comparing with leaked prices for the Xbox Ally series, and doing some math, places it in the $699-$1,050 USD range. But hey, regional pricing shifts like quicksand, so take it with a grain of salt.
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## Specs Rundown
Specs for the Go 2? In flux. But from CES, it showed off an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Radeon 780M, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 74 Whr battery, and 8.8-inch OLED display. Final say? Still pending. Lenovo’s rumored to drop at least a couple of configurations.
Leaks talk about AMD’s Z2 chipset, no “Extreme,” but still solid. Graphics via Radeon 780M—yep, it’ll run modern games, maybe low-medium settings. Basically, look for 30 FPS as your standard if that’s your jam.
Go 2 might pack 32GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of storage—pretty roomy. The Q&A hinted at a slick VRR-capable OLED panel about 8.8 inches across.
Battery? A respectable 75Wh, for more playtime, we hope. Connectivity: WI-FI 6E and maybe some unknown version of Bluetooth.
Sure, the non-Extreme Z2 might not scream power, but it keeps costs down, so there’s that. And early testers say the speakers are louder, clearer, which totally addresses the OG Go’s audio gripes.
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## Rumors and Whatnot
Recent leaks show maybe just one Go 2 version, but there could be two—cheaper and pricier, powered by Z2 and Z2 Extreme, respectively. Rumors point at a 144Hz refresh rate—makes sense since the first Go did too.
Some are crossing fingers for a SteamOS version, as Lenovo played around with that on the Go S. Cheaper than Windows, sometimes smoother performance too.
And that’s about as clear as mud right now. Stay tuned, I guess?
