Lenovo is really stepping into the portable gaming world. Last year we saw the originnal Legion Go. Earlier this year at CES they announced the Lenovo Legion Go S. It’s a smaller handheld that was available in both SteamOS and Windows 11 versions. But during that time, we also got a sneak peak at the second-gen Legion Go 2 handheld.
Looks very similar to the original Legion Go handheld. Obviously, its more refined inside and out. The sides of the controllers are more curved. Similar to the Legion Go S. Still has the massive 8.8-inch 144Hz display! Now supporting VRR, will help make for smoother gameplay. Inside is a chipset upgrade with up to AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme. You can get 16GB or 32GB memory and up to 2TB of storage. The hall effect joysticks prevent drift and allow for smoother gliding.
Of course you still have the detachable Legion True Strike controllers, and kickstand which allows you to play in a variety of ways. Obviously there’s handheld mode, console mode, and FPS mode.
Starting at $1,099 for the base model and up to $1,349 for the higher end model, the Legion Go Gen 2 handheld is very pricey but you have all the features for great portable gaming.
First introduced as a prototype design at CES 2025, the Legion Go (8.8”, 2) is now coming to markets around the world. This Windows 11-based PC gaming handheld builds on the success of the first generation of the Legion Go (8.8”, 1), retaining the DNA of the original model while incorporating key improvements based on the feedback of Legion fans. The new Legion Go (8.8”, 2) allows gamers to go even farther with customization, tailoring the experience to their own specific criteria, whether they’re at a desk, on the sofa, on a plane, or on stage.
The Legion Go (8.8”, 2) features a native landscape 8.8” WUXGA 144Hz VRR1* OLED display, delivering rich, vibrant colors, HDR TrueBlack 1000 certification for truly deep blacks, and a smooth experience no matter the game thanks to its 30Hz-144Hz variable refresh rate1* support. This beautiful display gives the up to AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor and up to 32GB 8000MHz RAM2* headroom to breathe life into resource-intensive AAA games, indie and retro games, and anything else in a gamer’s deep catalog. And with up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 storage2* and a microSD slot with support for up to an additional 2TB2*, that deep catalog can go wherever the Legion Go (8.8”, 2) goes, with an upgraded 74Whr battery that is over 50% higher in capacity3* than the previous generation Legion Go.
The detachable Legion TrueStrike controllers have been redesigned with more ergonomic lines, a smoother feel, and a smarter button layout, and still feature FPS mode, turning the right controller into a vertical mouse for more natural control during FPS games. The detachable TrueStrike controllers offer even more freedom by enabling console mode, tablet mode, and handheld mode. The three user-programmable buttons—customizable via Legion Space—add another level of finetuned control for gamers who need the right inputs in a single press.
Hall effect joysticks provide accurate, drift-free control, and a large pivot D-pad makes combos a fluid, natural experience when playing fighting or retro games. The TrueStrike controllers can be detached from the device, allowing for unimpeded inputs no matter the setting. For proud owners of the first generation Legion Go (8.8”, 1), the redesigned Legion TrueStrike Controllers are fully backwards-compatible so Legion Go owners can make their device even more theirs.
Other features of the Legion Go (8.8”, 2) include a robust kickstand for detached controller play, a USB4 port on both the top and bottom of the device for easier access to ports whether docked, on a table, or in the hands, and a fingerprint reader incorporated into the power button for a faster log in experience.
