The wait is nearly over for handheld fans: Legion Go 2 preorders have officially gone live. Lenovo’s latest portable gaming machines hit shelves on October 31, but if you want in early, Best Buy’s listings are already live, and they’re not pulling any punches on pricing.
Legion Go 2 arrives in two powerful variants
Lenovo is offering two configurations of the Legion Go 2, and both come loaded with high-end specs. You’ll get the same sleek 8.8-inch 2K OLED display across the board, plus a massive 1TB SSD in both models. The key differences lie under the hood.
Here’s how the two versions stack up:
- $1,349.99 model: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 32GB RAM
- $1,099.99 model: AMD Ryzen Z2, 16GB RAM
Each version also includes a three-month PC Game Pass subscription, giving you instant access to a wide library of games out of the box.
Legion Go 2 puts visual quality front and center
Display matters in handheld gaming, and Lenovo isn’t cutting corners. The Legion Go 2 features a PureSight OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution. It’s tuned to showcase modern titles in crisp detail, whether docked or in your hands.
Add that to the Ryzen Z2 chipsets and high RAM ceiling, and you’ve got a handheld that won’t struggle with demanding AAA titles.
Legion Go 2 faces off against ROG Ally
The October launch window lines up with another handheld competitor: the ROG Ally and its upgraded Ally X model. Pricing for ASUS’s machines hasn’t dropped yet, but they’re running similar chipsets. That means these handhelds are headed straight into a showdown.
Lenovo’s edge? Higher base RAM and early availability. But the battle will likely come down to ergonomics, battery life, and brand preference.
Why it matters this fall
For players tired of cloud gaming limitations and weak battery life, the Legion Go 2 offers a bold alternative. It’s chunky, pricey, and unapologetically built for full-throttle gaming on the move.
Lenovo isn’t just playing catch-up; they’re betting big on handheld muscle. And this October, your thumbs might finally meet their match.
