- The Lenovo Legion Go 2 has disclosed in China with prototype units that would have been available to buy on used platforms
- The prototype seen in a Bilibili video does not use AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme
- There is still no confirmation on an release date or what will be the finalized version of the computer
It’s been a while since we have had any updates on the exit plans of Lenovo or the calendar for its next portable game PC, since its announcement and its brief showcase at CES 2025. Now, there is another twist in the tale, but not the way you could expect.
As reported by Videocardz, the prototype of Lenovo Legion Go 2 has disclosed in China, and the units would be available to buy on a used platform, before its official version. In a Bilibili video, he already has a brief demolition and window – and it should be noted that the units seem to miss the AMD Ryzen Z2 extreme processor.
Instead, he would use the Ryzen Z2 processor, or at least the Ryzen Z1 Extreme widely used (but older). This is not surprising, because Lenovo has technically confirmed that there will be other configurations of the Legion Go 2, because it indicated that “the prototype appears to the new AMD Ryzen Z2 extreme processor”.
However, what is completely strange is Lenovo’s lack of transparency. The Legion Go 2 was planned for a launch in 2025, and it seems that it could be around September, on the basis of launching rumors for Mexico, but we have still not seen the device beyond its prototype, despite its launch apparently soon.
However, there are very encouraging news, as the pocket computer will use a PureSight OLED touch screen, and from what is presented in Bilibili’s video, it is a show to be combined with the display size of 8.8 inch. Although it will probably cost about $ 1,000, I think the OLED screen can justify it, the opponent of competitors such as the DECK OLED vapor.
Analysis: I am still not ready to pay $ 1,000 for a portable play PC, but a slightly lower price for the Legion Go 2 could be justified
Regardless of the power of these devices as the best portable game PCs on the market, I will always have trouble recommending any of them who reach the $ 1,000 mark.
I had the same reflection on the new MSI Claw 8 AI + and the new MSI Claw A8 – but if a device potentially approaches it, it is the Lenovo Legion Go 2.
Again, it is still in the prototype, so we do not have the complete image of what it will have at launch, equipment and ergonomics. However, I am ready to bet that the highest configuration will cost $ 1,000 due to the addition of an OLED screen, combined with improved performance using the Ryzen Z2 Extreme AMD.
Now, I am sure that I will not be the first to mention how much this price sounds unattractive, but it may be the only laptop that looks like could is worth it. I know that other pocket computers using OLED screens and powerful processors exist, but there are no people where you would never find me by recommending a portable game PC greater than $ 1,500 (I look at you, on Exxplayer).
If the Lenovo Legion Go 2 ends up being at the price or below the price MSI Claw 8 AI + $ / 899 £ / at $ 1,799, then it instantly becomes an easier recommendation, especially at the end of the price of the OLED or the Nintendo Switch 2 steam – but again, it can always have trouble selling with a price that is not affordable.
