Prototypes for the Lenovo Legion Go 2 have emerged in China, revealing early details on the gaming handheld’s design and build.
According to Reddit user Worth_Spot, one of the manufacturing plants for the Lenovo Legion Go 2 gaming handheld console has been closed down, and the factory has been clearing out a large number of first-generation prototypes on Chinese second-hand trading websites, such as Xianyu (aka GoFish). A video showing the device in action can be seen here.
These early units, identified as engineering samples, are being sold before the device’s official launch. It’s worth noting that the prototypes don’t yet feature AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, which powers the upcoming generation of handhelds. Instead, they rely on the earlier Ryzen Z2 or effectively the Ryzen Z1 Extreme (based on Zen4 architecture), which lacks the Zen5 upgrades expected in the release build.
Despite this, the prototype sports a number of noteworthy hardware improvements over the Legion Go. It features 32GB of LPDDR5X-7500 memory, double the size and much faster than the original’s 6400 MT/s RAM. A 2TB M.2 SSD caters to storage needs, while the display is a Samsung-manufactured 8.8-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) OLED panel offering 500 nits brightness, 144Hz refresh rate, and 97% DCI-P3 coverage. It’s also free of the subpixel and pentile issues seen on some rival handheld PC displays.
The prototype also includes a Lenovo-designed motherboard, a Mediatek Wi-Fi card, which handles Windows game streaming better than some alternatives, and detachable controllers that can switch to WASD or mouse modes. The device includes a kickstand and a unique controller attachment mechanism. Weighing in at a hefty 938 grams, the Legion Go 2 is heavier than the likes of the Nintendo Switch 2 or Zotac ZBOX. Thermal performance, however, appears well-optimized, with operating temperatures hovering around 60°C under load and quiet fan acoustics. Battery life is estimated at 1.5 hours under a 30W TDP draw.
While an official release date for the Lenovo Legion GO 2 has yet to be announced, this is the first real-world look at what may be the most ambitious Windows gaming handheld yet.
