If there is one wish that every gamer has, it is to be able to carry their favourite virtual worlds with them wherever they go. After all, long cab rides feel shorter when you are in the middle of a tense duel in Hogwarts Legacy and flights feel less exhausting when you are blasting through hordes of demons in Doom. Even lazy afternoons at a café can turn into boss fights and side quests. That is exactly why gaming handhelds have carved out such a strong space for themselves. Over the years, devices like the OG Sony PSP, PS Vita, Nintendo Switch, and even the Windows-powered handhelds have given flexibility to gamers on the go, and most importantly, power in a portable form.
At Lenovo Tech World 2026 held in New Delhi, I finally got to spend some quality time with Lenovo’s latest attempt at redefining portable gaming, the Legion Go 2. And from the moment I picked it up, I knew this was not just another handheld.
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The first thing I noticed about the Lenovo Legion Go 2 was the size of that 8.8-inch OLED display. On paper, it sounds big and in person, it feels even bigger. I use a Nintendo Switch OLED at home and last year I reviewed the Asus ROG Ally X. Compared to both, this screen feels expansive. The 16:10 aspect ratio gives games more room to breathe, and the colours instantly stand out. Blacks look deep, and bright scenes pop without looking washed out.
The demo unit was running Tekken 7, and it genuinely looked great. Character details were crisp, motion felt fluid, and I was seeing a stable 120 FPS during gameplay. That smoothness makes a huge difference in a fighting game where timing is everything. Inputs felt responsive and there was no noticeable stutter during my session.
The detachable controllers of the device are one of my favourite features. With a button at the back, they slide out easily. You can prop up the screen using the kickstand and continue playing more comfortably. It reminded me of the Nintendo Switch, but this feels more premium and more powerful. That said, the weight is noticeable. After about 15 minutes, my wrists started to feel it. It is sturdy and well-built, but this is not a lightweight device. As for the grip, the controllers are easy to hold on to and won’t slip out of your hands.
Under the hood, Lenovo Legion Go 2 comes with two AMD Ryzen Z2 processor options, including a Z2 Extreme variant. Both feature 8 cores and 16 threads, paired with integrated AMD Radeon graphics. You can configure it with up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. That is serious hardware for a handheld.
The 8.8-inch WUXGA OLED display supports a 144Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, VRR, and carries VESA True Black 1000 certification. Audio comes from dual 2W speakers with Nahimic support, and connectivity includes dual USB4 ports, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a microSD card slot.
Battery capacity stands at 74 WHr, and the device weighs around 0.92kg without controllers. Add them, and you definitely feel the heft. During my demo, the fans did get loud when multiple tasks were running, but performance stayed stable.
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is not available in India yet, but it is expected to come soon. It can also be quite expensive, as pricing could be around Rs 80,000. Hence, it would not be an impulse buy for sure. Still, after my brief hands-on with the device, I can say that the Legion Go 2 feels bold, powerful, and serious about portable gaming.
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