This year the PC portable console market is getting more lively with the offering of various new models each wanting to master the new market popularized by the Steam Deck. All of these young portable consoles generally come with a body that still falls into the small category.
So when the Legion Go 2, which I will shorten its name to LeGo 2 from now on, it breaks the existing template because the screen is larger and maintains the feature of a detachable controller. So is “bigger is better” in this situation?
Specifications and Design
Lenovo Legion Go 2
Screen 8.8″ OLED (1920 X 1200) 16:10 ,144Hz
DCl-P3, 500 nits
VRR, VESA True Black 1000
CPU AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme
GPU AMD Radeon 890M 2GB
RAM 32GB LPDDR5X-8000MT/s
Internal Load 1TB PCIe Gen4
Operating System Windows 11 Home 64
I/O 2x USB4 (DisplayPort 2.0)
1x 3.5MM Audio
1x microSD card reader
Battery 74WHr (4 Cell)
Charging 65W
SIM/Telephony No
WiFi WiFi 6E
Audio Jack Yes
Waterproof No
Fingerprint Scanning System
Selling Price RM4739 (32/512 GB) RAM 7500 MT/s
RM5279 (32/512 GB)
RM5399 (32/ 1000 GB)
Legion Go 2 uses an 8.8″ OLED screen with FHD+ resolution and a 16:10 ratio. This OLED panel also supports a refresh rate of up to 144Hz complete with VRR and can detect up to 10 fingers when touched. With an OLED screen, the black content is opaque and this will also reduce battery consumption compared to LCD panels. The bezel, although quite thick, is even on all four sides.
This is different from the Legion Go S, ROG Ally, and ROG Xbox Ally which have thicker top and bottom bezels. The 16:10 ratio is also a larger display compared to 16:9 like other mobile consoles.
Like the LeGo 1, the LeGo 2 returns with two detachable side controllers like a Nintendo Switch 2. The button configuration is the same as the X Box controller with 2 additional buttons on the left and 4 more on the right. Two analog control sticks are included complete with an RGB lighting system that can be changed to the user's liking.
This right controller can also be transformed into a vertical mouse when there is a laser sensor below and a scroll wheel. If you don't want to use a mouse, a small square-shaped contact is placed on the right controller just like on a Steam Deck.
With this, LeGo 2 owners don't have to spend more when using LeGo 2 as a computer connected to a TV or monitor. There is no need to buy additional controllers because everything is already included. This makes LeGo 2 unique when compared to other PC mobile consoles on the market today.
Connection ports such as USB-C and a 3.5mm audio jack are placed on the top of this console and only a slot for a microSD card and a secondary USB-C charging port are located on the bottom of the console. There is no HDMI or DP port included and this means that a dock or adapter must be purchased if LeGo 2 wants to be connected to a secondary monitor.
All the buttons on this Legion Go S are nice to press and responsive. This analog stick comes with a hall effect feature to reduce the risk of stick drift. The haptic system included to provide an immersive experience like the Xbox and PS console controllers. A feature I didn't expect is that there is also haptic effect on the touchpad.
In Malaysia, the Legion Go 2 is offered with a choice of AMD Ryzen Z2 or Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 32GB LPDDR5X memory at 8000MHz and up to 1TB of storage. The model is also only equipped with the Windows 11 operating system at this point with the Steam OS version not yet in Malaysia despite being announced at CES 2026 a few weeks ago.
Usage Experience
The Legion Go 2 is the most powerful mobile console on the market so it comes with a few caveats. First of all it is not a replacement for a desktop PC or Legion gaming laptop with NVIDIA RTX 5000 series graphics cards. It stands squarely in the middle between a powerful PC and a console.
I won't lie by saying that it is capable of playing new AAA games at the highest settings. It's only powerful enough to run AAA games at medium settings at FHD 1080p in battery mode and then at 144Hz with FSR in plugged-in mode.
Starfield, Call of Duty Black Ops 7, and Assassin's Creed Shadow are among the games I tested and they ran smoothly at medium settings. Admittedly, the shadow settings, ray tracing reflections, and texture quality had to be lowered to reach 60FPS. I'm the type who understands the limitations of portable consoles and on an 8.8" screen, the lack of lower settings isn't a big deal.
The maximum fun is when playing old games like Fallout New Vegas, Crazy Taxi, Command and Conquer Red Alert and GTA San Andreas. All these games run very smoothly. Smoother than the last PC I had 12 years ago. LeGo 2 is also a solid console for emulator fans. All emulators for classic consoles NES, MegaDrive, PS2 and many more have no issues running on LeGo 2 which is more powerful than the original console.
I can enjoy old games that have been banned like Manhunt or are no longer offered like Mercenaries. Super classic games like Ace Combat 4 and Smackdown Here Comes The Pain can also be run without me having to install all the PS2 consoles at home. I made LeGo 2 a “door to love” Doraemon to enjoy the games that give me the happiest memories when I was still a teenager.
So far I have only talked about the positive things but the dark side of LeGo 2 needs to be touched on as well and that is the Windows 11 operating system used. Windows 11 is the most unstable operating system for a mobile console. After booting up, the LeGo 2 takes a few minutes to launch the Legion Space launcher which is a hub for all installed stores and launches locally installed games directly.
The model in review is equipped with a Ryzen Z2 Extreme and 32GB of RAM which is the most advanced but Windows 11 makes it feel like I'm using an Intel Core i3 PC with 8GB of RAM. The lack of smoothness makes gaming sessions a bit frustrating. The alternative is to install SteamOS and Bazzite manually, both of which are officially supported on the LeGO 2.
Audio
The audio quality is good and loud even though the speakers are firing upwards. This is a bit strange because on the Legion Go S the audio is more satisfying to enjoy because both speakers are firing forward. At the highest setting it is so loud that it disturbs the people around you. I'm glad there is Bluetooth support and a 3.5mm audio jack allowing headphones to be used during late night gaming sessions before bed. My wife did not complain about the noise disturbing her who wanted to sleep.
Battery
The battery on the Legion Go2 is 74WHr (4 Cell) with 65W charging via the USB-C port. The battery can last around 90 minutes at the highest CPU, graphics, resolution and fan settings. This is necessary for modern AAA games like COD Black Ops 7 and Assassin Creed Shadows.
Over 2 hours of gameplay can be enjoyed if the resolution is lowered to FHD, the refresh rate is 60Hz and the CPU performance is set to smart mode. Both of these battery lives are not impressive but are on par with our experiences reviewing the Legion Go S and ROG Ally previously.
The battery can last almost 4 hours if we only run games using emulator software like PCSX2 and Dolphin. PlayStation 2, PlayStation and GameCube games can be played at the highest settings without worrying about the battery draining too quickly. The battery can be recharged in around 90 minutes depending on the temperature which I found to be quite fast.
What's in the Box?
Lenovo Legion Go 2.
Bottom plate for the right controller mouse.
Side plate for the right controller in mouse mode.
Storage bag.
65W charger.
User Manual.
Conclusion
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is the most powerful and complete Windows mobile console on the market. There is no compromise on the large, high-resolution screen and the 144Hz OLED type. The model with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme which is reviewed as excellent in running modern games, classics and old console emulators at smooth settings assisted by the FSR system. The strength lies in the comfortable, responsive and adaptive controller that can be removed and transformed into a mouse when
The disadvantages are the limited battery life when playing games at high settings and the Windows 11 user experience which has various problems. This is not Lenovo's fault but Microsoft's fault. If you want better battery life there is the option to install SteamOS or Bazzite which are more friendly with console mode and battery consumption savings. The only issue is that not all games are supported on the two alternative operating systems.
With a starting price of RM5,069 (AMD Ryzen Z2) and RM5,529 (AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme) it is not an affordable console. More expensive than the ROG Xbox Ally, MSI Claw or Switch 2. Even more expensive than the PS5 Pro console. So I feel that the Lenovo Legion Go 2, although solid, is not for everyone. It targets people like me who have left the world of PC Gaming and want to enjoy old games at high settings and run all kinds of emulators on a very portable device.
PRO
Largest screen, resolution, OLED and 144Hz
Ergonomic design and comfortable to hold
Best performance for a PC portable console.
Highly adaptive detachable controller.
CONS
Short battery life.
Windows 11 requires patience because it is not smooth.
Less affordable selling price.
