Legion Go 2’s high price draws backlash. Lenovo’s response isn’t helping

The article discusses the high price of Lenovo's new Legion Go 2 handheld gaming device, which starts at $1,050 and goes up to $1,350 for the highest-end configuration. The article compares this to the Steam Deck, which starts at $400, and notes that Lenovo's response to the backlash over the Legion Go 2's pricing is not helping. Lenovo's representative argues that the Legion Go 2 is targeted at "enthusiast gamers" who value the high-performance processor, OLED display, and ergonomic design, and are willing to invest in their hobby. However, the article suggests that the Steam Deck, with its better-than-Windows 11 SteamOS and three-year-old hardware, is still outselling the newer competition by a large factor. The article also mentions the Legion Go S as a "more affordable option" at $600 to $830, but notes that this is still a fairly limited form factor compared to a desktop PC at the same price. The article concludes that the high price of the Legion Go 2 and the lack of a revitalized Windows 11 interface may deter many consumers from considering the device.