Legion Go 2’s pricing draws backlash, and Lenovo’s response falls flat

The article discusses the pricing of Lenovo's new Legion Go 2 handheld gaming device, which has faced backlash from consumers. The Legion Go 2 starts at $1,050, significantly more expensive than the $400 Steam Deck. Lenovo's response, provided by a company representative, is that the high price is justified by the device's high-performance processor, OLED display, detachable controllers, and ergonomic design, targeting "enthusiast gamers" who are willing to invest in their hobby. The article also mentions Lenovo's "more affordable" option, the Legion Go S, which starts at $600 for the SteamOS version and goes up to $830 for the most powerful hardware. However, the author argues that the Steam Deck, with its three-year-old hardware and better SteamOS, is still outselling its newer competition by a large factor. The article concludes that Lenovo seems to be betting that gamers love the handheld PC form factor so much that they're willing to pay double or even triple for hardware that's more powerful and flexible, but the author believes that the price tags represent diminishing returns and may not be justified.