- Lenovo Legion Go 2 can cost as much as $1349.
- The manufacturer justifies the price tag by claiming the product targets enthusiast gamers willing to invest in their hobbies.
- There are already several options for handhelds in the same price bracket, and the market is already quite niche.
The handheld gaming market has seen a tremendous rise in recent times; however, none of the devices seem to be aimed at the average consumer. Modern handhelds can cost somewhere around $1000, which is absolutely absurd considering inflation and limited buying power these days.
Lenovo has just announced the Lenovo Go 2, which costs as much as $1350. The manufacturer is now justifying the price tag by saying that it is targeting enthusiast gamers who are willing to invest in their hobbies.
Why it matters: Setting high prices will lead to losses for the manufacturer due to low sales in the already niche handheld market.
In an interview with PC Watch Japan, a Lenovo VP was asked about the Legion Go 2 pricing, which costs as much as a gaming laptop. The executive responded by saying:
The Legion Go 2 is expensive because of the high-performance — Therefore, the Legion Go 2 targets enthusiast gamers who are willing to invest in their hobbies.
Moreover, they also acknowledged the limited customer base in the handheld market, but reiterated that this decision is important for increasing their market value.
It’s true that the market for these enthusiast products may not be that large, but we believe it is an important market for increasing our value.
The Legion Go 2 is available in two different models: it starts at $1099 for the base model and $1349 for the higher-end variant.
Lenovo has equipped the handheld with 2K 144Hz screens for both variants and with 16GB and 32GB of RAM, respectively. The standard model uses a Ryzen Z2 chip, while the higher-end variant features a Z2 Extreme processor.
Surely, gamers are getting bang for their buck even at this higher price tag. Ultimately, the final decision relies on the customer whether they choose Lenovo or one of the several other handhelds available in the market within the same price bracket.
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Shaheer is currently pursuing a Business degree while also working as a part-time Content Writer. With his deep passion for both writing and video games, he has seamlessly transitioned into a role as a Journalist. Over the past two years, Shaheer has contributed as a freelancer to various websites and landed positions on acclaimed platforms like Gamerant. Currently, his role at Tech4gamers is as a Features Writer, but he also covers News occasionally. Shaheer’s favorite gaming franchises are Assassin’s Creed and the God of War series.
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