The Steam Deck starts at $400. That’s one of its most appealing aspects, even years after it launched. The new Lenovo Legion Go 2 starts at $1,050 , and it goes up to $1,350 if you really want to max its specs. Perhaps that’s an unfair comparison, but it’s one that plenty of fans are making anyway… and Lenovo’s response to them isn’t helping.
In a recent interview at IFA 2025, PC Watch of Japan (via Windows Central ) asked Lenovo executives about the high pricing. It starts at €1,000, “which is close to the price of a laptop,” according to a Google translation.
“The Legion Go 2 is expensive because of the high-performance processor, OLED display, detachable controllers, and ergonomic design that make it so powerful,” replied a representative. “Therefore, the Legion Go 2 targets ent