US EditionLenovo Legion Go 2 Suddenly Costs $650 More as RAMageddon Lays Waste to Gaming Hardware
Retailers now list the more powerful Legion Go 2 at $2,000 as RAM shortages push handheld makers to raise prices or cancel models.
- On Friday, Lenovo Legion prices surged at retailers like Best Buy, with the base model rising from $1,100 to $1,500 and the premium version jumping from $1,350 to $2,000.
- The AI-fueled RAM shortage continues disrupting the PC gaming handheld market, forcing manufacturers to adjust pricing due to persistent supply constraints affecting component availability.
- Chinese handheld maker Ayaneo recently canceled its upcoming top-of-the-line model after supply issues would have forced the price to double from $2,000 to $4,000.
- Rising costs now ripple across the broader console market; The ROG Xbox Ally arrived last fall at $1,000, while the PS5 and Switch face similar price pressures.
- Aggressive price hikes threaten category momentum, prompting Valve to remain cautious about announcing pricing or ship dates for its upcoming Steam Machine or Steam Deck.
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Lenovo Legion Go 2 suddenly costs $650 more as RAMageddon lays waste to gaming hardware
The Legion Go 2’s mouse mode, unique among Windows handhelds. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Remember when we thought the Legion Go 2 was expensive at $1,099 and up? Those were the days - Best Buy is now listing Lenovo's handheld for $1,499 with a Ryzen Z2 or $1,999 with a Z2 Extreme. The latter originally cost $1,349, so that's a $650 jump in just six months. And yes, that means Lenovo's flagship may now cost twice as much as a $…
The Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 (8.8), which entered the market anyway with an extremely high EIA of 1,099, 1,249 and 1,349 euros, has now exploded again in the price. Lenovo is now officially calling up to 2,499 euros in this country.
If you've been eyeing the Legion Go 2, now's the worst time to buy. Prices are skyrocketing in both the US and France. We're talking $1,999 at Best Buy and up to €2,299 on the official store. [Read more] Join us every other Wednesday from 5 PM to 7 PM for the UNLOCK show produced by Frandroid and Numerama! Tech news, interviews, tips, and analysis… We'll see you live on Twitch or on replay on YouTube!
Lenovo Legion Go 2 Price Hike Hits Malaysia; 1TB Configuration Now At RM7,109
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 has received a significant price hike in Malaysia, following a recent change in other regions, which saw the device surge well beyond its original launch price. Initially introduced last September, the handheld is now listed at nearly US$2,000 in some markets, marking a sharp increase over a relatively short period. These increases align with global adjustments reported by retailers such as Best Buy, where the Legion Go 2 …
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