"Scandalous" Lenovo gaming handheld comes preloaded with classic game ROMs
Lenovo has confirmed the existence of a budget gaming handheld, the G02, which comes preloaded with thousands of copyrighted game ROMs. Initially thought to be a counterfeit, the device is produced under license for the Chinese market and features a low-end design. While it can emulate many classic systems, its inclusion of copyrighted games raises legal concerns, particularly in Western markets.
- ▪The Lenovo G02 is priced at approximately $73 and features a 4.5-inch IPS display.
- ▪It runs on a quad-core Rockchip RK3326 processor and has a battery life of three to six hours.
- ▪The device is capable of emulating over 30 classic gaming systems but struggles with more advanced consoles.
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"Scandalous" Lenovo gaming handheld comes preloaded with classic game ROMs Rob Beschizza 3:17 am Tue May 26, 2026 Image: "Lenovo" A budget retro gaming handheld carrying Lenovo branding and loaded with thousands of copyrighted game files has surfaced on AliExpress, and the company has confirmed it is real. The Lenovo G02 [aliexpress] sells for roughly $73 and was initially mistaken for a counterfeit before Lenovo acknowledged the device was produced under license for the Chinese market. A "white-label" product stamped with the brand (and not a product of Lenovo's well-respected Legion gaming division), it's a low-end generic handheld. The G02 has a 4.5-inch IPS display at 1024 by 768 resolution and runs on a quad-core Rockchip RK3326 processor clocked at 1.5 GHz.
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