Lenovo has launched the G02, a retro gaming handheld priced at 63.56 USD on AliExpress. The device is also listed on Lenovo's official China site and available on Alibaba B2B for as low as 40 USD per unit.
Powered by a Rockchip RK3326 chipset
The G02 is powered by a Rockchip RK3326 SoC with a quad-core Arm Cortex-A35 CPU up to 1.5 GHz and Mali-G31 MP2 graphics. It features 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage expandable via microSD up to 1TB, and a 4.5-inch IPS display with a 1024×768 resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio. The handheld runs a Linux-based 64-bit operating system and supports over 30 emulators. It has a 4000 mAh battery, USB-C charging, and weighs 258 grams. Color options include black, white, and red.
Specifications
- SoC: Rockchip RK3326
- RAM: 1GB
- Storage: 4GB internal, expandable via microSD up to 1TB
- Display: 4.5-inch IPS, 1024×768, 4:3 aspect ratio
- Battery: 4000 mAh
The G02 is available now on AliExpress for global customers. According to Tom's Hardware, the device handles NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, and PlayStation 1 games well but may struggle with N64, Dreamcast, and PSP titles. Battery life is estimated between 3 and 6 hours.
Lenovo's entry into the retro gaming handheld market comes at a low price point, competing with devices like the Anbernic RG351 series. The G02's Rockchip RK3326 chipset is commonly used in budget retro handhelds, offering a familiar performance profile for classic gaming.
The exact Linux distribution used in the G02 has not been specified by Lenovo. The company has not confirmed a global launch window beyond the current AliExpress availability.
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