Lenovo Sold in China with Nintendo, Sony, SEGA ROMs – Probe

The controversy erupted across both the consumer electronics market and the broader gaming community after reports surfaced that a Lenovo‑licensed device was being sold preloaded with pirated ROMs.

Originally a legitimate product, the device should not have contained hundreds of unauthorized titles from major studios such as Nintendo, Sony, and SEGA.

Investigations suggest the issue stemmed from a breakdown in the final distribution chain, prompting the company to launch an internal probe to determine how the breach occurred.

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It is well known that the gaming market is saturated with portable devices that come preloaded with emulators, allowing users to install pirated titles with ease.

While some companies operate on the fringes of legality, it is a different matter entirely when well‑established brands endorse such products.

Recently, Lenovo found itself under scrutiny after the G02 handheld was discovered on AliExpress, bundled with hundreds of counterfeit games from Nintendo, Sony, and SEGA—classic titles from their older console generations.

A report from RetroDodo shed light on the G02, confirming that it carries an official Lenovo license. However, it is crucial to note that the agreement is limited to the Asian market; Lenovo does not produce the device and it is not listed among the company’s core product lineup.