The Logitech G Cloud is a handheld gaming device that runs on Android and focuses on cloud streaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Steam Link. It has a 7-inch touch screen with 1080p resolution, a Snapdragon 720G processor, and a 12-hour battery life. It also features a standard set of physical controls, including dual analog sticks, a direction pad, face buttons, bumpers, and triggers.
The Logitech G Cloud launched pre-orders in the UK and Europe on May 16, 2023, with a release date scheduled for May 23. The device costs £329.99 / €359, which is slightly cheaper than the Valve Steam Deck but more expensive than the Nintendo Switch Lite. The G Cloud comes pre-loaded with several cloud gaming apps and also supports Google Play titles. It is aimed at mobile gamers who want a better streaming performance than their phones can offer.
Cloud Gaming-Focused Handhelds
The Logitech G Cloud is Coming to the U.K Market at £329.99
Trend Themes
1. Cloud Gaming Handhelds - The popularity of cloud gaming and mobile gaming is driving the demand for high-performance handheld devices that can provide a seamless gaming experience.
2. Android Gaming Devices - The rise of Android-based gaming devices is disrupting the traditional handheld gaming industry, offering a wider range of features and integration with cloud gaming services.
3. Cloud Gaming Subscription Services - The emerging trend of cloud gaming subscription services is disrupting the traditional gaming industry by allowing gamers to play high-performance games on low-end devices, without the need for expensive hardware.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Hardware - The Logitech G Cloud and similar cloud gaming handheld devices present opportunities for gaming hardware companies to develop new gaming devices optimized for cloud gaming, and offer better gaming experience to mobile gamers.
2. Cloud Gaming Services - Cloud gaming services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Steam Link are disrupting the traditional gaming industry by enabling gamers to play high-performance games on low-end devices, and present opportunities for gaming companies to develop and improve cloud streaming technologies.
3. Mobile Gaming - The rise of cloud gaming and high-performance handhelds is opening up new opportunities for mobile gaming companies to offer better game performance, integration with cloud gaming services, and more immersive game experiences for mobile gamers.