After the leak from the end of August and a image by Hideo Kojima With the device in hand, the “console” imagined by Logitech and Tencent is jointly unveiled today with Xbox.
Logitech G Cloud, the Cloud first
As expected, the device is designed to play in the Cloud, that is, it will need to be connected to the Internet and have a good connection to launch the games. It’s basically a large screen with controls suitable for on-the-go use. So don’t plan to install games on it or run them locally, it’s not intended for that. Here are the features of the Logitech G Cloud:
- Screen with 1080p definition at 60 Hz in 16:9 format
- 12 hour battery life
- 802.11ac wireless connectivity
- 463g weight
The console runs Android and has the Xbox Game Pass, Steam Link, Nvidia GeForce Now and Xbox Console Streaming apps installed by default.
The Logitech G Cloud is slated for release on October 17 in the US only for $349.99, with pre-orders at $299 for a limited time. No information is currently available regarding availability in Europe or France.
A nice little option, the Logitech G Cloud is compatible with Remote Play on Xbox, which means that it is possible to access the games installed on your Xbox console via your home network.
A fairly high price when compared with the competition
With a price of 349.99 dollars, the Logitech G Cloud obviously suffers in comparison with consoles such as the Steam Deck or the Nintendo Switch Oled, sold cheaper and with a better screen, but above all capable of running games locally. Admittedly, the use is not the same,
But the strangest thing is that this Logitech G Cloud cannot connect to 4G or 5G, greatly limiting its nomadic aspect since it will absolutely be necessary to have a WiFi connection to play.
There is no doubt that the comparison with a simple telephone will quickly arrive on the table since many options exist today to play comfortably with a telephone in the Cloud, and therefore in nomadic conditions with 5G. We can mention in particular the Razer Kishi V2 et Nacon MG-X Pro that turn a phone into a portable console.
