Tuesday, August 30th 2022
Logitech G Gaming Handheld Points to a Cloud-based Handheld Console Future
While high-end smartphone SoCs pack an incredible amount of graphics processing power, they're expensive; and bringing 5 W-class PC mobile processors to the Console, such as the Steam Deck, limits AAA gameplay capability. Logitech G has a frugal idea for markets with good saturation of Internet—cloud gaming. The Logitech G Gaming Handheld is just that—an Android-based handheld device with a custom UI, a touchscreen, and a gamepad layout similar to a contemporary handheld gaming console.
The idea behind Logitech G Gaming Handheld is that the user has a cool-and-quiet device in their hands that brings Cloud Gaming to them. Logitech doesn't have a cloud-gaming service of its own, but since the device is Android-based, it will hook you up with GeForce NOW, PS Now, Stadia, Amazon Luna, Blacknut, etc. At its core is a Qualcomm G3X-based SoC, a 6.65-inch touchscreen, a conventional gamepad layout, a microSD expansion slot, and audio jack. There's no word on the comms, but it's likely that you get Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Logitech is promising a launch later this year.
Source:
The Verge
The idea behind Logitech G Gaming Handheld is that the user has a cool-and-quiet device in their hands that brings Cloud Gaming to them. Logitech doesn't have a cloud-gaming service of its own, but since the device is Android-based, it will hook you up with GeForce NOW, PS Now, Stadia, Amazon Luna, Blacknut, etc. At its core is a Qualcomm G3X-based SoC, a 6.65-inch touchscreen, a conventional gamepad layout, a microSD expansion slot, and audio jack. There's no word on the comms, but it's likely that you get Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Logitech is promising a launch later this year.
14 Comments on Logitech G Gaming Handheld Points to a Cloud-based Handheld Console Future
Don't own anything and you'll be happy as they say.
I don't want to hate on Logitech for trying something out of their comfort zone, but I'm honestly not sold on this thing.
it works without Any internet
and i can swap the batterys around
GPD just release updated version of GP XP, GP XP Plus
That thing already cost more than upper mid smartphone with Qualcomm 765G ( mind you GPD using Mediatek's Dimensity ), many including myself deemed GPD XP Plus ain't worth it.
Anywhere you take the device out you'll now have to consider if that location has a connection capable of delivering a decent cloud gaming experience. That's not many places which kinda defeats the whole idea of mobile gaming.