There is little to say: the trend of cloud gaming is literally revolutionizing the gaming industry. The ability to play without necessarily having to have a storage space, simply with an internet connection, is in fact leading to the creation of real game streaming services. So here’s the big news: a portable console specially designed for cloud gaming. Thus was born Logitech G CLOUD.
“Cloud gaming is an exciting new way to play. I love that libraries can be accessed from anywhere, ”he said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech Gaming. “We wanted to challenge ourselves to build a perfectly optimized device for cloud gaming. This means precision controls, similar to those of a high-end Xbox controller, a large HD screen, incredible battery life and a lightweight design to allow gamers to enjoy long gaming sessions without compromise. “
The features and functionality of Logitech G Cloud
Developed thanks to a collaboration between Logitech and Tencent Games, the new portable console supports cloud streaming of games included in the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and NVIDIA GeForce NOW catalog. In practice, the two of the most important “Netflix of videogames”. Players will also be able to perform streaming local games from an Xbox console (via the Xbox app) and their Steam games (via SteamLink).
From a technical point of view, however, here are some features of Logitech G CLOUD:
- Precise and optimized controls
- Schermo da 7 pollici touch Full HD a 1080p: 60Hz refresh rate and a full-screen gaming experience in 16: 9 format.
- Considerable battery life (over 12 hours of use)
- Elegant and lightweight design (soli 463g)
- Support for Game Pass and GeForce NOW catalogs
As with all other Logitech products, the console is certified Carbon Neutral. This means that the carbon footprint of the product has been reduced to zero thanks to Logitech’s investments in carbon offset and removal projects. The packaging of this product is also made with paper from FSC.
Logitech G CLOUD will be released on the American market this October, followed by the worldwide landing. At the moment the sale price has not been formalized.