Logitech Introduces New Portable Gaming Console G Cloud

First in the gaming world Nintendo GameBoy Portable game consoles, which emerged with Sony’s PSP and PlayStation Vita for a while, but were not very successful, suddenly attracted attention with the release of Nintendo’s Switch console, which is seen as the “Modern Gameboy” in 2017.

Valve, which tries to offer a real competitor to Switch, which has a limited game library despite its superior performance, Steam Deck this year’s “portable gaming computer” named It went on sale in February. Now, Logitech is offering something similar to the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, but with a completely different functionality. Logitech G Cloud introduced its portable console. So what makes this console different from its competitors?

First console focused on cloud gaming

In fact, when we look at the technical specifications of Logitech G Cloud, its It is a console-looking Android tablet we notice. This device, whose main target audience is gamers using cloud gaming systems such as Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now, draws attention with what it can do.

This device, which looks very similar to the Steam Deck at first glance, is available with both Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now systems as a result of Logitech’s special agreement with Xbox and NVIDIA. fully compatible way it works. This device, which has a 7-inch 1080P display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 720Gtakes from. up to 12 hours cloud gaming service, this little beast has 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage appears with. This console with WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type C input, Headphone jack, stereo speaker and microphone, weighs only 463 grams.

Since it is Android, it is compatible with almost all games in the Play Store and with 3rd party software. You can also remotely connect to your computer or console. This console is especially suitable for those who have a powerful console or computer at home and want to continue their gaming outside. It appeals to users who want to use cloud systems and continue to enjoy the game outside..

G Cloud, the first portable console for cloud gamers, was first launched in October in the USA and Canada $299 (5,480 TL excluding taxes) will be offered for sale with a price tag. After the first sales of the device in other countries $349 It is planned to be offered for sale with a price tag (6,397 TL excluding taxes).

Editor’s opinion

Especially for gamers who use cloud services with old computers or mobile phones at home. It will be able to provide the closest experience to the Steam Deck or Switch. The biggest downside of this device, of course, is its price. I guess in our country In the 8,000 TL band The device, which will be on sale, currently has many alternatives.

For example, you currently have something between 7,000 and 9,000 TL. You can get Xbox Series S or you can get a tablet + Xbox controller for much less. But if you are a gamer who has experienced Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck and loved that convenience and you have the budget, Logitech G Cloud It’s definitely a device you can give a chance to.