Logitech broadcasts a devoted cloud gaming handheld that helps Xbox Cloud Gaming and extra

Logitech G is working with Tencent Games to launch a devoted cloud gaming handheld later this 12 months. The new {hardware} shall be designed for cloud gaming providers, providing a devoted machine with controls as a substitute of the standard instances you connect to telephones. The cloud gaming handheld will assist Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia’s GeForce Now service, and Logitech and Tencent are each working with Microsoft and Nvidia on the {hardware}.

Logitech and Tencent are merely teasing the machine in the present day, and there’s no point out of a launch date, pricing, and even what the cloud gaming handheld appears to be like like. Logitech will clearly be leaning on its expertise constructing PC and console gaming equipment, whereas Tencent appears to be like to be extra of an operations accomplice.

“As one of the leading global platforms for game development, publishing and operations, Tencent Games has been at the forefront of innovation and it’s why we partnered with them,” explains Ujesh Desai, normal supervisor of Logitech G. “As someone that grew up playing video games, the idea of being able to stream and play AAA games almost anywhere is super exciting, and we can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been working on.”

The new cloud gaming handheld solely has a dedicated website the place you possibly can join updates, however Logitech is promising a launch later this 12 months so we must always get extra data within the coming months.

This new mysterious handheld comes months after Valve launched its Steam Deck handheld, which has helped remodel the concept of PC gaming on the go. Steam Deck helps cloud gaming providers like Stadia and Xbox Cloud Gaming, however some individuals (like Verge managing editor Alex Cranz) would possibly desire a cheaper different to the Steam Deck that may run cloud video games and isn’t reliant in your cellphone. It appears to be like like Logitech is constructing simply that.