Logitech’s cloud gaming handheld leaks with Android apps and Switch-like UI

Logitech’s new cloud gaming handheld has leaked weeks after the corporate teased it was engaged on the brand new machine. Logitech G and Tencent Games confirmed their plans for a devoted handheld earlier this month, and now Evan Blass has tweeted footage of the hand-held which reveal entry to the Google Play retailer, alongside help for Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia’s GeForce Now service.

The Logitech G Gaming Handheld appears to be like roughly the identical measurement as a Nintendo Switch, and it even features a Switch-like UI the place you scroll by apps and video games. One leaked picture reveals Chrome and YouTube apps, alongside Xbox, Nvidia, and Steam icons. While Blass tweeted photos of the hand-held, Logitech was fast to file a DMCA complaint to take away them from Twitter (and thus verify the authenticity of the machine).

Google Play entry means this handheld must be able to working the most recent cell video games natively, alongside its give attention to cloud gaming. Logitech by no means talked about help for Android earlier this month, selecting as an alternative to give attention to its help for a number of cloud gaming companies.

The white handheld consists of two off-set analog thumb sticks, a D-Pad, and Y, B, A, and X buttons. There are additionally 4 buttons on the entrance: Logitech, dwelling, menu, and a context menu button. There are additionally two bumper buttons and two set off buttons, very like most trendy controllers.

It’s not instantly clear from the leaked photos how huge the show on the Logitech G Gaming Handheld is, however one picture reveals there’s a possible mute change and microSD card growth slot.

Image: Evan Blass (Twitter)

Logitech’s gaming handheld may very well be one of many first to make use of Qualcomm’s new G3x platform. Announced final 12 months, the brand new G3x chip is designed for Steam Deck-like or Switch-like handhelds, and it has an Adreno GPU able to working the most recent cell video games. We’ve solely seen a Razer developer equipment machine to date working the G3x, full with a 6.65-inch OLED show that may run at 120Hz.

Either method, Logitech is promising a launch later this 12 months. Logitech’s G Gaming Handheld leak comes months after Valve launched its Steam Deck, which has reworked PC gaming on the go. Steam Deck helps cloud gaming companies like Stadia and Xbox Cloud Gaming, however there’s definitely room for an Android different that may additionally run cloud video games and isn’t reliant in your cellphone.