After the ROG Ally, another portable console appears this month. Logitech launches its G Cloud. A product that’s positioned differently than the Asus console or Valve’s Steam Deck, though: It’s aimed primarily at fans of cloud gaming.
Because if Valve and Asus seek to win over lovers of PC games who dream of lightness and nomadism, the Logitech G Cloud is clearly committed to cloud gaming, but also to remote gaming fans, it’s That is, those who want to enjoy games stored on their console or PC without having access to a screen, while possibly being at home or on the go (via Wi-Fi or 5G tethering).
Your strengths
Elegant design for light weight.
Logitech G Cloud has a pretty classic look for a handheld console. It will flirt with the Nintendo Switch Lite with a 7-inch screen embedded in the control pad with Xbox-style buttons, sticks, and crosses on each side. The portable console is well handled and quite pleasant compared to its weighty opponents.
It has a more refined design for this, it must be said that it is also less powerful than the ROG Ally or the Steam Deck and does not have the same components. This is noticeable in the hand with an advertised weight of 463 g compared to the more than 600 g of the competitors.
We take good control of the “handles” which display a light non-slip coating for a better grip. The sliding power button on top makes launching simple and there’s no risk of powering up the console without your knowledge in your bag. There’s also a headphone jack and additional storage space thanks to the micro SD card slot.
White is always a moot choice. As with the ROG Ally, it’s pretty tricky if you don’t have a gig bag.
A simplified interface
The console offers on its home page tile-like access to various supported cloud gaming services (Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce Now) as well as Google services. Then just go to the Play Store to download the apps from the desired services or directly the mobile games to add to the home page. You can also add Netflix (and its games!), Disney+, Spotify, Deezer (taking advantage of the speakers located at the bottom, less immersive in the game… choose the headphones).
Because the G Cloud runs on Android 11, but it’s not a high-flying Android tablet. It is based on a Snapdragon 720G chip that is nothing extraordinary and is even much less powerful than the Razer Edge chip (Snapdragon G3x Gen 1) or obviously the ROG Ally’s Ryzen Z1, and even the Steam Deck’s Zen2.
On the controller side, Xbox gamers will find its automation with buttons, top triggers, Home and Options key positions being close to it. You can even go to settings to remap the buttons and adjust the sensitivity of the joysticks to suit your style.
Note that you can access all Android settings from the “All Apps/Settings” home page and even switch from the Logitech interface to a real Android interface from the Settings menu (then Device info/Switch in tablet mode).
lasting autonomy
This is the weak point of the Steam Deck, ROG Ally and many other similar devices. This is the strong point of the G Cloud. The autonomy is really long-lasting (more than 12 hours of consecutive play announced, in fact, we lasted quite a few days playing per episode). Obviously, cloud gaming tends to consume a little more battery due to the search for a permanent connection, but it consumes less resources from the console itself. We are closer to the autonomy of a tablet than a portable console.
However, we have noticed that Android games installed from the Play Store are actually more greedy and will tend to use your battery a bit more. Count almost 2h30 to recharge the console to 100%.
You don’t need too high a connection
Logitech G Cloud is made for cloud gaming. You don’t need too high a bitrate and everything is pretty stable, without too much latency. GeForce also perfectly manages the jolts of the mobile connection.
our reservations
A more limited group of games.
If you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber, you’ll be able to take full advantage of G Cloud. The partnership between Microsoft and Logitech even allows you to take advantage of several months for free if you haven’t already. GeForce Now is also installed automatically and all you have to do is connect to retrieve your compatible games with Epic Games, Steam, Ubisoft Connect or GoG (coming soon). The first is paid, the second requires you to have already paid for your games and only allows access to games that are compatible with the service.
On the other hand, for Steam, it is impossible to download games on G Cloud like on Steam Deck or ROG Ally. You must play via Steam Link or the Steam Remote app, therefore have your PC at home turned on. And if your service is not in the Play Store, you will not be able to enjoy it. This is particularly the case with Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games Store or GoG which do not exist. However, the PlayStation Remote app exists, but Sony does not make it compatible with Logitech G Cloud or ROG Ally. So it is impossible to start your PS4 or PS5 games on Remote Play.
Also, if you subscribe to Shadow, the cloud computing service, you can take advantage of it on the console and therefore possibly download the software that is missing on this virtual PC to play in streaming.
A passable screen
Why those borders around the screen? This is the least inspired touch of the product and the one that gives it a slightly dated look. The first-gen Switch sported those contours, but in a black chassis that made them look a bit more understated. The touch screen is a Full HD 1080p LCD panel, but not Oled. In addition, it only offers a refresh rate of 60 Hz, where the competition goes up to at least 90 Hz. You will also have to think about going to the settings to restore the brightness a bit, this being quite low. The whole set is not of poor quality, far from it. But some services that offer higher resolutions (120 FPS on Nvidia GeForce Now, for example) cannot be used to their full extent.
In addition, it happened to us to have the reminiscences of showing an application when returning to the home page. This then disappears by opening another service, but surprises.
Our opinion:
If you are a fan of cloud gaming, streaming or other games, and you have a good mobile connection (wifi or 5G), you can do it. The Logitech G Cloud is a good product that will satisfy those who like to play away from home or who have to give up the screen betting everything on their mobility. The console has its light weight, ergonomics and easy access to its catalog of games, especially if you are an Xbox or Steam player.
We regret not finding an integrated 5G connection or Wi-Fi 6E compatibility that allows for a better connection. You have to make do with Wifi 5, which is a shame when the essential interest of the console is to play away from your PC or console. It remains to be seen if the somewhat high price of a console that finally supports Xbox Cloud Gaming or GeForce Now is justified. For a bit more expensive, the Steam Deck and ROG Ally position themselves as real PCs with games that can be run offline. But that’s another game option.
Logitech G Cloud pricing and availability
The portable console will be available at the end of May at 359 euros on the Logitech site, on Amazon and on Fnac.
Source: BFM TV
