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Logitech & Tencent partner to produce cloud gaming handheld

Written By Val Jose Mendoza
Published • August 3rd, 2022
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Logitech G and Tencent will be partnering to bring a cloud gaming handheld into the market by the end of 2022.

They say that the new device will support multiple cloud gaming services with both companies working with the teams of Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce NOW to support both services on their handheld console.

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Logitech G is Logitech’s division dedicated to hardware and console gaming gear. Couple their expertise in that field with Tencent’s expertise in software, then it may just be a match made in heaven.

No specifics have been given yet but according to Logitech’s website, it is currently called the Logitech G Gaming Handheld for now.

“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,” – Ujesh Desai, General Manager of Logitech G.

“Logitech G’s leadership in PC and console gaming gear make them an ideal partner to help us realize the vision of bringing a better gaming experience to gamers around the globe,” – Daniel Wu, General Manager of Tencent Games Smart Solution Innovation Lab.

Cloud gaming utilizes data center serves to stream video games, think of it like Netflix but for games. This eliminates the need to download or install these games and have a beefy graphics card to run games. As all you will need for cloud gaming is a strong and stable internet connection.

Handheld gaming consoles and controllers have been catching steam lately ever since the Nintendo Switch. With a lot of other offerings made for cloud gaming such as the Steam Deck and as well the new Playstation Backbone One being a way to play your favorite Playstation games on the go. It will be interesting to see what Logitech and Tencent come up with.

No release date, pricing, or any details have been released. So if you wish to get the latest news on the Logitech G Gaming Handheld and when it officially comes out, you may sign up for Logitech G’s email newsletter.

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Val Jose Mendoza

Hi! I'm VJ Mendoza! Although I just finished my Bachelor's in Nursing, I've always loved tech and to just to get an idea of me, some things I like are anime, video games, sports such as basketball, volleyball and fencing.