Logitech G is working with Tencent Video games to launch a dedicated cloud gaming handheld later this yr. The new {hardware} will likely be designed for cloud gaming providers, providing a dedicated device with controls as a substitute of the standard instances you connect to telephones. The cloud gaming handheld will help 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 device at this time, and there’s no point out of a launch date, pricing, and even what the cloud gaming handheld seems like. Logitech will clearly be leaning on its expertise constructing PC and console gaming equipment, whereas Tencent seems to be extra of an operations companion.

“As one of many main world platforms for recreation growth, publishing and operations, Tencent Video games has been on the forefront of innovation and it’s why we partnered with them,” explains Ujesh Desai, basic supervisor of Logitech G. “As somebody that grew up enjoying video video games, the thought of with the ability to stream and play AAA video games nearly anyplace is tremendous thrilling, and we are able to’t wait to point out everybody what we’ve been engaged on.”

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The new cloud gaming handheld solely has a dedicated web site the place you may join updates, however Logitech is promising a launch later this yr so we must always get extra info within the coming months.

This new mysterious handheld comes months after Valve launched its Steam Deck handheld, which has helped remodel the thought 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 need a cheaper various to the Steam Deck that may run cloud video games and isn’t reliant in your cellphone. It seems like Logitech is constructing simply that.