I received a G Cloud for Christmas in 2023, so I have had a concentrated week of seeing what the device can and cannot do. Side-note (not factored into the score), the BRAND NEW unit sold by Amazon (not a 3rd party) turned out to be used. The box seal had been opened, and even the screen protector was gone. So I returned it and got another. Second side-note, the first unit came with the wall charger, but the replacement did not (even though it is pictured in the manual). I thought this was a mistake, but then found a slapped-on statement from Logitech saying they stopped including wall adapters for the good of the environment (yeah that gets a huge LOL, congrats on your cost-savings Logitech). On to the real review ...

I wanted the unit mostly to be able to stream games from my PS4 (in my living room) and Xbox Series X (upstairs in a racing / flying cab). And long story short - this unit FINALLY delivers what I have been striving for since I tried using the PSP to connect to my PS3 many years ago (and then Vita, which was equally bad at streaming). The Xbox streaming works great with the Xbox app. The controllers work amazingly well. The PS4 at first worked good enough to play, but the resolution varied and sometimes would get a little blocky. I connected it to my router using a network cable, and that made the streaming become crystal clear. Works great anywhere in my house. To stream anywhere in the world requires port forwarding to be setup on the router, and so I am not going to pursue that. Note that I am using a 3rd party app for the PS4 streaming so the Logitech controls are fully supported. I will say I can detect a slight lag in the controls (probably less than a tenth of a second), which for a high-speed game (think racing) the experience is still playable but is slightly impacted. But for my usage (Fallout 4 on PS4, Flight Simulator on Xbox) gameplay feels just fine and a very slight delay does not impact gaming.

I am also using the unit as a retro-gaming handheld. Gaming is fantastic for all consoles that are GameCube and earlier. PS2 works great for some titles, but has some slowdown for others (but settings can be tweaked to be playable for just about anything). For me, having a giant library of Advance titles, SNES, Genesis, and yeah even Atari is awesome.

The ergonomics of the G Cloud is fantastic. I have fairly large hands, and it is comfortable to play. The screen at 7 inches doesn't sound big, but compared to my Switch Lite and older PS handhelds, the screen is a magical giant gift from the gods. Resolution is a very sharp 1080P. Touch works great, and so the hardware is quite impressive. Battery life is outstanding.

So the memory at 64GB is one weak point of the system. There IS a microSD expansion, and I had to spend a couple of days to get everything working well. Bottom line, I first tried a 512GB Sandisk card, and it did not work correctly, despite trying every formatting method out there. Folks, 256GB is the max, trust me. So a Sandisk 256GB works like a charm. It will NOT work correctly if you extend the storage as part of the Android device. It has to be formatted as external storage, and then it works great.

The beauty of this device is that it is truly just an Android device with Google Play. So the gaming options are almost unlimited. And you can use it to watch movies, or control your thermostats, or whatever you use a normal Android device for.

In summary, this is an amazing device and I could not be happier with it!

Ok, so, I hear you Mr. or Ms. Potential Buyer: "Why would I want this when I can stream or emulate games on my phone?" or maybe you're saying "How is this better than another handheld like the Steam Deck or Android-based emulator consoles?"

So here's what it comes down to, in a nutshell: The Logitech G-Cloud is a lightweight device that specializes in cloud gaming and game streaming from your home console or PC, has a very nice 1080p screen, pre-mapped controls for most services, a comfortable grip, and incredible battery life. It also happens to be able to emulate anything up to PS1 pretty well, and can manage DC, Wii, GC, and DS pretty darn well, too.

Make no mistake, though: This thing is designed for cloud gaming, and it excels at it. Of course, your mileage may vary based on your WiFi connection and location in the world/US relative to the servers you're connecting to. If you're in Hawaii or Alaska, don't expect miracles. If you're in Gluberfrankenborg, Middle-of-Nowhere, again... You'll probably be disappointed. However, if you live near a major city in the continental United States, you'll be very happy with the performance.

What I will say is don't get this as an emulation device. Yes, it's fine. It works as well as some of the emulation consoles from 2019. But the dedicated emulation consoles have gotten better since then, and can handle up to PS2, Switch, and other more challenging consoles. If emulation is your primary interest, you'll just be happier with something else with a newer chipset.

However, if you're looking to play your Xbox Cloud games on the go, or stream games from your home console, this is the best choice. Yes, better than the Steam Deck. I have both, and while the Steam Deck can be finagled into working with Xbox Game Pass / Xbox Cloud, it's still a much-heavier device, it's still a roundabout path to get to those functions, and the battery life is still MUCH worse than the G-Cloud for the same features. The battery life and lightweight feel of the G-Cloud is just a better experience for Cloud gaming. The Steam Deck is great for playing games ON the device, from its own storage, but you don't need any of that with cloud gaming, so you're really just lugging around extra weight you're not using. And don't get me wrong: I love my Steam Deck, but when it comes to continuing a game on Xbox Game Pass, or streaming from my console, the G-Cloud is a much better experience and will last a lot longer on the road.

The screen is gorgeous. No, it's not OLED, but it's still vibrant and has well-balanced colors, blacks, and brightness. The controls are excellent. If you're used to the Xbox controller, you'll be used to this. Sound is very good, suitable for gaming or movies.

So really, the big boondoggle here is the price. Logitech was nuts to release at the price they did. So I'm going to put this delicately but honestly: If you can get this device for under 300 buckaroonies, it's worth it. Honestly, it should be priced closer to 250 dollarinos. If ALL you want and need is a really nice device to stream Game Pass games, I'd say 250 is a good price point where you won't feel ripped off, but you'll probably be feeling a bit sore about spending the original MSRP of 350. Shop around. Consider refurb or renewed.

Oh, and I promised to compare to a mobile phone with a game controller. So here it is: I have several nice game controllers for my phone, both the Bluetooth type, and the direct USB-C connections (Backbone, X-2 Pro, Razer, etc.) and while that does work in a pinch, the fact is that any time you use your phone to stream cloud gaming, you're draining battery and your phone's battery isn't as robust as the G-Cloud's. And I don't know about you, but I need my phone for other things, and don't like running the battery down on a gaming session. And if you're emulating, the phone battery is taxed even more. On top of all that, you're still carrying around something about the same size and weight as the G-Cloud, and then tying up your phone when for the same size and weight you could have a dedicated device that has the controller built-in and pre-mapped, not to mention having a big 1080p screen.

All in all, I consider it a good purchase if you're a Game Pass member. An OK purchase for streaming Steam games. I can't speak to PlayStation as I don't own one, but if you're into emulation it's no slouch, either. It does what they advertise it to do, and anyone dinging it for not doing things they don't advertise (i.e. everything except Cloud Gaming) is being unfair. Logitech sells this as a game streaming device (thus the name, G-CLOUD) and so I'm judging it primarily as that, and in that, it does a great job. Five Stars.

Logitech GCloud review

My two weeks with the Logitech GCloud has been wonderful.

1. Short and Sweet Review:

The Logitech GCloud is a great portable gaming handheld if you use services like Xbox Game Pass, Steam Link, GeForce Now, PSPlay, or some google play Android apps (emulators or basic games).

The Logitech GCloud is meant for cloud gaming or remote play gaming and should be treated that way. If you want a console that has the games locally, I would recommend a switch or steam deck.

The performance on this device for cloud activities is amazing. Xbox Remote Play and Xbox Cloud play are buttery smooth and it’s jarring to me how I can play games this well.

Highly recommended.

2. Longer, More In Depth Review:

Continuing off my shorter review, the GCloud is a great device. Logitech is known for creating mice, keyboards, and other great computer accessories, so when it comes to user experience - they definitely know how to provide a device that just FEELS GOOD.

A. The Device Itself:

The grips feel like I’m holding an Xbox controller. The triggers feel like Xbox triggers. The analog sticks are rubber and fit on my larger hands nicely. The touch screen is responsive and smooth. The buttons remind me a lot of Nintendo DS/3DS buttons. They aren’t “clicky” like say, a BackBone device, but moreso a smooth button push that feels hollow. The USB-C and headphone jacks are welcome additions at the bottom of the device, and it’s also nice to get a micro sd card slot for expandable memory.

The device is also not heavy at all. The GCloud is very light, and feels lighter than my Nintendo switch. The device is also thin. It’s thin in the center, and then bulks up on both sides for the controller aspect. Imagine taking a tablet and putting two halves of an Xbox controller on both sides - but somehow making it feel great and weigh nothing.

B. The Operating System

The GCloud’s operating system reminds me of the Nintendo Switch. Which is actually a good thing. Using a Nintendo inspired UI makes the Logitech’s OS feel familiar while still feeling independent.

When setting up the device, you actually get the choice between the OS being an Android look and feel OR the Logitech Gaming Menu. That was a nice surprise to me because it’s nice that Logitech isn’t blocking out Google or the Google Play Store. You can download google play apps to this thing and sign into google play all out of the box.

The operating system is very user friendly and easy to work with. I do recommend updating the device as soon as possible, however. Out of the box, there are some OS quirks that get resolved in an update. Just make sure to update asap.

The GCloud’s OS doesn’t seem to allow multitasking. Only one app can be open at a time. Which isn’t a bad thing. The Nintendo Switch is very similar.

Overall, the operating system of the GCloud is user friendly and easy to use.

C. Performance of Games and Services:

The GCloud shines here. Microsoft worked closely with the GCloud in making sure that Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Remote Play work smoothly and efficiently.

If you have Xbox Game Pass with Xbox Cloud Gaming, cloud games work very, VERY well. Just make sure you’re on a decent WiFi or similar connection and you’re good to go. I’ve played games like The Sims 4, Hello Neighbor 2, Fortnite, etc and they all work great with little to no issues.

Xbox Remote Play is a true star as well. My Xbox is set up in my office, and sometimes I just want to play games on the couch. The GCloud lets me remotely play my Xbox in any room of the house comfortably. This is super convenient. Remote play is amazing.

Steam Link works similarly to Xbox remote play and I’m able to play my entire steam library on the go as well. Steam Link on the GCloud lets you enable a mouse cursor mode, and it’s super cool being able to play mouse oriented games on the GCloud.

NVidia’s GeForce Now is similar to Xbox cloud gaming but it feels more like a launcher if you have pre-existing connections like epic games, Steam, etc. I haven’t touched it too much.

Google Play Store is convenient on this device. I’m able to download and install most mobile games and they run fine for the most part. I love emulators and it is very cool being able to install GBA, SNES, NES emulators with some of my favorite childhood games.

The GCloud does a great job functioning as a full fledged Android tablet and gaming device.

D. Critiques and Limitations:

The GCloud is a cloud device. Any local content is limited unless you have a WiFi connection or some kind of connection to work with. That is also dependent on your interment speed.

If you are for whatever reason unable to connect or have a limited speed, then you’re stuck with local apps - and that’s where this device has limitations. Emulators work great. But some apps that are more graphically intense will chug a bit. The graphics card inside isn’t necessarily meant for local intense gaming - so keep that in mind.

While I personally haven’t had issues with the hardware, the device does have a limited manufacturer warranty that covers some parts and services. I would definitely read it over just in case you have screen pixel issues or drifting analog sticks. Again I’ve had no issues personally. Logitech does have a good customer support from what I’ve read.

The operating system is constantly getting updated which is great. But keep in mind that there are some issues out of the box like volume controls being on max level and remote play not allowing input at all. Again, this gets fixed with software updates and I highly recommend updating before playing anything at all.

The asking price of $349/$299 (when on sale) is a bit much for a device like this. For $50 more ($400) you can get a 64gb steam deck or even a Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset. Hell, even a Nintendo Switch!

In my personal opinion, a price of about $199 to $249 more suitable for a device like this.

I know that Amazon sells their tablets at a loss but makes up for it with software sales and purchases. Logitech doesn’t exactly have that luxury. I think Microsoft should consider partnering up with Logitech and make this a flagship portable Xbox console, maybe then Logitech might be able to price this more competitively.

E. Overall Thoughts:

The Logitech GCloud has changed the way I see gaming. I love that the device lets me remote into my PC and consoles and lets me play anywhere. I love cloud gaming. I love the Android google play availability.

I find myself grabbing my GCloud more than my Nintendo Switch. I’ve used Game Pass way more than I’ve ever used it because of my GCloud.

I do recommend this device because it really is an experience. BUT keep the limitations in mind before purchasing.

Amazing device and I hope That Logitech continues to support and update it. This could totally be Microsoft’s Flagship “Switch” if they play their cards right.

Thanks for reading!

Long story short, i got this for the preordered price of three hundred clams. Yes, you can argue its a steep price point for what your getting.

you can always get a steam deck for a few dollars more. you can get a gamesir x2, undress your cellphone and plug it and play for a few minutes. or even a good tablet, with a bigger screen and a nice controller like the power a MOGA xp5-x and call it a day.

aside from buying the steam deck, i did the other two. yup. it wasnt just a 'plug n play' experience as you might expect. trust me, fiddling with the phone, getting calls etc, wasnt ideal. the tablet? sure its got a bigger screen, nice bright display and all, but became cumbersome.

i wanted convenience. i wanted something i can go ahead and play a few minutes on and then toss it when the boss starts a rumblin.

I dont play online games, competition multi-player, just simple games that don't require super low latency. Remember folks this is online cloud gaming. Check your expectations. Your network also plays a variable.

i would love to get a steam deck, sure, i can fiddle around with getting windows loaded on it, and then add on some emulators etc.

but then its like buying a civic and trying to 'upgrade' it with add ons here and there.

so why not get your "dream car" in the first place? (or any particular car you can consider aside from my example above, not that there is anything wrong with civics).

i use it with game pass. i dont have geforce now, nor have steam accounts. its another variable i had to consider. the amount i pay for game pass, versus purchasing new games again to download and play offline on the steam deck wasnt what i wanted.

the screen is bright, controls are great, i havent had any issues with lag but then again its only been two days with it. am i happy? yes i am. its not a civic, its not a lexus, but it fits my personal needs. i am happy with my decision.

carrying case? i gotcha bud.

i found two that worked...

the mumba carrying case (which accomodates it without too much wiggle room)

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07Y2NFJMX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

or the tomtoc sling shoulder bag

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09GK7ZPZG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

which one did i keep? the tomtoc. simply because i like it being more flexible, i can use it out and about with my point and shoot g7x mkii when we go about... or even put a switch in there and a diaper or two.

im still trying to find a screen cover for it, but for now this is my contribution for the g cloud owners.

im quoting a streamer online, buy nice or buy twice. I gambled and I think besides the critical reviews, it works for what I want it to do.

Edit 12/31/22

Still love this thing. Funny thing is, vampire survivors is now on play store.

I'm updating this to add on my newest case,

co2CREA Hard Case Compatible with Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld with 2-Pack Screen Protector (White Grey Case)

This fits the way I want it, and a super duper plus? The screen protector ACTUALLY FITS. at 25 clams it was well worth it.

I still use the the tomtoc when I need to bring a camera etc stuff.

Enjoy!

I pre-ordered this before ever seeing a preview of it.. I bought it purely on the strength of the Logitech brand. When it arrived I started trying out all the cloud gaming options I had.. Microsoft cloud gaming worked well with only slight lag in the controls. I felt it worked decently. I also tried out native Android games I owned from the playstore, and they had no issues to speak of. The buttons and sticks worked fine and were of a high quality. But I didn't feel I found a really great use case for it. One evening I wanted to play my Xbox series X and for the life of me I could not locate a controller to use( Kids).. I grabbed the Logitech and connected it across wifi and what a fun revalation. The screen doubled what was on my LCD and it worked as well as a Xbox controller. Being a bigger guy I liked how spreadout the controls were and the sound coming from the Logitech let me play late into the evening with out disturbing the house. It reminded me a little like playing on the wii-U controller but much lighter with a better touchscreen. I finished AC: Odyseey using it as my primary controller.. For $299 it's expensive to just be used as a replacement controller but with the cloud gaming and Android Gaming, it's cost could at least be justified. Great battery life too.

I got this for my son for Christmas. He really loved it and it was exactly what he was looking for...for the first 3 months. Then the display started intermittently shorting out and finally stopped working altogether. You can still power it on but the display doesn't work (except the back light around the edge). We paid $300 for 3 months of great handheld and now it isn't even stocked anymore.

Final update 2025: no issues with device, it has been updated extensively over time and remains one of the best ways to stream games.

Update 2: The latest firmware update appears to have made Wi-Fi very unstable.

Update: It does indeed stream from Series X, PS4 and PS5 with the PSPlay app.

It serves its purpose exceptionally well provided you have a solid and fast internet connection. If you have lag or bad picture quality it’s not the device’s fault.

I was hesitant to purchase because I have a number of handhelds already including Steam Deck, Ayn Odin Pro, and Nintendo Switch (devices most compared to). I don’t have my Switch modded and don’t want to. While I did go through the hassle of putting Gamepass on Steam Deck it wasn’t a fun process. The Odin Pro was my ideal place to stream, remote play, and emulate games from NES to PS2 but the screen is small and handheld console launcher provided is not quite there. It does have virtual key mapping for touch screen games and can play android apps natively. It also has active cooling.

With this in mind, the Odin Pro is superior spec wise and the price point really can’t be beat for what it’s capable of. Even knowing this I took the leap because I like new tech and thought I might enjoy a dedicated cloud device.

If you are looking for a device for cloud and remote play this is the best out of box experience in my opinion. The battery lasts longer than they advertise in my use case, the ergonomics are fantastic, it’s lightweight, custom launcher is great, a recent update added virtual key mapping, it has a gorgeous (if too bright) display, and solid build quality.

My biggest complaints are they put in Wi-Fi 5 rather than Wi-Fi 6, the dpad feels cheap, the display is too bright for playing in bed at night next to someone, and the price is too high when Ayn Odin Pro exists. I paid $300 on sale but I know it was $250 around Christmas. Still too high for the specs but I’ll get my moneys worth out of it I think.

I believe it is possible to play PS4 and PS5 remotely using a 3rd party app (not PlayStation official) once I’ve given that a shot I will be fully on board with calling this the best device for strictly streaming.

First of all, this completely exceeded my expectations! This got to be one of the best gaming devices I’ve ever owned. So good I need to leave a review for those who are getting into handheld gaming like myself. It is in fact a very fun way to play all of your AAA games on the go in many different ways of cloud gaming with the help of a strong WiFi or hotspot connection. Logitech made the device with high quality material and you can never go wrong with them. It’s light but sturdy. The buttons, sticks, bumpers and triggers all feel amazing and very clicky almost like an Xbox One controller and a gaming keyboard together. I’ve only had the device for less than 24 hours so I am still getting used to the controls. Upon turning on the device I was welcomed with the Logitech G Cloud opening to a google log in screen, enter all of your credentials and you are in. The screen is as clear as daylight, crispy, sharp and no signs of being faulty. Did I mention that it is also touch screen? You are presented with 4-5 cloud gaming apps so no need to download anything, just sign up/subscribe to one of them and you will have access to hundreds of games to play on cloud depending on which app you chose and of course its Android you also have Google Play. Now connection wise, you will need a really good some what decent internet connection that is configured to strictly gaming or multitasking. I don’t know much about GHz but it needs around 25 Mbps to ensure a smooth cloud gaming experience with minimal lag. On the go, I am using my hotspot on my iPhone but at home, I don’t have the best connection but it’s decent enough for me to play low res games like Skyrim, Fallout, Sims, Diablo and so on. With poor connection, of course you will be experiencing lag like never before making the games impossible to play and less enjoyable. If you want a personal desktop/computer on your device, I do recommend signing up for ShadowPC, this gives you the ability to have your own Windows desktop on your device, allowing you to install gaming apps like Steam, Ubisoft, Battle.net, and Epic Games. This is great because if you already have an account with any of these apps and you have games in your library, you can quickly install and play them immediately on your Logitech G Cloud. Since I just received this device a day ago from writing this review, I have not experience anything bad with the device. So far everything is running smoothly and I’m loving every minute of it. I super highly quadruply recommend the Logitech G Cloud to anyone who is looking into handheld gaming and want a beginner device. Thank you for reading.

I really loved the device, specially it’s android built in with play store

I played GTA5 on this device it’s fabulous

Casi nunca hago reviews, pero de verdad que este producto lo merece, es lo mejor para hacer streaming , me encantó, hace mucho que no estaba tan contento con una compra, lo recomiendo ampliamente. Yo lo uso con Moonlight y Ps Play y cero lag , la pantalla está increíble, el peso está muy bien, ya puedo avanzar a mi super backlog donde sea ( si también en el baño), solo debes tener buena conexión de Internet. Si lo que buscas es transmitir tus juegos de play o PC cómprala ya, no te arrepentirás. ( también sirve desde xbox y otras apps como GFN)

I like it really that handled game-console is the best & the seller is too much great , this the best store i met in Amazon 😍👍🏻 keep it up you deserve it 5🌟

Excelente! Pena que o preço é salgado. Super bem embalado, chegou 2 dias fora do prazo combinado. Paguei encomenda expressa à toa.

Mas o jogo é excelente! 👍🏻

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