I also couldn't help but notice that the Stadia app UI does not support the device's hardware controls, so navigation has to be done with the touchscreen. Worse yet, this delay is not alleviated by dropping Stadia's streams to 720p. More or less, Stadia games look great on the G Cloud, especially when rendered at 1080p, but the perceptible delay infringes on gameplay enjoyment. ![]() The latency is a Stadia issue, not a Logitech issue, but it's there regardless, which ultimately means I can't enjoy my Stadia games when there is perceptible lag, which is a long-running issue I've had with the service (for the love of gaming, upgrade your servers, Google, this is getting ridiculous). Keep in mind I've always experienced latency with Stadia, so the G Cloud performs exactly the same as my high-end laptops and Shield streaming boxes. Stadia games look great on the 1080p screen, but there was some latency. I first tested a few Stadia games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. So it comes as no surprise to see Logitech (a well-known gaming peripheral manufacturer) entering the fray with the recently announced G Cloud, but what is surprising is that this particular handheld is built around streaming games, which is clearly a growth area what with Amazon, Nvidia, Microsoft, and Sony all offering their own streaming services. Over the years, I've owned many handhelds, and what with the resurgence of handheld gaming with the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, Analogue Pocket, not to mention a bevy of Android and PC handhelds, along with a gigantic Game Boy modding scene, handheld gaming is very much in vogue in 2022. I've been gaming since I was three, and I've always had a handheld at my side since the Game Boy was released in 1989. In no way am I shy about the fact I love handhelds.
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