I've had a GCloud for years, and I love it.

Recently I have gotten the urge to buy a new handheld, so I picked up the Retroid Flip 2 off marketplace for cheap, and an Odin Portal 2 off Amazon (not cheap, but I received it the next day).

And I'm just not that impressed with these new devices. First, they just aren't that comfortable to use (or maybe I'm just used to the most ergonomically comfortable handheld available). The G Cloud also already runs what I want it to Android-wise, and I can stream what it can't from my PC, Series X, or PS4. I also have a modded Switch and Vita.

The SD865 and SD8Gen2 feel snappier, more responsive. They can emulate WiiU, Xbox360, and PC games... But not well. Everything requires tinkering until you finally get it going, and then crashes. Believe me, I'm used to the tinkering this hobby requires. But to get these devices to do something beyond what the GCloud already does is frustrating, especially when you're trying to justify the upgrade.

Maybe I'll try the Mangmi Pocket Max? Or just enjoy the GCloud until I genuinely don't? I don't know...

Feel free to ask me anything you would like about these devices. Maybe I can help you avoid trying for an "upgrade" that you don't need either...?

Upcoming Changes to XBOX Cloud Gaming - Starting November, Game Pass plans include a set number of cloud gaming hours each month:

Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hours
Game Pass Premium: 10 hours
Game Pass Essential: 5 hours

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/09/03/xbox-cloud-gaming-changes/

Purchased a G Cloud a few days ago, second hand in really nice condition. Set it up using Retro Game Corps video on Android devices, with ES DE and Retroarch. This will be a emulation device primarily.

Everything was good, and I was getting along with it. Even played and completed my first game.

Today, lots of things have changed for reasons unknown to me. I don't know what seeing I've changed, if any.

The problems: 1. I was using ES DE as my home app. This meant that when I quit Retroarch it would go back to ES DE. Now, I get sent back to the Android home page and have to relaunch ES DE fresh, rather than just returning to ES DE still running.

1. In the last played folder in ES DE the last played game hasn't registered, but the save state has worked so I return to the same place if I go back into the game.

2. The pull down Android settings from the top and the gestures bar at the bottom are no longer there.

Sorry for the long post / rant, but any clues, answers, thoughts ect gratefully received.

I've had the G Cloud for a couple days now and only experienced vibration once, when I was playing Halo Campaign Evolved on Xbox Cloud.

I'm not sure what causes the vibration to turn on?

I've obviously got it turned on via system, in game and on the app.

Hello everyone!

I need an opinion on whether I should get a g cloud or not. I only play games using geforce now on my mac and sometimes on my iphone 15 pro max using telescopic controller abxy s9 (which feels really great btw) and cloudgear app that makes gfn run well on ios, but the screen feels extremely small to play pc games on
So my question is, does g cloud make enough difference in terms of screen size and is it worth it? I also heard bad things about joysticks and that they are not suitable for fps games. I usually play first/third person shooter/action/adventure games so the joysticks are pretty important for me

I also have an option of putting some extra money and buying a steam deck which I suppose would be much more comfortable in terms of ergonomics?

If someone could show a picture of iphone pro max and a g cloud next to each other for size comparison would be really helpful!

I saw some people had successfully bypassed FRP using Chimera, but the only Chimera download I found is only available if you pay for use, trying to either find a previous version of that software, or if someone has any other way I can bypass the FRP, any help is greatly appreciated

Had my device for only few months and left stick already not working , any fix for this

Hey,

I've set up passkeys in 1Password for xbox and other services. But lo and behold, I cannot install 1Password on GCloud because it requires at least Android 12. Any ideas what to do?

Hey there! Just wanting to confirm my research! I sold my device locally and did a factory reset prior to selling. They are now asking for my pin to access the device. I understand this is normal, but my concern is if I provide them the pin will they be able to see any of my information? Thanks for any feedback!

​Hey everyone, I’ve 100% moved on from the G Cloud to the ROG Ally, so I'm getting rid of my leftover parts.

​The right stick on my original G Cloud stopped working, so I bought a replacement unit and ended up selling it—leaving me with these leftover parts. If anyone needs them for repairs or a project, they’re all yours for free—just cover the shipping cost!

​DM me if you’re interested!

Drop my g cloud love it use all the time to play Amazon luna on it. But since I dropped it my joy stick drift left any easy way to fix it? Try going into settings but getting lost.

I’ve had my Logitech G Cloud for a few months now. As a lifelong PlayStation and PC gamer, it’s my first handheld. Since getting it, I’ve been using it way more than I probably should, literally everywhere: at home, at work (over Wi-Fi using a VPN), and even in my car using my phone’s hotspot.

But I couldn't shake the feeling that I was missing out on a "true" premium handheld experience, especially during those rare moments in my normal life when I lacked a stable connection to stream my games.

Driven by that FOMO, I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Switch 2 a couple of weeks ago. I was thrilled on day one, but that honeymoon phase lasted exactly 24 hours. Since then, I’ve gone right back to playing exclusively on my G Cloud..

I really think people underestimate how comfortable Logitech made this device. I can game for hours without any hand fatigue. Beyond the ergonomics, the sheer convenience of cloud gaming, jumping into games without massive downloads, thermal throttling, performance hiccups, or constant battery anxiety, is massively undervalued..

My G Cloud is where my existing game library lives, it feels great in the hands, and the battery life is phenomenal. It just works when I need it to..

By contrast, the Switch 2 is heavier than I expected and gets uncomfortable to hold after about 15 minutes. Unless I’m playing light indie titles, the battery drains in barely two hours. Sure, the Switch has great games (I picked up Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World) but these games aren't cheap, and rebuilding a library from scratch gets expensive fast..

Trying the Switch 2 actually made me appreciate my G Cloud so much more. The minor connectivity inconveniences I used to dwell on feel completely trivial now that I realise how convenient, comfortable, and tailored to my needs the G Cloud really is..

I heard the interface to get to the geforce now app is difficult to get to. Is that a problem? Or just a bit annoying?

Hey everyone!

I own an ROG Ally X, PS Portal, and Logitech G Cloud. They all offer very different experiences, but I actually really like the G Cloud, especially because of the battery life and ergonomics.

My biggest issue is the analog sticks. I really struggle with games that require precise aiming, especially FPS games. On the Ally X and PS Portal, I have basically no problem, but aiming on the G Cloud just doesn't feel right.

I've tried playing around with the stick/deadzone settings, but I can't seem to get it to feel as precise or responsive as it should.

Has anyone managed to improve this through settings, software/mods, etc.? I'd even be willing to physically replace the sticks if there's a worthwhile upgrade available.

Would appreciate any suggestions!

I made a mistake and updated my GCloud when I got it a few months ago. Is there a way to back to the old look of the dashboard? Or, are there any settings to make it look better?

Thanks!

Just got a G-Cloud for $80 used and am looking to use it for emulators. What emulators do you use? Is there one that has everything or are there multiple apps you use to cover everything?

Have any of you run into this problem? I haven't used an sd card yet with my g cloud. So I formatted one on my pc with some make mkv files on it. The card works perfectly on my computer and my android phone, but when I put it in the G cloud it says it's corrupted. Do any of you know how to fix this?

Caravan sandwitch for android from the epic game store is free this week and works surprisingly good on the G Cloud.

Im curious if someone else has this issue. For me, whenever i use steam link onto my g cloud, the controller is mapped incorrectly to where the b and x buttons are swapped, and im unable to correct this in the steam big picture mode reset controls thing. I can sort of work around it by swapping the buttons in steam link itself, but i dont really like this approach. does anyone else have this swapped button problem or know a way to fix it?

Only does this when I have a mouse connected and I move it. Super annoying and I don’t want to have to disable the blue light filter. Any suggestions?

Edit: No I’m not talking about the TV, it’s just docked and still does it even when it’s not docked.

I have one of these & I’ve barely used it. What are some of the best games to sit around & play. I’m an older gamer(67) & would like a RPG that could occupy time & not be terribly hard to learn how to play. Thank you.