Tipster Evan Blass has leaked some images of the upcoming Logitech-Tencent cloud gaming handheld device. The images reveal that the device is running the Android operating system. The cloud gaming handheld was announced earlier this month by Logitech G. It is the culmination of the partnership between Logitech G and Tencent Games and could be released later this year.

The images were quickly flagged and pulled down due to a DMCA complaint. The images helped to provide a few details about the new cloud gaming handheld. There’s still much however to know about the device. The design of the handheld bears a close semblance with a particular Tencent patent filing for a PC console. The images however show that the device runs Android (with the complement of the Google Play Store). The device will be focused on streaming cloud-based games, unlike traditional consoles. This means that the Android platform may not be critical in the operations of the device.

The gadget will possibly feature Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now with Android app support already available for both. The presence of the Steam icon on the device indicates some input from Valve. The device has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, but a 5G version could also be in the mix.

Of course, the versatility of the new cloud gaming handheld is enhanced with 5G connectivity. Xbox and Steam are the two services that may be available for the new handheld, as well as other options. As per the Steam link, it could be used to stream games from your PC instead of the cloud. There are no specifics yet on the release date and pricing.

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