Google has given us more solid details on Google Stadia ahead of E3 2019, which is its upcoming online streaming service that allows one to play games without the need for a gaming PC or dedicated console. It is expected to revolutionize the gaming world due to its advanced features. However, it remains a mystery to most gamers around the world. Fortunately, this article will help you understand easily all you need to know about Google Stadia hence read on.
What is Google Stadia?
In straightforward terms, Google Stadia allows you to play any modern games on just about any screen that you have, with Google’s servers handling all of the processing power you require and beaming them to you through the cloud. You do not have to download or make any installations. All you need is a device that can run the Google Chrome browser for you to access the services of Google Stadia. When Google Stadia officially launches, it will be able to support play on your desktop, PC, tablet, smartphones and even TV (using a Chromecast Ultra).
Google Stadia’s release date
The earliest you can expect to access Google Stadia is November 2019, but the exact time is not yet given. However, you will need to you into the Stadia Founder’s edition. Google Stadia services will be accessible from the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, France, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy and Finland regions at first with more territories expected to be added in 2020 and beyond. If you would not want to purchase a Stadia Founder’s Edition, the Stadia Base option will be availed at some point in 2020.
What is Google Stadia’s Price?
Google Stadia will be available at various price points, although for you to play it as early as possible, you will have to part with $129/£119 to purchase the Stadia Founder’s Edition with the option to pre-order it now. With the Founder’s Edition bundle, you will be able to get a Chromecast Ultra for playing on our Television screen, a limited-edition Night Blue Stadia Controller as well as a three-month Stadia Pro subscription. Also, you will access a buddy pass that allows you to gift three months of Stadia Pro to our friend, as well as first dibs on our Stadia name (so that you can snag your preferred handle).
Stadia’s Cheaper Option
On the other hand, a Stadia Pro subscription priced at $9.99/£8.99 per month can stream games at 4K/60fps/HDR with a 5.1, and it also grants access to a growing library of free online games as long as your subscription remains active. You will also acquire discounts on games that are for purchase and for a specified amount of time, Stadia Pro will include the complete Destiny 2 experience, all previous add-ons, the new shadow keep the expansion, the base game and the annual pass with an option of transferring to your Guardian from other platforms.
However, if you do not want to pay for a Stadia Pro Subscription, you can always use Stadia Base, that will be coming in 2020. It is capped at 1080p/60fps with stereo surround, and you will have to purchase games individually although they will be yours to keep after you buy them. You can always play in a Chrome browser on any PC or a 3a or Pixel 3 phone. There are plans to expand Google Stadia to other phones soon.
The Google Stadia Controller
The dedicated Google Stadia controller is not required for one to play on google Stadia, which can support a variety of controllers as well as a simple mouse and keyboard setup. However, if you would like to play Google Stadia in the manner which Google intended, you can always purchase a Stadia controller for $69/£59 each. It comes in three including black, white or the Night Blue colourway that is included exclusively in the Founder’s edition.
How the Controllers Work
Google Stadia controllers use our Wi-Fi to connect directly with whatever device the game is being streamed from Google’s servers. It has a classic dual joystick, face button, D-pad as well as a shoulder button layout that closely resembles the DualShock 4 controller. Moreover, it has two extra buttons that let one capture footage or activate the Google Assistant easily. After you have obtained a supported controller as well as a screen to play on, you are all ready to use Google Stadia. You do not require any console or additional wires.
Google Stadia games
Google Stadia has an ever-growing library of games that looks impressive, especially considering that you do not require a console or powerful PC for you to enjoy these games. The Stadia connect presentation on June 6 threw in a handful of world-first reveals, including the Baldur’s Gate 3 from the studio that developed Divinity for your Screens: An Original Sin series, and Gylt, which is an intriguing Lovecraftian horror game from the developers of Rime. As of June 6, the confirmed games are such as Doom Eternal, Dragon Ball Genovese 2, Wolfenstein, Destiny 2, Power Rangers, Thumper, Baldur’s Gate 3, GRID, Metro Exodus, NBA 2K, Just Dance 2020, Mortal Kombat 11 and many more. More games are on their way as this is only the beginning.
A play for the Future
There are still a few unknowns with Stadia. For instance, Has the quality improved since the Project stream demo? However, Stadia has a real shot at improving the gaming world if they stick with it and keep on developing it with time. Game streaming is a massive concern for a lot of potential subscribers as numerous ISPs have started enforcing bandwidth caps.
Conclusion
With that said, you already know what is essential about Google Stadia. It is expected to storm the market with a large force, and in the future, it will probably serve as a benchmark for any upcoming game streaming services. If what Google has provided is anything to go by, then gaming will be a whole bundle of amazing experiences.
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