Google Stadia will only work on TV with Chromecast, computers running a Chrome browser, and Pixel devices

[Deleted member 2791]

I feel like a massive detail is being omitted by people (including Google) in this presentation. If you hoped to just play on the smartphone or tablet you already owned, it'll almost certainly not be the case:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/tech...ervice-for-games-no-console-needed/ar-BBUYqot

It is, however, launching a streaming service just for video games that will work on any TV with Chromecast, computers running a Chrome browser, and Google's Pixel devices. You don't download the games to your devices, just play them over any Wi-Fi connection.

Stadia will stream games in 4K at 60 frames per second in HDR with surround sound over a 25 Mbps internet connection. For now, it only works over Wi-Fi, but Google expects it to work on 5G connections in the future. You don't need to download a game and no special hardware is required — other than a $35 Chromecast to play on a TV.

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This specifically means that if your smartphone is not a Google Pixel, it won't be supported (for now). Stadia works through Chrome only if it's on a computer.

 

[CloudWolf]

Well, duh, it's a Google product, of course it's only going to run on Google devices.

Google Chrome is easy enough to get for everyone, so that's a very low barrier of entry.

 

[bdwnfn99]

And if you want to play in 4k on TV, you'll need the Chromecast Ultra

 

[Abriael]

Did you expect it to run on Firefox?

 

[TubaZef]

They said they're working to bring it to more platforms in the future

 

[Razgriz417]

damn there goes my dream of playing during my commutes lol

 

[Nemesis_]

What's the issue here? Am I missing something? Doesn't every smartphone run Chrome?

 

[shadow2810]

For everyone *


*with supported devices and internet connection

 

[TitlePending]

And if you want to play in 4k on TV, you'll need the Chromecast Ultra

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Still cheaper than a console.

But limiting it to just Google smartphones is the most surprising thing to me.

 

[Deleted member 2791]

Well, duh, it's a Google product, of course it's only going to run on Google devices.

Google Chrome is easy enough to get for everyone, so that's a very low barrier of entry.

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The presentation was very ambiguous about that:

Anyone with a computer should be able to try it, but when it comes to phone and tablets it's much trickier. Same for TVs.

What's the issue here? Am I missing something? Doesn't every smartphone run Chrome?

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It doesn't work on Chrome through phones. The only phones it'll work with are Google Pixel devices.

 

[Outrun]

Did you expect it to run on Firefox?

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Netscape Navigator bruh

 

[Ghost250]

Get your things guys this whole google thing, there aint nothing to see here.

 

[DvdGzz]

My Pixel is ready.

 

[ekim]

I'm not sure if they are just quoting what has been said at the presentation. Of course they would only use their devices when talking about tablets and phones.

 

[Nateo]

Wait not even for all Android devices? LMAO

 

[Deleted member 8001]

I already use all those things so no issue here.

 

[NotLiquid]

Man, I wouldn't want to use this thing on a phone anyway considering how obscenely expensive mobile plans with high data caps are.

 

[ImperatorPat]

What's the issue here? Am I missing something? Doesn't every smartphone run Chrome?

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iPhones are a thing (edit: and iPads, obviously. Gotta imagine google will eventually expand to them).

 

[hikarutilmitt]

It's a lot easier to tune performance expectations when you limit it to your own products. It's how Apple does things and not a lot of people seem to give them (any or enough) shit for it.

That being said, I'm willing to bet it will eventually become a thing on anyone running a specific Chrome version and on phones that use Android Q.

 

[statham]

Chrome is free, and on pretty much everything... Dont see the issue.

 

[Darryl M R]

Sad to see that iPhones aren't supported (unless it can work through my Chrome browser on my phone), but the vast majority of people should have some form of access.

 

[Expy]

For everyone *


*with supported devices and internet connection

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Chrome runs on almost everything... lol

 

[MattyG]

The presentation was very ambiguous about that:

Anyone with a computer should be able to try it, but when it comes to phone and tablets it's much trickier. Same for TVs.



It doesn't work on Chrome through phones. The only phones it'll work with are Google Pixel devices.

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I find it hard to believe there won't be a Stadia app, there's no way they're going to limit it to Pixels only

 

[Delusibeta]

Worth noting that this move isn't without precident: Google Assistant initially launched as a Pixel exclusive feature, before eventually rolling out to almost all other Android phones over time.

That said, initially its a disappointment, as I would imagine phone gaming would be a major target market for Stadia.

 

[PowerThroughLov]

It will work on all android devices shortly. Im sure of it. This isnt going to push Pixel phones and Google knows it.

 

[jorgejjvr]

makes sense

 

[Alexious]

I find it hard to believe there won't be a Stadia app, there's no way they're going to limit it to Pixels only

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Agreed.

 

[Baked Pigeon]

Yep, the CEO at the beginning of the conference specifically said pixel when talking about mobile devices. Not many people connected the dots.

 

[Deleted member 2791]

It's not just iPhones.
It's any smartphone that isn't a Google Pixel device. You can't run Stadia through the Chrome mobile app, only "through computers" according to this article.

 

[DarkMagician]

iPhones are a thing (edit: and iPads, obviously. Gotta imagine google will eventually expand to them).

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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-chrome/id535886823?mt=8

 

[Unknownlight]

Pixels only? Not any other Android device, let alone iPhones or iPads?

That's a pretty big detail to leave out.

 

[MrWonderworld]

I'll probably try this out on my Pixel phone.

 

[ikaben]

I thought I heard them mention something like "other browsers in the future", didn't they?

 

[Harlequin]

I'm wondering if the Pixel thing is an actual hardware limitation of some sort or if it's just Google wanting to shut out the phone manufacturing competition. If it's the latter, they're kind of shooting themselves in the foot.

 

[Deleted member 249]

What's the issue here? Am I missing something? Doesn't every smartphone run Chrome?

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Only Pixel devices, they said.

 

[Elderly Parrot]

Watch Chromecast will prob come free with a long term subscription

 

[Rocketz]

I'm assuming I'll need the external chromecast and not be able to use the one in my tv.

 

[Deleted member 249]

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-chrome/id535886823?mt=8

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They explicitly said "Pixel smartphones only".
Chrome on iOS is just a reskinned WebKit.

 

[Deleted member 3897]

No Samsung Galaxy?

 

[acheron_xl]

Hope someone writes a Stadia controller spoofer for a GPD Win then.

 

[Deleted member 4247]

If they don't support Android TV it's all kinds of stupid. I'm not buying a separate Chromecast Ultra to plug into my TV that already has one built in.

 

[krg]

wired connections will not work or did I miss something?

 

[Majukun]

well they have shown tablets too during the conference..are there pixel tablets?

 

[Broman1978]

I have a Chromecast Ultra connected to my TV so I just have to buy a Controller and i'm Good to go yes?

 

[TuMekeNZ]

Hmm this can't be right can it? Google needs to clarify... and give us pricing and minimum bandwidth while they are at it.

 

[Deleted member 2791]

well they have shown tablets too during the conference..are there pixel tablets?

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Yeah, the Google Pixel Slate.

 

[Black Chamber]

For everyone *


*with supported devices and internet connection

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Lol

...but true.

 

[DarkSora]

My Pixel 2 is ready.

 

[Canucked]

So when they said "Any screen" they meant "Any screen*"

Expected. I have an old chromecast but I will try it if I get a new one

 

[Hentailover]

"It's super understandable and accessible" - say the people that proceed to not understand it post links to mobile google chrome apps as if it's gonna work.