Interesting that they mention in the tweet responses that a family plan is on the radar.
While just a general answer atm, it is better than an outright no
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Interesting that they mention in the tweet responses that a family plan is on the radar.
While just a general answer atm, it is better than an outright no
Hope that Cyberpunk will come to Stadia so I don't have to upgrade my PC. My rig is good enough for most indie and some AAA games, but for Blockbuster titles streaming could be really great for me....even though there is no chance to play cyberpunk modded I guess. I do not care for owning games, I play games once (with exception of some oldies) and after that I do not care about them anymore.
I think I might play exclusives on switch and Ps4 and will use stadia for pc or multiplat games if they are available on the new service.
I think I might play exclusives on switch and Ps4 and will use stadia for pc or multiplat games if they are available on the new service.
Same. I really want to play Cyberpunk at max settings but I don't want to upgrade my PC! I hope it comes out on Stadia day one.
I just got a Vega 56, so i'll probably play Cyberpunk locally. But if the graphics on Stadia are way better, I'll play it there. I definitely will recommend console/pc-less friends play it on Stadia tho.
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Based on Stadias track record so far of getting third parties onboard for AAA games, I don't doubt it'll be available day one.
The family plan is definitely interesting. I could see them charging $25-$30 for it which isn't bad at all if that's the case.
It was confirmed by PR people during E3, but the details are still hazy. They also mentioned some kind of "guest pass" (separate from the Buddy Pass) to facilitate local multiplayer. I'm interested to know if I can buy Borderlands 3 on Stadia and play coop on a single license. Doubly-interested to know if it's somehow restricted to devices I own or if a friend in another state can play coop on my account.
One question I'd love someone to ask is what kind of aspect ratios will be available. I have an ultra wide monitor so it would be awesome if that's supported.
This has probably been discussed quite a bit, but I thought it was quite interesting and intelligent to have the controller connect directly to wifi (and thus the server) instead of going through a phone or other device, which has the chance of slowing down the input latency.
I wonder if that's an option that next-gen console controllers will have, since they still seem to be focusing on the ability to remote play and stuff like that. Either connect directly to the (console) or connect to wifi during remote play.
I wonder if that's an option that next-gen console controllers will have, since they still seem to be focusing on the ability to remote play and stuff like that. Either connect directly to the (console) or connect to wifi during remote play.
We will have to see how well it works, if it really makes that big of a difference. I know during some of the demo's the controller desynched from the server which adds a new list of possible problems
Ah, also a good point.
It also doesn't help when you're out and about and want to play... you'd still have to connect to the phone to get internet (e.g. wifi hotspot) or just connect directly to the phone
It sounds like Stadia might not support gaming over LTE at launch anyway, so you might have to be on wifi. But the Stadia controller supports wired mode, so you can probably connect it usb c->c
I don't know if the game console manufacturers have considered it, but now that Google has mentioned it, then I'd bet they'll at least explore the possibility.
One possibility for travelers is that the Stadia controller might have the ability to pair to a phone through Bluetooth, and then replicate Wi-Fi connection settings from the phone.
I'm in a pretty similar boat. I realize that it's a niche with a quieter voice than the enthusiast crowds on a gaming forum, but Stadia sounds like a really good fit for me. I prefer digital media (except for books and vinyl), I'm already hooked in to Google's ecosystem, I have good and stable Wi-Fi at home, and I'm not that interested in most mega-budget western games. When the occasional ~AAA~ (sigh) game that I'm interested in comes along -- like Cyberpunk -- it makes so much more sense for me to stream it than it does to invest in more hardware. In my very particular case, Switch with a little Stadia could be a very nice combo.
Ah, I didn't know it supports wired mode. I wonder if it could also function as a standard PC controller? $70 is a rather lofty price to pay for a controller that works only with a new and unproven game service, but this might be mitigated if the controller could also work with a PC or mobile device for games outside of Stadia.
Yeah the store page says it's hid compliant over usb-c. And I saw it confirmed elsewhere, not sure about the link.
I know it's not gonna happen, but I kinda sorta dream of Stadia on switch...
I'm pumped to give it a go. I had a surprisingly good experience with Project Stream. I might get a month of Stadia Pro just to test it out. Hopefully their unannounced free games for Stadia Pro are more enticing than Destiny 2.
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I'm sure a hacked Switch will be able to use Stadia. This is huge for sure.
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If Uplay+ has cross-save then I'll be spending a lot of time in that front. It's also coming to Stadia.
I'm hoping they port a decent amount of games over. That's my initial plan to test Stadia out at launch
I think Ubisoft offers much better value than EA Premiere with the quality of games they put out in comparison. Does anyone know if UPlay+ will get the deluxe versions of the games?
They said they will offer the "premium"versions, so I assume it will be the deluxe versions.
It would be cool if Stadia offered or allowed publishers to ship games with wine/proton. Ubi could offer a ton of their back catalog that way.
They did announce that Uplay Plus would launch on Stadia next year, not sure about your launch plans...
Lol, thought it was November. I'm actually cool with Destiny 2 to start.
I still have 2 ps4's so not in a rush
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Anyone else excited for cross-save on Destiny 2?
I feel like this is huge and I hope it becomes the norm across games that are big on multiple platforms.
I feel like this is huge and I hope it becomes the norm across games that are big on multiple platforms.
From what they've said, this is the first step towards cross play. That's going to take longer for them to implement.
Only got a PS4 pro but if I can play cyberpunk 2077 at 4k/60, I might just get the Stadia version.
I bought Stadia just for this, to fill the gap to PS5. After I heard Cyberpunk was coming to Stadia on Easy Allies but, that is unfortunately not true as of now.
Sorry to ruin your day. I apologize for not keeping up with the thread.
Sounds good, thanks.
So I got into the GeForce Now Beta. Although it has some issues, it's laid to rest my issues about input lag.
At 120Hz streaming, I do experience some microstuttering, but the input lag is largely comparable to 60fps vsync. I don't think most people will notice at all. I was playing Counter-Strike GO with m/kb and it wasn't bad at all. Nowhere near 144Hz Gsync, but not bad considering.
At 120Hz streaming, I do experience some microstuttering, but the input lag is largely comparable to 60fps vsync. I don't think most people will notice at all. I was playing Counter-Strike GO with m/kb and it wasn't bad at all. Nowhere near 144Hz Gsync, but not bad considering.
It will probably be fine for most games, and off course no one is gonna play their competitive game on a stadia.
anyway, I have mine pre-ordered, I really hope the controller will be any good. since I like the look of em
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New info has been added to that FAQ page
I'll add it to the OP.
I'll add it to the OP.
So you still need a Chromecast Ultra even if you're playing in 1080p? This plus needing the controller (I know the Chromecast is WiFi-only but still) and Destiny 2 not being crossplay and phone compatibility being limited to Pixel phones is really iffy.
I'm cautious but I can't wait for the Digital Foundry breakdown on input lag and video quality.
There is a "launch period" during which I believe the only way to play is through a Chromecast. After this period (months, maybe a year?), after the full rollout, you just need a browser and Internet.
Oh yeah I should have specified for TV usage.
For sure, 30 min at lunch break, or during a bus or a train ride that sounds perfect. Since it's cross save, I guess you could just pick it up later on your PC or console when you get home.
Isn't Destiny 2: New Light a PC only release? I don't remember precisely what they said when they announced it.
No, it's what the game will be called as of September when it goes f2p on all systems.
You can play with a browser right away, or at least that's the assumption for how laptop/desktop usage will work from day one.
biggest issue i see with d2 on stadia is without cross play, you'll have a very limited pool of players, only the early adopters which bums me out.
Yeah I think they really should have launched with a crossplay game included in the pro sub.
But if that quote is the only thing you are relying on, note that it says "Stadia Founder's Edition", which comes with a Chromecast Ultra. Them saying "...play across laptops, desktops..." in that context could mean only with Chromecast plugged in (those specific phones will have their specialized app/os-level support).
That doesn't make sense to me; you don't plug a Chromecast into a PC.
They are requiring people buy the Founder's edition (likely to limit the number of people accessing at launch so the system doesn't crash and burn); but if you buy the founders edition you'll be able to play on a laptop/desktop or a supported device.
How that works isn't specified; but it makes zero sense that it would require plugging in a Chromecast. That's an HDMI based device and the vast majority of PCs have no HDMI input.
So it's either going to be an app or a special version of or plugin for Chrome. (or simply an HTML5 based site you log into)
Google may have just outed a loophole to getting into Stadia Base at launch. From my latest Ars story:
More at: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019...irms-couch-co-op-game-access-after-delistings
More at: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2019...irms-couch-co-op-game-access-after-delistings
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