![]() ![]() Google is currently selling Stadia Premiere Edition bundle packages through its online store for €129. This already rules out rural parts of Ireland where the lack of decent broadband for business, let alone pleasure, remains a hot topic. Its top offering - 4K resolution with HDR support and 5.1 Surround Sound - requires a speed of 35Mbps. Google recommends those playing Stadia have a minimum connection speed of 10 megabits per second (Mbps).Īt that speed, the company says gamers can play in stereo with 720p resolution. A gamer kicked out of the living room, for example, can pick up where they left off at the TV by switching to their phone or laptop elsewhere.Īll this, of course, requires an internet connection. ![]() ![]() The multi-platform nature of Stadia mean players can pause their game on one medium and resume on another. Games are bought online at what Google says will be market rates comparable to other platforms.Īll the work in processing the gaming takes place at Google’s various data centres - the Irish cloud is based at Dublin’s Grange Castle Business Park. There is no console, no discs, and no download or significant loading times - players just turn on their chosen medium, connect to the service, and play. Stadia’s dedicated controller connects to the service via WiFi. Gamers can also play on newer models of Google’s Pixel phones, though the company says this ability will extend to other phones across brands over time. The premise of the platform sees players connect to Stadia online either through a Chromecast plugged into their TV, or via Google’s Chrome browser for those playing on their PC. ![]() Stadia, which is the internet giant’s first foray into gaming, launches tomorrow and - on paper at least - could be a game-changer. The XBox’s xCloud streaming service is currently being trialed, and ‘PlayStation Now’ already allows gamers stream titles online through their console instead of buying a disc or downloading a title. Two giants of home console gaming - Microsoft and Sony - have already shown their hand as to how they will develop their streaming offerings. ![]()
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