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kcrane
Community Member

Can I simply subscribe to Stadia without buying hardware?

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I already have Chromecast Ultra, a Google account, a fast connection, a Pixel book, a large TV and several controllers.

Is there no way to simply sign up online, pay the monthly fee and use the service?

 

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davidking
Stadia Player
Stadia Player
@kcrane The only option right now is the hardware packages. Coming in 2020, Stadia Base is how you will play games you purchase in up to 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second without an active subscription to Stadia Pro. It's not clear to me if you'll be able to buy Stadia Pro without the hardware.

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davidking
Stadia Player
Stadia Player
@kcrane The only option right now is the hardware packages. Coming in 2020, Stadia Base is how you will play games you purchase in up to 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second without an active subscription to Stadia Pro. It's not clear to me if you'll be able to buy Stadia Pro without the hardware.
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Xevioso
Founder
Founder

@kcrane right now if you're looking to buy in, you have to purchase the premier edition with the hardware in order to get a code to open an account. For you, what would be ideal would be if you know someone who was a founder. Founder's all got 2 buddy passes. So if you know someone who was a founder and still has a buddy pass they can give you, that's the best option for you. Otherwise you'll have to wait until the full launch of Stadia happens in a few months.

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ThOR27
Founder
Founder
Also, as far as I know, you will need a stadia controller to play on Chromecast.
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MetalTorso
Community Member
If you want to play on your pixel book, and don’t mind putting your email out there , I’ll send you one of my buddy passes for the free three months.
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kcrane
Community Member

A very generous offer :slightly_smiling_face:

kevin.crane@xinary.com

Thanks again

 

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MetalTorso
Community Member

I sent it, let me know when you receive it.

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