Just a casual gamer and my data usage has doubled since getting Stadia.
Hello @TwoDogs
Stadia does increase data usage. Here's a support page with some details: https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/9607891?hl=en
The most important bit is this table:
| Resolution | Data usage |
|---|---|
| Up to 4K (Stadia Pro only) | Up to 20 GB/hr |
| Up to 1080p | Up to 12.6 GB/hr |
| Up to 720p | Up to 4.5 GB/hr |
As you can see, it's possible to limit your data usage by reducing the resolution of the game you're playing. That page includes instructions for how to adjust this.
Hello @TwoDogs
Stadia does increase data usage. Here's a support page with some details: https://support.google.com/stadia/answer/9607891?hl=en
The most important bit is this table:
| Resolution | Data usage |
|---|---|
| Up to 4K (Stadia Pro only) | Up to 20 GB/hr |
| Up to 1080p | Up to 12.6 GB/hr |
| Up to 720p | Up to 4.5 GB/hr |
As you can see, it's possible to limit your data usage by reducing the resolution of the game you're playing. That page includes instructions for how to adjust this.
My plan is unlimited. I don't think I'd be using Stadia if I paid by the gigabyte. Haven't had that many speed hiccups or problems at all really. Couple of crashes, a couple of "slow connection" warnings, but nothing that I'd call a problem. More of my problems happened before I received my CCU and Stadia Controller.
Nice. I have a 1.2T cap, so I do have to be somewhat careful. I have found the CCU to be very reliable, but I'm a mouse-and-keyboard guy, so I don't end up using it as much as Chrome on a PC.