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P24701
Community Member

Stadia

Hello Stadia community, 

Can someone please explain what stadia actually is/how it works. I am really interested in getting one because I want to play FIFA. I also play mobile games and I'm wondering how this connects with the main thing, is it a console, or something from the cloud because I am very confused. Sorry for the confusion.

kind regards,

p.b

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SurfinSurfotash
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Spoiler
 

Stadia is a service. You can either use the Free version which streams games you buy off their platform to your PC, or you can sign up to the Pro version, which streams the game in up to 4k and with 5.1 surround sound to you. Pro version allows you access to over 8 games or so per month you're able to claim, however, you must stay signed up to Pro to access them (Like "Games with Gold" or the PS4 Pro games access). Of course, you can't actually utilize the 4k unless you own a Chrome Cast Ultra to hook up to any HDMI compatible device like a TV, monitor, or tablet. You're able to play Stadia games on your phone if you have any compatible controller (You don't need the Stadia controller, but it is nice to look at and will come in handy later). You basically only need the controller if you'd like to play Stadia on any Chromecast paired device, so like your huge home theatre system.

There's a free trial right now that I'm guessing most users are on where you're given one free month of Pro to find out whether you like Stadia or not. You can claim the free games this month and I'd recommend doing it ASAP as the month is almost over. Also, they give out a $10 credit voucher for your first purchase, though it is non-replaceable if you refund your purchase.

Give it a try!

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P24701
Community Member

Ok, I think i understand. How does it work playing online?

So your Chromecast act as a console?

I will definitely give it a go 

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SurfinSurfotash
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

Yeah I guess the Chromecast Ultra could be the console for your television or monitor. If you don't want to spend the money on that, however, give it a go on your laptop, PC, or phone first. If you want to try your TV right off the bat you could get the bundle (Controller+CCU for $100.

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SurfinSurfotash
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

And as for your PC/console question, I'd say it's more like a console? I've been playing Destiny 2, and users aren't allowed graphical tweaking like FOV sliders, Vsync disabling, draw distance, etc. There's also no typing in game, voice chat only like a console (please enable typing, old console MMOs like Everquest online utilized the PS2's funny keyboard extension, so why not Stadia?). Stadia seems to run their own servers in games and there is no cross play so far, so we aren't allowed to utilize the huge userbase of PC and console gamers. I think Google's trying to ascertain their own player base before they do anything majorly ambitious and costly to them.

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P24701
Community Member

Alright. 

Do you know if FIFA is on it yet?

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SurfinSurfotash
Stadia Player
Stadia Player

I'm not sure, you'd have to look through the Stadia store.

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P24701
Community Member

I just realised I can't even get it because its not available in Australia yet

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