topic Re: Data Usage in Stadia General

Data Usage

TwoDogs — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:37:08 GMT

Just a casual gamer and my data usage has doubled since getting Stadia.

Re: Data Usage

JohnZoidberg — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 20:14:33 GMT

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.

Re: Data Usage

TwoDogs — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 20:24:19 GMT

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.

Re: Data Usage

JohnZoidberg — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 20:34:22 GMT

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.