Google Stadia release, pricing and games announced

D34DL1N3R · Jun 7, 2019

kevin corms said:
the soap opera effect comes from frame interpolation, not high framerates. Spanish soap operas used to be filmed at real low framerates and used interpolation to get up to 30 fps, hence the term.

I am well aware of the differences, but this is why some devs choose to lock frames to as low as 30fps in certain games, to give them a more cinematic feel. My opinion still stands.

chartube12 said:
People are confused. I think you can choose to buy the games and play them from the cloud for free. Or you can choose to pay a monthly fee and play as many as you want. However while you have the monthly service, you can buy the games at a slight discount. Than if you ever cancel the sub, you can still play the game you bought. This is exactly how xbox’s Game pass works. Only difference at this time is, Xbox you download the full game and with google you don’t!

Except the official page very clearly states that Destiny 2 will be the only "free" game available at launch. That means you will need to pay for the other 24. Sure, they will add more "free" games but anyone expecting new AAA games to be included with the $10 a month is going to be sorely mistaken. If I end up being wrong, them I was wrong. Shrug. But I don't think people are confused in the slightest. Go read the official page instead of their "press release" info.

Alysh_Graham · Jun 7, 2019

Well it's Google, so I'll buy it. I hope Skyrim and Crysis runs on that Stadia thing.

DbGt · Jun 7, 2019

I dont get it, so the only advantage is not needing a gaming pc? Meh. GPUs are not that expensive.

Apart from that, whats the difference with steam? You still need to buy the games.....

Pipistrele · Jun 7, 2019

DbGt said:
I dont get it, so the only advantage is not needing a gaming pc? Meh. GPUs are not that expensive.

They kinda are though.

the_randomizer · Jun 7, 2019

Pipistrele said:
They kinda are though.

Not really. Not sure what you're looking at.

Pipistrele · Jun 7, 2019

the_randomizer said:
Not really. Not sure what you're looking at.

Semi-decent gaming GPU is around $200 ($150 if you're really stretching it), and if your computer is old and uses outdated ports/standards, the price of replacing parts for compatibility also adds up.

titan_tim · Jun 7, 2019

Wow, so up to 1080p is completely free for the service!?!

Not too shabby since most people don't have computer monitors or phones which are past 1080p anyways. Many people are complaining about it not having free games, but it will definitely do free weekends to play games like steam does, just without having to install the 40-60GB game.

This is a true win for gamers, just not so much for pirates and/or hackers since it will be impossible to play those games through the system.

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DbGt said:
I dont get it, so the only advantage is not needing a gaming pc? Meh. GPUs are not that expensive.

Apart from that, whats the difference with steam? You still need to buy the games.....

I hope that this is sarcasm. If you EVER want to play a game at 4k at 60fps, you're looking at over $1,000 for a GPU. You'd have to use Stadia pro for over 10 years to be equivalent to that.

If you get a video card that's only $200, you'll be running at 1080p and below 60fps. Stadia basic is FREE, and up to 1080p and 60fps. The only thing you need to buy are the games, so you can use that saved $200 on a few games instead. Win-Win.

The ONLY thing I'm worried about is if the stadia store will have deals as good as the steam sales.

Pipistrele · Jun 7, 2019

titan_tim said:
This is a true win for gamers, just not so much for pirates and/or hackers since it will be impossible to play those games through the system.

It's a nightmare when it comes to preservation, though - knowing industry's current disregard for preserving games, and the fact that it's often on the shoulders of pirates to keep abandoned titles afloat, I'm kinda intimidated by the prospect of streaming-only games. Besides, unless some proper price correction will be in place, it can really screw over some of the poorer countries, where digital purchases are extremely expensive and piracy is the only reasonable option. So, I dunno about "win for gamers".

chartube12 · Jun 7, 2019

depaul said:
Now that's a real competitor for you Sony.
I don't care about google but I remember how PS1 and PS2 eliminated without mercy Sega Saturn and Dreamcast.

Xabring · Jun 7, 2019

if this tweet correctly predicts what it does says, this will backfire them from the start-
Other than that, 7/10 Too munch download requierement for my country.

Also this:

Pipistrele said:
It's a nightmare when it comes to preservation, though - knowing industry's current disregard for preserving games, and the fact that it's often on the shoulders of pirates to keep abandoned titles afloat, I'm kinda intimidated by the prospect of streaming-only games. Besides, unless some proper price correction will be in place, it can really screw over some of the poorer countries, where digital purchases are extremely expensive and piracy is the only reasonable option. So, I dunno about "win for gamers".

If exclusive games comes to stadia, those games are just as well screwed.

guily6669 · Jun 7, 2019

Well I can play some steam games on my Nvidia Shield tablet already for free and even run better than my PC, but mehh I'd rather play them on my PC than streaming...

r5xscn · Jun 7, 2019

D34DL1N3R said:
Misleading information from Google spreading like wildfire. The only "free" game available at launch is going to be Destiny 2. The others will have to purchased separately, in addition to the subscription price. Per the official Stadia site.

If you still need to pay subscription + game fee (which you don't know what happens if you stop subscribing), then this product is pretty much a proof of concept.

That's a heck of ripoff. The only benefit is maybe game anywhere but rip your data plan.

the_randomizer · Jun 7, 2019

Xabring said:
if this tweet correctly predicts what it does says, this will backfire them from the start-
Other than that, 7/10 Too munch download requierement for my country.

Also this:

If exclusive games comes to stadia, those games are just as well screwed.

Oh yeah, I mean, this will for sure help the already garbage internet infrastructures throughout the world, alright

D34DL1N3R · Jun 7, 2019

the_randomizer said:
Not really. Not sure what you're looking at.

1080ti's are still in the $1300 range and 2080ti's even more. Even non ti 2080's are in the $600-$1000 range.

the_randomizer · Jun 7, 2019

D34DL1N3R said:
1080ti's are still in the $1300 range and 2080ti's even more. Even non ti 2080's are in the $600-$1000 range.

Because the 1080's are out of production and 2080's are high end, why on earth do you need either one? Unless you raytrace, you don't need the 2080 at all.

Why can't you get something mid-range that's in production? I found one for 330 dollars easy.

DANTENDO · Jun 7, 2019

anhminh said:
or you mom unplug it stop you from continue playing would be suck.

Do a deal with yr mum tht you clean the dishes three times a week

Pakhitew-Island · Jun 7, 2019

This could be the best deal ever, Streaming only games is a terrible idea that companies only push to save themselves money and give themselves more power in your company/customer relationship. Our internet cant handle it, you dont own anything, you need internet in the first place, preservation will be impossible, its just terrible.

Like just this week we're seeing basically the entire Telltale library just disappear off Steam, which is an ironic parallel to this being pushed at relatively the same time.

D34DL1N3R · Jun 7, 2019

the_randomizer said:
Because the 1080's are out of production and 2080's are high end, why on earth do you need either one? Unless you raytrace, you don't need the 2080 at all.

Why can't you get something mid-range that's in production? I found one for 330 dollars easy.

Because going mid-range means needing to replace it for another $350 dollar card in two years when it can no longer hit 60fps in new AAA games in 1080p with all settings maxed.

Jiehfeng · Jun 7, 2019

I still have my doubts on whether you have to buy the games additionally with the subscription. I think that will be just an option to 'own it forever'. Every game would be coming with the subscription. Did they confirm anything about this clearly?

Anyways, it sucks it's only available in those countries. Probably cause with more countries means more server overload and the likes.

cottonMOUSE · Jun 7, 2019

the_randomizer said:
Because the 1080's are out of production and 2080's are high end, why on earth do you need either one? Unless you raytrace, you don't need the 2080 at all.

Why can't you get something mid-range that's in production? I found one for 330 dollars easy.

he thinks he's doing 4K Ultra @ 60fps on a $330 GPU..

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