What is Stadia?

Stadia is a cloud gaming service developed and operated by Google. It works by allowing users to play video games by streaming them from Google's data centers, eliminating the need for users to purchase dedicated gaming hardware like consoles or high-end PCs.

Some key things to know about Stadia:

• It streams games at up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS, providing high fidelity graphics and smooth gameplay comparable to consoles and gaming PCs.
• Users play Stadia games simply by using the Stadia app or website - the only thing needed is an internet connection fast enough for streaming.
• Stadia supports play across devices like phones, tablets, computers, and TVs via Chromecast Ultra. Gaming can happen seamlessly across screens.
• Users purchase full game titles on the Stadia store. There is a free tier with limited game selection, and a $9.99 per month Stadia Pro subscription that enables 4K streaming, free games each month, and discounts.
• Stadia relies entirely on streaming from Google's servers. Users do not need to download or install game files or purchase gaming hardware. Google handles all the computational work on their end.
• Latency and internet speeds can greatly impact quality of gameplay when streaming. Slower speeds and unstable connections result in lag, visual artifacts, or resolution downgrades.

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