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Isn't there is going to be a free version soon? where you pay for the game and stream at upto 1080p instead of 4k. No added benifits (no free games, no discounts )
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Seems like a total clusterfeck of a launch. I predict loads of fun for those of us who're not buying, sort of like Fallout 76. Not so much for those who are paying to be entertained.Reddit AMA
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- No achievement UI (will launch 'shortly' after Stadia launch)
- Existing Chromecast Ultras will not support Stadia on launch day
- No family sharing - recommended to just purchase another $60 game for your child's account (plan to launch family sharing early next year)
- No ETA for Stadia on iOS
- Can only purchase games via phones
- Stadia Buddy Pass not available to Founders until two weeks after launch
- Making their own phone mount for the Stadia controller available weeks after launch
Seems clear they rushed it to get the holiday money as well as trying to get sales before the new Xbox/PS5 are officially launched and take over the media coverage.Seems like a total clusterfeck of a launch. I predict loads of fun for those of us who're not buying, sort of like Fallout 76. Not so much for those who are paying to be entertained.
Seems about right, with pretty much every feature coming "after launch" (whenever that may be). Don't they realize a completely botched launch is extremely difficult to recover from? I mean look at Xbox One, they've managed to create a lot of goodwill again in recent times but in terms of systems sold, they're still paying the price for that Don Mattrick-inspired disaster of a launch.Seems clear they rushed it to get the holiday money as well as trying to get sales before the new Xbox/PS5 are officially launched and take over the media coverage.
It's basically a beta soft launch, early access thing, but marketed as a full product which has been the biggest mistake they've made. The XBox One was up against the PS4 in the same space which made their launch even harder; at the moment Stadia runs unopposed, which does gives them a chance to get their sh*t together before Microsoft properly details exactly what their streaming offering will be. For my money though I think the Xbox streaming service is going to blow Google away with what they'll be able to offer.Seems about right, with pretty much every feature coming "after launch" (whenever that may be). Don't they realize a completely botched launch is extremely difficult to recover from? I mean look at Xbox One, they've managed to create a lot of goodwill again in recent times but in terms of systems sold, they're still paying the price for that Don Mattrick-inspired disaster of a launch.
Unopposed? Shadow exists and is fairly popular.It's basically a beta soft launch, early access thing, but marketed as a full product which has been the biggest mistake they've made. The XBox One was up against the PS4 in the same space which made their launch even harder; at the moment Stadia runs unopposed, which does gives them a chance to get their sh*t together before Microsoft properly details exactly what their streaming offering will be. For my money though I think the Xbox streaming service is going to blow Google away with what they'll be able to offer.
But not for the 12 launch titles if you pay the 9.99, right? Or do you have to buy those too? Surely not?You still have to pay for the games though. The 9.99 is effectively the monthly price to rent their hardware. Is that worth it?
You pay and you get one free game added to your collection plus 4K resolution. The free version launching next year gets you 1080p.But not for the 12 launch titles if you pay the 9.99, right? Or do you have to buy those too? Surely not?
You have to buy them separately, even with a paid subscription. The Pro subscription of 9.99/month gives you access to 4k@60 gaming and a Destiny 2: Shadowkeep for free. Note that Destiny 2's base game is available for free on all platforms, so the only free game you actually get with your paid subscription is a single piece of DLC.But not for the 12 launch titles if you pay the 9.99, right? Or do you have to buy those too? Surely not?
Huh? So let's say I subscribe for the pro version now (9.99€/month), are you telling me I will only be able to play one single game when it comes out next week? Because it can feck off if so.You pay and you get one free game added to your collection plus 4K resolution. The free version launching next year gets you 1080p.
What? That's ridiculous if true. I thought I was going to be able to play RDR 2 on my shitty pc at last ffs. feck this then. I'll just "acquire" it the old fashion way and play it on shitty settings instead. Not going to let these bastards rip me off like that.You have to buy them separately, even with a paid subscription. The Pro subscription of 9.99/month gives you access to 4k@60 gaming and a Destiny 2: Shadowkeep for free. Note that Destiny 2's base game is available for free on all platforms, so the only free game you actually get with your paid subscription is a single piece of DLC.
The only people who'll be able to play from November 19th are those who bought the Founder's Edition or Premiere Edition, which costs around $130 and includes a Chromecast Ultra, Stadia controller and 3 months worth of Pro subscription. So even those people will have to buy all games other than Destiny 2: Shadowkeep and will have to continue paying 9.99/month once their initial 3 month period runs out.
To clarify: once Stadia has it's "real" launch, you won't necessarily need a Pro subscription, that's only if you want to play 4k@60fps. I'm not sure when it releases in full - sometime next year in any case - but at that point you can get the free sub and play games in 1080p. So in your case, you will be able to just buy RDR 2 and play it without monthly charge. Which is a decent deal if you're willing to give up any sort of game ownership.What? That's ridiculous if true. I thought I was going to be able to play RDR 2 on my shitty pc at last ffs. feck this then. I'll just "acquire" it the old fashion way and play it on shitty settings instead. Not going to let these bastards rip me off like that.
It's not out in the UK until next year, didn't know it was already out other places. You're right, Shadow does look decent.Unopposed? Shadow exists and is fairly popular.
Yeah, that's not too bad I guess. I'll wait and see how this turns out.To clarify: once Stadia has it's "real" launch, you won't necessarily need a Pro subscription, that's only if you want to play 4k@60fps. I'm not sure when it releases in full - sometime next year in any case - but at that point you can get the free sub and play games in 1080p. So in your case, you will be able to just buy RDR 2 and play it without monthly charge. Which is a decent deal if you're willing to give up any sort of game ownership.
We need some more details (especially in terms of pricing) but yeah this looks a lot better. At the very least, game ownership still exists as you can actually buy games you can still play on local hardware and at the same time you have Game Pass as an alternative option. Compared to Stadia... It's embarrassing for Google.
Microsoft’s offering is way better if people are interested in streaming. 3500 games already compared to what google will offer which is nothing.
It’s the fact Google don’t even seem to believe in it. Zero hype and almost no advertising, they can’t be confident in the technology.People who actively want this to fail are basically hoping thousands of people lose their money just so they can feel superior.
It's a commercial product. If you don't want it then don't buy it. No need to shit on people who have bought it.
Imagine standing in the supermarket and pointing at people buying Mountain Dew just because you hate it. That's you that is...
Who wants it to fail?People who actively want this to fail are basically hoping thousands of people lose their money just so they can feel superior.
It's a commercial product. If you don't want it then don't buy it. No need to shit on people who have bought it.
Imagine standing in the supermarket and pointing at people buying Mountain Dew just because you hate it. That's you that is...
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I disagree. I want this to fail because I don't want Google to have any significant influence in the gaming industry. It has nothing to do with feeling superior or wishing people lose their money.People who actively want this to fail are basically hoping thousands of people lose their money just so they can feel superior.
It's a commercial product. If you don't want it then don't buy it. No need to shit on people who have bought it.
Imagine standing in the supermarket and pointing at people buying Mountain Dew just because you hate it. That's you that is...
Some people seem to forget this place isn't reddit or twitter and we don't often have the same reactions as those bitch-fests can and often do.I disagree. I want this to fail because I don't want Google to have any significant influence in the gaming industry. It has nothing to do with feeling superior or wishing people lose their money.
Or how about renaming OT to Google Stadia StadiumThis should be our new shirt sponsor. The way it’s been handled must resonate with every fan.
"Working with developers to build features that unlock gaming experiences only possible on Stadia."