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Platform(s): Stadia
Genre: Hardware
Developer: Google
Release Date: 2019

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Google Stadia Reveals Launch Window, Pricing, Launch Titles

by Rainier on June 6, 2019 @ 7:07 p.m. PDT

Stadia is a video game platform that delivers instant access to your favorite games on any type of screen - whether it's a TV, laptop, desktop, tablet or mobile phone.

Stadia is Google’s new streaming gaming platform that is set to revolutionize the way gamers access, play and enjoy their favorite games. Stadia is a cloud-based platform that will enable you to play your favorite HD games across screens instantly with one-click and will never require a download or updates making it the most accessible platform ever.

The Founder’s Edition gives our first set of fans the highest quality gaming experience—you’ll get Stadia Pro and the ability to play your favorite games across multiple screens (for those of you with a 4K TV and Stadia Pro,  you'll get up to 4K HDR resolution at 60 frames per second with 5.1 surround sound). Stadia Pro will include free content, as well as discounts on titles you buy. The first free title is “Destiny 2,” and it comes with the base game, all previous add-ons, the upcoming Shadowkeep expansion and the annual pass. And after your free 3-month subscription ends, Stadia Pro is only $9.99 per month.

If you want to pick up an extra controller for multiplayer games, for your laptop or just to keep a spare in your backpack, they come in three colors—Just Black, Clearly White or Wasabi—for $69.99.


And if you don’t need 4K quality resolution, you can still play your favorite games on virtually any screen with instant access and no downloads, updates, or patches. Coming in 2020, Stadia Base is how you will play games you purchase in up to 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second without an active subscription to Stadia Pro.

You can now pre-order the Stadia Founder’s Edition at the Google Store—a limited number are available, so if you want to be one of our “founders,” be sure to get it before it’s gone.

The Founder’s Edition packs nearly $300 of value into just $129.99 and includes:

  • A Chromecast Ultra
  • A limited-edition Night Blue Stadia Controller
  • Three months of Stadia Pro (more on that below)
  • A three month Buddy Pass to bring one friend along for the ride
  • Dibs on selecting a Stadia Name

Stadia will be come available on November, 2019 through the Stadia Founder’s Edition and will come in a variety of versions.

Stadia Founder’s Edition – $129.99 (available for pre-order now)

  • Limited-edition Night Blue controller
  • Chromecast Ultra
  • Three-month Stadia Pro subscription
  • First dibs on Stadia Name
  • One 3-month Buddy Pass to give Stadia Pro to a friend

Stadia Pro – $9.99/Month (available at launch in Founder’s Edition)

  • Up to 4K/60fps/HDR with 5.1 surround sound
  • Free games (access available as long as Stadia Pro subscription is active)
  • Exclusive discounts on games for purchase
  • **limited-time only, Stadia Pro grants you access to the full Destiny 2 experience, which includes the base game, all previous add-ons, the new Shadowkeep expansion and the annual pass. You will be able to transfer your Guardian from other platforms (currently PC and Xbox)
  • Includes all Stadia Base benefits

Stadia Base (available in 2020)

  • Up to 1080p/60fps with stereo sound
  • Buy and keep the games you want
  • Play in a Chrome browser on any computer or on your Pixel 3 or 3a phone (expanding to other phones over time)

The Stadia controller uses WiFi to connect directly to the game running in the data center and comes with two buttons for quick access to capture footage and the Google Assistant. Priced at $69. You can pick up a second controller and choose from three different colors: Just Black, Clearly White or Wasabi.

At launch, Stadia will be available in 14 countries through the Founder’s Edition: US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. More regions will be added starting in 2020.

During the launch window, Stadia will be home to the latest games from the biggest publishers, spanning all genres. This is only the beginning of the Stadia launch portfolio.

Launch Publishers and Titles:

  • Bandai Namco - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
  • Bethesda - DOOM Eternal, DOOM 2016, Rage 2, The Elder Scrolls Online, Wolfenstein: Youngblood
  • Bungie - Destiny 2
  • Capcom
  • Coatsink - Get Packed
  • Codemasters - GRID
  • Deep Silver - Metro Exodus
  • Drool - Thumper
  • Electronic Arts
  • Giants Software - Farming Simulator 19
  • Larian Studios - Baldur's Gate 3
  • nWay Games - Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
  • Rockstar
  • Sega - Football Manager
  • SNK - Samurai Shodown
  • Square Enix - Final Fantasy XV - Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Shadow of the Tomb Raider
  • 2K - NBA 2K, Borderlands 3
  • Tequila Works - Gylt
  • Warner Bros - Mortal Kombat 11
  • THQ - Darksiders Genesis
  • Ubisoft - Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Just Dance , Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint , Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 , Trials Rising, The Crew 2

Stadia Controller ($69)- Technical Specs:

  • Wi-Fi: Dual-band (2.4GHz / 5GHz) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2 (BLE)
  • Headset jack: 3.5mm headset jack for headsets with or without a microphone
  • USB: USB-C port for charging, wired gameplay, and accessories such as USB-C headsets. HID-compliant
  • Weight: 268g
  • Dimensions: 163mm x 105mm x 65mm
  • Google Assistant: Google Assistant button to trigger microphone
  • Capture button: Quick access to image and video capture
  • Battery: Internal rechargeable Li-Ion battery

Chromecast Ultra - Technical Specs:

  • Dimensions: 2.29in (58.20 mm) x 0.53 in (13.70 mm) x 2.29 in (58.20 mm)
  • WeightDevice: 1.6 oz (47 g), Adapter: 3.5 oz (101 g)
  • Resolution: Supports all resolutions up to 4K Ultra HD and high dynamic range (HDR) for stunning picture quality
  • Wireless: 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz) 1x2 MISO Wi-Fi for high-performance streaming
  • Power: Power supply required and included
  • Ports & Connectors:
    • HDMI plugs directly into the TV
    • Micro-USB for power and data
    • Ethernet port on the power adapter for hard-to-reach Wi-Fi spots in your home
  • Supported Operating Systems:
    • Android 4.2 and higher
    • iOS 9.1 and higher
    • macOS X 10.9 and higher
    • Windows 7 and higher
  • Requirements:
    • TV with an HDMI port
    • Wi-Fi network or Ethernet
    • Wi-Fi–enabled supported device (learn more)

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