Google Stadia shutdown: Final few days to enjoy cloud gaming platform
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- 17 Jan 2023
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If you purchased a Google Stadia controller and games, then this is your last chance to enjoy some cloud gaming with the service.
Google Stadia is about to shut down for good, just three years after making its original debut. If you have a Stadia Controller as well as any games tied to your account, then consider this your last chance warning to enjoy the cloud gaming platform before it's taken offline forever. Google Stadia will officially go offline on January 18, making this the final weekend to access your games.
Google Stadia eliminated the need for a dedicated console, letting users stream games over the cloud using the official Stadia controller.
And assuming you had a decent internet connection, the technology was actually pretty sound.
You didn't need a powerful PC or console to enjoy demanding games like Red Dead 2 or Cyberpunk 2077, for example. Indeed, the Stadia edition of Cyberpunk 2077 was actually one of the better versions of the game at launch.
Unfortunately, however, some dubious business decisions didn't do the platform any favours. Most notably, game prices were far too high.
For the most part, Stadia games cost the same as their PlayStation, Xbox and PC counterparts, despite fears that you wouldn't be able to access your content if the service ever went offline.
This is exactly what ended up happening, although Google has at least provided refunds for affected customers. Read More…
