Google Stadia: Everything you need to know
Hi, I'm Phil.
Thanks so much for joining us today for the first Stadia Connect.
This series gives you a look at Stadia news, events, new titles, bonus features, and more.
We'll be posting these Stadia Connect Videos from time to time to bring you the latest from Google, straight to all of you, the players.
We've got a bunch of exciting news to share with you today, so let's get started..
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Our highest quality gaming experience is remarkable.
With 4k HDR video at 60 frames per second and 5.1 surround sound.
We're able to deliver this experience to users with a connection speed of around 35 megabits per second.
And with Google handling the processing load you can enjoy smooth game play even if you don't have that kind of connection.
So, let's say you have a connection speed of just ten megabits per second.
You can still get at least 720p video at 60 frames per second with stereo sound.
We're launching Stadia with a diverse mix of games from lots of genres and world class game publishers.
There's truly something for everyone.
With Stadia, you can put your money toward the things that really matter, the latest, greatest game experiences that you can play anywhere.
To unlock these experiences, we're offering a premium subscription for our Stadia players.
Introducing Stadia Pro.
It delivers the best of Stadia for just 9.99 per month.
Stadia Pro gives you regular content that will add to your library for being a steady Pro member in our highest streaming quality.
We know there is a passion of world of players out there, who want bigger, better, more accessible gaming experiences.
After announcing Stadia, we've heard from so many gamers who share our excitement For those fans, we've created a custom limited edition set with exclusive features and content.
We call it the Stadia Founder's Edition, and you can pre-order it starting today.
The founders edition includes Includes everything you need to get started with Stadia.
And you'll have the first access to Stadia when it launches later this year.
We wanna make sure your games look great on the biggest screen in your home, so the founders edition comes with a Chromecast Ultra.
We're streaming at up to 4K, HDR at 60 frames per second directly to your TV.
You'll also receive a limited edition night blue Stadia controller, as well as three months of Stadia Pro.
And we know gaming is more fun with a friend.
The founders edition comes with a three-month buddy pass, so you can gift Stadia Pro access to a friend or family member You can also pick up an additional Stadia controller for $69.
It comes in clearly white, just black, and Wasabi.
And here is he best part about the boundaries edition, you'll be among the first players to secure your exclusive stadia name.
So you'll get the stadia name you want, and the bragging rights to go along with it.
We do have one more surprise Gamers who buy the stadium founders edition will get the complete destiny to experience as part of stadium Pro.
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A big thank you to our friends at Bungee for partnering with us to bring the full Destiny 2 experience to Stadia.
The base game, all previous add-ons, the newest expansion,
The annual pass.
They're all included in your Stadia Pro subscription.
And as an added bonus, you'll be able to transfer your Destiny Guardian to Stadia from any other platforms.
To recap, the Stadia Founder's Edition comes with Limited Edition, Night Blue Controller, Chromecast Ultra, 3 Months of Stadia Pro The full destiny to experience first dibs on your stadium name and a buddy pass to give stadium pro to a friend for three months.
Good luck deciding who you're gonna give it to.
When you add everything up that's almost $300 of value and you'll get it all in the Founders Edition for just $129 which you can preorder now.
We're excited to offer the Founders Edition to gamers around the world, but it's only available for a limited time, in limited quantities, so don't wait too long to pre-order.
If you don't want the Founders Edition or Stadia Pro, you can still buy and play the Stadia games without a subscription, simply buy the games you want, when you want them.
We call this Stadia Base.
And any games you purchase, they're yours to play whenever you want.
So whether you're ready to go all in with the Founder's Edition bundle, or if you prefer Stadia Base, you have options.
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