Google Hardware Guides
With their Stadia project, Google hopes to revolutionise how we play
games in the home and on the move. Their vision for the future is one
where it is possible to play games on virtually any hardware without the
need for expensive consoles or high-end desktops. Let’s take a look at the
hardware and explain how it works.
All About
Google Stadia
Stadia Speed Test
Before you begin your Stadia set-up, you need to ensure that your Internet connection is fast enough. Google has provided an
online tool to do just that.
Step 1
❱ Open a web browser, preferably on the device with which you
intend to use Stadia, and enter the following URL: projectstream.
google.com Before you start testing your Wi-Fi speed you are
advised to limit web traffic, such as downloads or streaming.
Step 2
❱ Once your Wi-Fi connection is free of other users, and clear of
apps, tap the blue Check Now button on the left side of the web
page. This activates the process, so you can simply sit back and
wait for the results to appear.
Step 3
❱ When your Internet connection test is complete, it displays the
results; this should take no longer than 30 seconds. These come
in the form of a green tick for a pass and a red cross for a fail. A fail
essentially rules out Stadia compatibility.
How Stadia Works
Google Stadia is a hardware-free, game streaming service
that enables users to play a catalogue of game titles on a large
variety of devices. All you need to play is the official Stadia
joypad, a Chromecast, a screen and an Internet connection.Stadia allows play on existing desktops/laptops computers,
Smart TVs, tablets and smartphones. Play is enabled via the
Stadia controller, which may indeed resemble a traditional
joypad, yet is much more than that. Such unique features,
exclusive to the joypad, include the ability to capture and
share your gaming footage directly to YouTube.So basically get your device online, connect your joypad
and press play, that’s it!