It's about the following: I recently discovered the game "Red Dead Redemption 2" and would like to play it. Unfortunately, I only have a Nintendo Switch and a laptop that certainly can't handle the game.
With further research I came across the possibility of streaming the game with Google Stadia. I've never heard of that, so I have a few questions about it: Is it the same gaming experience when you stream a game or play it "normally" (by that I mean, for example, with a gaming PC and a purchased disc on which the game is located)? Would it be an option for me to stream Red Dead Redemption 2 on my laptop? I don't know my way around, so thanks for your help!
When streaming, the game is played somewhere else, but both viewing and control are on your computer.
But YOU need a strong internet connection for it.
In theory it can be the same experience, but you have to test for yourself whether you really feel that way.
If you buy a disk, the disk is yours. In theory, this gives you the option of installing the game over and over again.
At Stadia you don't buy the game, just a license that you can borrow and play there. If you want even better quality, you also have to take out a subscription.
By the way, Stadia does not work on the Switch, it would only work on your laptop.
How strong does the internet line have to be?
https://projectstream.google.com/speedtest
Do the test then see if your connection is sufficient…
Okay thanks.
Given your options, streaming games via Stadia would at least be the cheapest way to get the gaming experience.
The complete calculation of the games takes place on the servers, only the streamed images and input commands have to be exchanged. This allows computing-intensive games to be run on devices that would otherwise only be suitable for Netflix and YouTube.
Provided you have a very fast (at least 50 Mbit, better more) and above all stable internet connection.
Due to the streaming technology, the image quality is noticeably lower. Compression artifacts make the image more or less muddy and even a short drop in the connection speed can cause persistent image noise, which complicates games such as RedDeadRedemption (tiny targets / target markers, quick and precise reactions required).
You also have to be aware that there's a measurable delay when entering data that you would not have on a PC or console. The controls will feel sluggish or imprecise here and there. In RedDeadRedemption this may not be as often negative as in a shooter or rhythm game due to the largely more leisurely gameplay, but should be kept in mind as the second major disadvantage of the technology.
