Does Stadia support cross-platform play?
Best answer: Yes, Stadia supports cross-platform play. However Google has not specified which outside services or devices cross-platform will work with in the future.
- Stream to your TV pack: Stadia Premeire Pack ($129 at Google)
- Portability: Lenovo Chromebook 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop ($254 at Amazon)
- Google's own: Pixel 4 (From $800 at Google)
Cross-platform play is a term used when those playing on different devices can play multiplayer games with each other. For example, when PlayStation 4 users can hop into a match against someone on PC or Nintendo Switch, that is cross-platform play. Most games on consoles today only allow people to play against others using the same console as they are, but cross-platform between devices opens up a whole new world for players.
Which devices will support cross-platform play with Stadia?It is unknown if Stadia will support cross-play between consoles like Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or Nintendo Switch, but at the very least it supports cross-play between Stadia-capable devices like your Chromebooks, Android Pixel phones, and Chromecast.
Will cross-platform play be available in every game?At the moment cross-platform isn't available on every game, Destiny 2 only offers cross-save. But Google appears to be working with developers to have this feature supported on as many games as possible. Jade Raymond, head of Google's new gaming studio, Stadia Games and Entertainment, stated that the company would focus on implementing cross-play in first-party titles.
4K-readyStadia Premeire Pack
Stream on your TV
With Google's Stadia Premiere pack you can take advantage of Stadia's 4K support and stream your games in the highest resolution possible from Chromecast as well as enjoy the new Stadia controller for less than buying them seperate, and you also get 3 months of Stadia Pro.
PortabilityLenovo Chromebook 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop
Stream anywhere
If you're looking for an affordable Chromebook to start streaming your games anywhere you go, Lenovo's C330 2-in-1 convertible laptop is there for you. It may not support 4K resolution, but you'll still have a blast playing against your friends.
The latest seriesPixel 4
Android phones just got a lot better.
Those in the market for a new phone will want to check out the Pixel 4, the company's latest and greatest in the Pixel series of devices. What makes it even better is that it will support Stadia game streaming so you can take your games anywhere.