You would have to be under a rock to not hear about the release of the Google Stadia. Google's foray into the gaming industry has been met with much fanfare: some positive, a lot of negative. It is a game streaming service, and it is being billed as the "Netflix for games."

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However, while the idea sounds excellent in theory, some are arguing that it has not been executed well. While opinions about this gaming system are polarizing, there could be some shining light still yet to come. So, for a look into the bad and the potential good associated with the Google Stadia, read on.

10 Doomed: Most Of The Features Are Not Available

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When you launch a product, you want to fulfill all the promises you made. Unfortunately, Google Stadia was not able to come out swinging in this regard. Features such as Family sharing, the Buddy Pass (at least to everyone), and 4K/HDR gameplay are still off the table. It is frustrating for those who may have pre-bought the system or had plans to buy it right when it came out. Nothing is more annoying than when a company cannot live up to the hype it created.

9 Success: Getting Stadia Working on All Chromecasts

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One of the selling points for this console was the development of Chromecast Ultra as a means to stream the Stadia. Many people already have a Chromecast, and it would be the perfect way to stream video games to a variety of other devices. While the gaming system now allows for play on Chromecast Ultras, it could change the game if it made gameplay available on all Chromecasts, including televisions with the service built-in (hopefully it will not continue melting Chromecasts).

8 Doomed: The Quality Of The Graphics

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Today, 4K is almost seen as a standard for video game graphics. It has become a necessary part of the gaming experience—and rightfully so. So, when a video game system cannot live up to this highlight, it is going to be criticized and even shunned.

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The Google Stadia has a lot to prove, and it hasn't done enough to silence the critics. The graphics are subpar at best. Depending on the connection, you could be happy or disappointed with this system. Also, since it is dependent on your Wi-Fi network, it is hard to determine if this is a problem that can even be fixed.

7 Success: Play Games Anywhere

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The Nintendo Switch changed the game when it came to on-the-go gameplay. You could have an exceptional gaming experience with graphics that are on par with what you would see on traditional television. Google Stadia is looking to follow into the same footsteps, but they are upping the ante. You can play Triple-A titles on mobile phones and even tablets with the help of Google Stadia. How cool would it be to play the newest Resident Evil or Tomb Raider right from your mobile device?

6 Doomed: You Can't Play It Everywhere

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You will likely have the most reliable network at home—or wherever you pay for your Wi-Fi, but if you leave, you probably won't be able to receive the same gameplay experience. Again, Google Stadia's gaming quality and speed depend on the strength of your network. So, if you are in a spotty location, look for stuttering and a break in the picture. It may be a great idea, but today's networks may not be ready for what all the Google Stadia is trying to do. It might be best to wait for more advancements in connectivity and high-speed internet before grabbing this one.

5 Success: YouTube Streaming And Gaming Capabilities

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Today, gamers are looking to cash-in on game streaming. For some, it has proved lucrative, while for others, it is a fun hobby. Either way, Google has said that they want the Stadia to make YouTube streaming a bit easier. The company has suggested that the Google Stadia will eventually offer games the opportunity to click an ad for a game and jump right into gaming.

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They also want to allow gamers to stream in 4K as they play in 4K simultaneously. We will see if this will come to fruition, but we cannot say that this wouldn't be a pretty cool way to turn things around.

4 Doomed: Controller Issues

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According to a recent Forbes review of this system, there seem to be some issues with Stadia's gaming controller. As the reviewer was playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the individual connected the controller to the USB-C port of a gaming computer. Surprisingly, during their gameplay, the controller unsynched twice. The fact that this controller was linked to the computer shows that it was not a battery issue. So, there is something wrong with the hardware. It will be interesting to see if this is a regular thing.

3 Success: The Potential For Cross-Platform Multiplayer

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How long have gamers waited to hear those words? An Xbox gamer can jump in on a PlayStation game, and vice versa. How cool would it be to be able to do this on all games (and not just a select few)? Well, the team at Google think they can accomplish this with Stadia. They may be going for the streaming to be the main selling point, but let's be honest, this is an even more significant reason to invest in this console. If they can pull this off, the other gaming systems may have something on their hands.

2 Doomed: The Cost

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Now, depending on how much you game, you could save some money on this system. Nevertheless, as it stands, it looks like the Stadia may cost more than it's worth. You have a choice to pay a monthly fee to use this service for some benefits, as well as paying for the games you purchase. With the PS4 or Xbox One, you are paying one cost for the console and another for the games.

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It's an interesting proposition, so seeing if this pricing model catches on will be important to the service's success.

1 Success: Delivering On Everything Else It Has Promised

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From a Google Assistant that can help you get through a game to Google releasing its own titles, there is a lot that this tech juggernaut has promised. The future can be bright for this gaming console, but it has to deliver on what it has promised to be. Scaling up to 8K resolution sounds good, but it feels like a cheap sale if it is not already happening, or isn't set to be offered sooner rather than later. Gamers want to purchase something they know they can use today. Hopefully, Google Stadia can quiet the naysayers and bring their proposed ideas to the table in 2020.

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