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How to Play Games on Google Stadia

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By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 24, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Gaming Services Consoles & PCs Gaming Services Game Play & Streaming Mobile Gaming

What to Know

Go to Stadia's site and sign in. Scroll down to Your library, click a game, then click the play button. Google Stadia Pro subscribers: Scroll down to Pro games and click Claim all. Select the game and click the play button. This article explains how to play purchased games on Google Stadia through your web browser and how to play games you've claimed through Google Stadia Pro

How to Play Purchased Games on Google Stadia

Playing games on Google Stadia is a great way to play many different games online, even if the system you're currently using isn't particularly robust. Follow these steps to play games within moments. To purchase a game, click Store to find and purchase the game you wish to play first. Go to Stadia's site. Log into your account by clicking Sign in. Sign into your Google account. Scroll down to Your library. Click the game you own. Click the play button. Your game will now open in a full screen window and you can begin playing. Hold down Escape to exit full screen and quit the game.

How to Play Google Stadia Pro Games

You can subscribe to Google Stadia Pro and play many games throughout the month in exchange for a monthly fee. Think of it as like Netflix for games. Here's how to play Google Stadia Pro games. You'll need to sign up for a Google Stadia subscription first with a one-month free trial currently available. Go to Stadia's site. Sign in to your Google account. Scroll down to Pro games to claim. Click Claim all. You can click on individual games to claim them but clicking Claim all simplifies the process. Click the game you wish to play. Scroll down and click the play button. Your game will now open in a full-screen window and you can begin playing. Hold down Escape to exit full screen and quit the game.

Google Stadia on Google TV and Chromecast

Google TV and some Chromecast devices also support Google Stadia. Most Bluetooth game controllers are compatible with Google TV, but if you want to play games on your TV using Chromecast Ultra, you'll need to set up a Google Stadia controller.

How Does Google Stadia Work

Wondering how Stadia works? We'd love to say it's magic, but it's actually fairly straightforward. Essentially, the Google platform and servers do all the hard work so that your PC or Mac doesn't have to worry about it. Google has servers located worldwide that can transmit the game you wish to play straight to your web browser with (generally) limited lag. Any device that can run Google Chrome can serve as a client for Stadia games. All you need is an internet connection fast enough to support sending high-definition graphics. It means you don't have to worry about having a low-specced PC or Mac as the Google servers dictate all the processing power and GPU work that you'd require if you were playing a game physically via your system. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Fix a Steam Cloud Error Google Stadia vs. Microsoft Project xCloud How to Cancel a Stadia Pro Subscription How to Play PS4 Games on a PC What Is Google Stadia? How to Cast Apple TV to Chromecast Amazon Luna vs. Google Stadia: What's the Difference? How to Use a PS4 Controller to Play Google Stadia Google Stadia Review: Room for Improvement How to Transfer Save Data Between Users on the Switch How to Share Your Google Calendar How to Activate Full-Screen Mode in Google Chrome How to Buy Games on Meta (Oculus) Quest 2 How to Download and Play Fortnite on Nintendo Switch How to Get Peacock on a Smart TV How to Get Free Games on Meta (Oculus) Quest and Quest 2 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies