Google Stadia has been presented as the future of video games, a platform through which you can play the most cutting-edge titles through streaming, and anywhere. Only a few months have passed since its official presentation and its defenders and detractors have already appeared. We present you the best alternatives to Google Stadia for streaming video games in case you are not convinced by Google's service.
GeForce Now
GeForce Now is a service created by Nvidia to play the best PC games via streaming. All processing is done in Nvidia data centers, so your computer doesn't need big specs to move the heaviest games.
Nvidia is a leader in the gaming graphics card market , this means that its servers always have the latest and most optimized technology. It can now be used to play games at resolutions as high as 4K, ensuring the best image quality.
Nvidia has also worked to reduce latency to the minimum possible . Many experts say that the game through GeForce Now feels the same as if you were running the game on your computer, without lag or hitches, which is quite an achievement. Of course, this is only possible if your network connection is up to par.
The list of compatible games is very large and keeps growing. The service syncs with Steam so you can use all the compatible games you have in your library. For now it is in beta, you can sign up to try it for free.
For now, it is shown as the most promising streaming game service , something that is not surprising considering the great technological capacity of Nvidia.
PlayStation Now
PlayStation Now is Sony's bet for streaming gaming, although it must be said that it is still very green in the middle of 2019. It is compatible with both the PS4 and Windows , so you can use it on your PC without problems.
One of its most important drawbacks is that the resolution is limited to 720p , something that seems ridiculous in the middle of 2019. This is because Sony's servers are not as optimized as they should be, so they cannot offer higher quality of image. Still, it's a nice way to be able to play some of the PS4 exclusives like the acclaimed BloodBorne.
It includes PS4, PS3 and PS2 games so the total catalog amounts to just over 600 titles. PS4 users will be able to download the games from this platform and those from PS2, to run them locally, which will eliminate the resolution limit, and improve fluency. PS3 games cannot be downloaded.
PlayStation Now has an approximate price of 14.99 euros per month or 99 euros per year.
Shadow Tech
We continue with Shadow Tech, something that we can define as a private virtual server dedicated to video games . To use it you just have to install the application on any of the compatible devices, currently Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux .
The server works with Windows 10 and is capable of running the most demanding games at a high 4K resolution and a rate of 60 images per second, as long as your Internet connection supports it.
Something important to note is that it is a private server that you rent. This means that you can install all the games and all the applications you want , plus they will stay there as long as you do not uninstall them or stop paying the subscription.
Being compatible with several devices, you can have the server installed on all of them to play from the device you want, of course you can follow all the progress you have made.
The subscription is priced at 30 euros per month , it is quite expensive but offers many possibilities beyond playing.
Hatch
Hatch is a video game streaming service focused on users who only play with their mobile . This means that it is not compatible with PC and console games. In return, you will have access to many hours of entertainment for a very low price.
Mobile phones are the most used platform to play games, so developers focus a lot on them. Hatch works quite well over a WiFi network , although to take full advantage of its potential you need a 5G network
Its catalog includes more than 100 games for a price of 6.99 euros per month. They also offer 20 free games for users with a tighter economy, enough to liven up trips on the bus or subway.
Vortex Cloud Gaming
Vortex Cloud Gaming is another service that intends to stand up to Google Stadia, although it will not be easy at all. In this case, it is compatible with PC games , so you can enjoy the best games on the market. It has an application compatible with computers, mobiles and PC .
Its catalog includes more than 80 games , all of them accessible for a monthly subscription of 9.99 euros. It's still in beta so they have a lot of work to do before it's a viable alternative to Stadia, but they seem to be on the right track.
Web Games Portal
Normally streaming gaming requires a very high speed internet connection, but this is not always the case. Web Games Portal is a service specialized in HTML5-based mini-games . This makes them very light, and can be used even if you have a slow Internet.
In its catalog you will find approximately 1400 games , all of them of very varied genres so that you always have options to your liking. The best thing is that all the games are free and you don't need to install them to play.
For all the above, it seems to us the perfect option to spend those times when you are away from home and have nothing to do.
These are the most interesting alternatives to Google Stadia, which one do you find the most attractive? Do you think they will be up to the task of Google? You can leave your opinion in a comment.