AbsolutSurgen Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Google can’t fulfill all Stadia preorders for Nov. 19 launch Quote Google has announced that it won't be able to fulfill all preorders for its Google Stadia streaming service in time for its previously announced November 19 launch date. The company's carefully worded launch announcement last week technically hinted at that fact, saying that the Founder's Edition preorder hardware bundle would only "start arriving on gamers’ doorsteps on November 19." Only "the first gamers who preordered and have received your Founder’s Editions" were promised the ability to log in to Stadia starting at 9am Pacific Time that day. Quote When that hardware does come, though, it will be somewhat limited at launch. As we noted last week, the Google Stadia controller will only work wirelessly with the Chomecast Ultra and can't be used as a generic Bluetooth controller with a phone or Web browser (or to stream wireless game audio) at launch. Full bluetooth support on the controller "may be implemented at a later date," as Google notes on its product page. The Stadia Controller can be used as a wired controller with a USB connection on phones and PCs. However, a Google Community manager has clarified that the Stadia Controller will be the only way to play Stadia games on a TV through Chromecast Ultra (generic third-party USB controllers will work for Stadia on phones and PCs). Right now, it's hard to say whether the slow, staggered roll-out of Stadia preorders is simply a case of mismatched hardware supply and demand or a more deliberate effort to limit the initial strain on the streaming servers. In any case, the confusing messaging and slow drip of information is not a great look for a major new service hoping to make a big splash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputator Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Is it really that hard to make 13 of them? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Gross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I still like the idea of game streaming, but it's pretty hard to justify spending any money on what Google is offering right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSoxFan9 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar189 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 The only hardware in the Founders bundle is a special color controller and a chromecast ultra. Doubt the delay is for hardware reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Building up that false hype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork3245 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 @SFLUFAN when are we getting that Stadia tag for posts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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