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Re:"Google Stadia is not a product that exists because peopl... by tootie on Tuesday November 19, 2019 @05:20PM (#21578926)
I still think they're not really getting to any sort of market fit. There's avid gamers who will buy a serious console or gaming PC and is likely spending quite a bit on games. Then there's casual gamers who getting their fix by playing Candy Crush on the subway. Google seems to be aiming for some middle ground of people willing to dedicate time and money, but just not that much. I'm not sure that market even exists or if their product is hitting it effectively. It seems like yet another technology-driven product launch.
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Re:"Google Stadia is not a product that exists because peopl... by benhurmarcel on Tuesday November 19, 2019 @05:30PM (#21579020)
I'm a casual gamer that likes PC/console games. You don't have to be a serious gamer to like something else than Candy Crush.
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Re:"Google Stadia is not a product that exists because peopl... by buboard on Tuesday November 19, 2019 @05:36PM (#21579072)
but then you've probably already invested in some game pc/console. not one of the mythical people referenced here
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Re:"Google Stadia is not a product that exists because peopl... by benhurmarcel on Tuesday November 19, 2019 @05:48PM (#21579187)
Yes, but I can see myself considering streaming services when it's time to replace it. I don't need a €2k+ machine most of the time. I could buy quite a few years of streaming service with the saved cash.
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Re:"Google Stadia is not a product that exists because peopl... by p1necone on Tuesday November 19, 2019 @06:06PM (#21579332)
If you spent €2k+ on a gaming PC you're definitely not in the casual crowd.

(Or you've got a lot of disposable income I guess)

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Re:"Google Stadia is not a product that exists because peopl... by HeWhoLurksLate on Tuesday November 19, 2019 @09:05PM (#21580494)
Or I want to be able to handle Chromium?

Really though, my "gaming computer" winds up getting used more for CAD than gaming (by me) at this point.

I'm probably a casual gamer.

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Re:"Google Stadia is not a product that exists because peopl... by gowld on Tuesday November 19, 2019 @09:12PM (#21580528)
Avid gamers aren't always sitting in the room where their big rig is.
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