The Chromecast is a wifi only device, but even so, I found that Stadia played wonderfully in 4K with very few hiccups and virtually no input delay. The streaming options were the most exciting for me, and I’m happy to report that the Stadia experience on the new Chromecast is practically flawless if you use the wifi Stadia controller.

Related: A Google Maps Speedrun Was A Surprise Hit At Summer Games Done Quick The non-exhaustive list of games and services I was able to play flawlessly on the Chromecast includes Super Nintendo, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation, PSP, Dreamcast, Stadia, PS4/PS5 remote play, Geforce Now, Steam Link, and a handful of Android games. Outside of all the streaming apps you would expect like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max, you’ll also find tons of emulators, game streaming services, and native Android games. It also has Bluetooth, so you can pair your headphones, speakers, and gamepads, including PlayStation and Xbox controllers.Īdditionally, the new Chromecast has a pretty robust app store. It comes with its own remote that can easily be programmed to replace your TV remote, making the Chromecast with Google TV the best streaming solution for non-smart televisions and traveling.

This device is different from previous Chromecast dongles because it’s completely stand alone and doesn’t require a phone to operate. The unfortunately named Chromecast with Google TV is the latest 4K streaming device released late last year, and features a similar experience to what you’ll find in the Google TV Android app. If you haven’t kept up with Google’s growing menu of streaming devices, you probably aren’t alone. For $50, the Chromecast with Google TV might actually be the best-valued gaming console on the market. I decided to pick one up last weekend to see how the Stadia experience compares to PC, Android, and Chromecast Ultra - the three devices I routinely use to play Stadia - and quickly discovered that not only does the newest Chromecast offer the best Stadia experience, it also has a wide variety of options for streaming, emulation, and Android gaming as well. Google’s flagship streaming device, the Chromecast with Google TV, only just received support for Stadia a couple of weeks ago.

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