Google Stadia & 9 Other Google Products That Failed
Google releases a ton of new products and services from time to time. While some of them are very successful, others fade away.
Stadia
Stadia is a video game platform created by Google and designed to be a streaming-only service. The concept surrounds a device allowing players to play video games through Google's high-speed servers without downloading the games, theoretically allowing gameplay for a more affordable price without worrying about storage. The service was discontinued on January 19, 2023.
Stadia
- Brand
- Original Release Date
- November 19, 2019
- Hardware Versions
- Stadia
- Original MSRP (USD)
- 129
- Weight
- 1.6oz (47g)
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